Mississippi § 83-39-5 - License requirements.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-39-5 — License requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83-39-5. License requirements.
Any person desiring to engage in the business of professional bail agent, soliciting bail agent, or bail enforcement agent in this state shall apply to the department for a license on forms prepared and furnished by the department. The application for a license, or renewal thereof, shall set forth, under oath, the following information: Full name, age, date of birth, social security number, residence during the previous five (5) years, occupation and business address of the applicant. Spouse’s full name, occupation and business address. A photograph of the applicant and a full set of fingerprints for the initial application and, thereafter, as requested by the department. A statement that he is not licensed to practice law in the State of Mississippi or any other state and that no attorney or any convicted felon has any interest in his application, either directly or indirectly. Any other information as may be required by this chapter or by the department. In the case of a professional bail agent, a statement that he will actively engage in the bail bond business. In the case of a soliciting bail agent, a statement that he will be employed or used by only one (1) professional bail agent and that the professional bail agent will supervise his work and be responsible for his conduct in his work. A professional bail agent shall sign the application of each soliciting bail agent employed or used by him. Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section 93-11-64, Mississippi Code of 1972.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 83-39-5
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-39-5 cover?
Section 83-39-5 ("License requirements.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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