EDUCATION

The Oklahoma Bondsman Association is the provider of pre-license courses, taught by Bondsmen, Oklahoma Insurance Department personnel and the OBA legal counsel.  The required 16-hour course is designed to get you through the license procedure and provide a working knowledge of the bail industry.

PRE-LICENSE COURSES:

   UPCOMING CLASS DATES: 

• October 12th & 13th, 2023   
• Jan 2024 (Date TBA – Classes are held once per quarter)

TO REGISTER for PRE-LICENSE CLASSES:   

• Select your Date & click the word REGISTER next to that class 

• The course is 16 hours, as mandated by Title 59 of the Insurance Code.

• Registration fee: $1800

Once you SUBMIT your registration – A $300 non-refundable deposit is required to complete your registration.  You can click here to pay by Credit/Debit Card—–>>> Oklahoma Bondsmen Association (usiopay.com)

If you are unable to pay your deposit at the time of Registration – CALL 405-524-5920 to discuss arrangements. Once paid, the remaining balance must be paid the day of the first class.  Please note, payments made by personal check, the first day of the course, require course completion certificate to be held up to 2 weeks. 

Lunch is included; however, we do not accommodate special diets.

Study materials will be provided.

Registration fee can be paid by check, money order, cash or card

REGISTER HERE FOR PRE-LICENSE COURSES:

JULY 13 & 14, 2023 –     Click Here——>>>  REGISTER

OCT  12 & 13, 2023 –     Click Here——>>>  REGISTER

CONTINUING EDUCATION   (For LICENSED BONDSMEN ONLY!!) 

The OBA now offer both ONLINE & IN PERSON classses.

UPCOMING ONLINE 2023 CE VIDEO CLASS DATES:  

TO REGISTER for 2023 CE CLASSES:   

• Select your Date & click the word REGISTER  below that class 

    CE 2022 Video – classes still available  by appointment – please call 405-524-5920

    In-Person VIdeo  – classes are scheduled by appointment – please call 405-524-5920

All classes must be registered for in advance.   Additional dates outside our normal viewing schedule can be arranged by appointment for EMERGENCY sessions.  There may be additional charges for those exceptions.   Membership Dues must be current to participate in CE Training Classes.

OBA CE-2023  #17 – SEPT 27, 2023:

Click Here——>>> REGISTER

OBA CE-2023  #18 – OCT 5, 2023:

Click Here——>>> REGISTER 

OBA CE-2023  #19 – OCT 17, 2023:

Click Here——>>> REGISTER 

OBA CE-2023  #20 – OCT 24, 2023:

Click Here——>>> REGISTER 

PAYMENTS – ($100) Video  – ($550) Dues+Video:

Click Here——>>>  PAYMENTS – OBA USIOPAY.COM  

MEMBERSHIP DUES

• OBA Membership – $350  – Due September 1st
• If not paid by October 31st – Amount Due increases to $450 ($100 late fee.) 
• If not paid by December 31st – Membership privileges will be suspended.
• Suspended members are not eligible to attend Continuing Education classes until dues are paid

OBA Grandfather bondsmen are exempt from continuing education, but are encouraged and welcome to attend.  The dues for our Grandfathered bondsmen is reduced to $200 and provides full membership benefits.

Membership funds are used to support the Oklahoma Bondsman Associations task of protecting and further the bail industry.  There are many benefits from your OBA Membership:

• Continuing Education
• Listing on the OBA website okbondsman.com/findabondsman
• Use of the OBA building
• FREE Accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy.
• A legal defense fund financed by dues.
• A full-time lobbyist to further the industry with legislators.
• A full-time Executive Director to ensure records are kept properly.

OBA membership dues can be paid by check, money order or credit card  (See Payments link above).

Dues must be hand-delivered or postmarked on or before December 31st.

Mail to:
Oklahoma Bondsman Association
222 Northeast 27th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105