Yes, in Kansas, individuals wishing to operate as bail enforcement agents (commonly known as bounty hunters) are required to obtain a license from the Kansas Attorney General’s Office.
Licensing Requirements
- Age – Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Criminal Record – Applicants should not have felony convictions unless such convictions have been expunged. Within the 10 years immediately preceding the application, applicants should not have been convicted of a person misdemeanor offense unless expunged.
- Application Process – Applicants must submit a verified application under penalty of perjury, including…
- Full name and business address.
- Two recent photographs.
- Employment history.
- Criminal history, if any.
- One set of classifiable fingerprints.
- Background Check – Applicants must undergo a state and national criminal history record check, with associated fees to cover the cost.
- Licensing Fees – Applicants are required to pay an application fee, the amount of which is fixed by the Attorney General.
It’s essential for individuals interested in pursuing a career as a bail enforcement agent in Kansas to familiarize themselves with the specific laws and regulations governing the profession and to comply with all licensing and training requirements. Violations of the law or regulations can result in legal penalties and the loss of a bounty hunter’s license.
