State bail bond rules
Commercial bail bondsmen operate in 43 US states. Each state sets its own premium rate cap, licensing authority, and minimum bond amount. My Bail Helper lists up to 50 verified agencies per state (some states may set a lower cap).
Bail bondsman advertising rules
Version v1.2026-08Every bail bond advertiser must read and acknowledge these rules — plus their own state's official advertising statute — before any ad can be posted or purchased. We keep a permanent, timestamped record of each acknowledgment.
- Paid placements only. Every bail bond placement on My Bail Helper is a paid advertisement, scheduled in 30-second segments. There are no free listings, trades, barter, or permanent top placement — no agent can buy a fixed first position.
- Current license required. Your bail bond license and NPN must be current and accurate at all times. If your license lapses, is suspended, or is revoked, you must stop advertising and notify us. Directory visibility and Verified Sector rates depend on a current verified license.
- Truthful, non-misleading claims. Ad copy, audio, and video must be truthful and verifiable. No claims of guaranteed release, guaranteed bail amounts, guaranteed court outcomes, or implied affiliation with any jail, sheriff, court, or government agency.
- No inducements or prohibited solicitation. Do not advertise anything your state prohibits — including unlawful referral fees, kickbacks, rebates of premium, or solicitation in or around a jail or courthouse where your state restricts it.
- Required identification. Ads must identify your licensed business name and a working contact number. Ads may not impersonate another agent, agency, or this platform.
- State statutes are your responsibility. You are solely responsible for complying with the bail bond and advertising statutes, licensing regulations, and premium rules of every state you target. My Bail Helper links each state's live official source; it does not interpret it for you.
- Review and removal. Bail bond advertisers are manually reviewed before going live. We may reject or remove any ad at any time, at our sole discretion, without refund of the unused portion of the paid term.
- Not legal advice. Nothing on My Bail Helper is legal advice, and this rules list is a good-faith guideline, not a compliance certification. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction if you need legal advice.
Your state's official statute text is linked in the state advertising statute directory.
Informational only. Verify current requirements with the listed state authority.