Bail Bond Laws in Florida

Premium Rate 10%
Bail Bonds Legal Yes
Licensing Authority Florida Department of Financial Services
Licensed Agents 1,078

10% premium. One of the largest markets. Bail agents licensed as limited surety agents.

Bail Bond Guide for Florida

Average Bail Amounts in Florida

Misdemeanor$500 - $5,000
Felony$5,000 - $100,000
DUI / DWI$1,000 - $5,000

Court System

Florida's county courts handle misdemeanor cases while circuit courts handle felonies. Each of Florida's 67 counties maintains its own bail schedule. Miami-Dade, Broward, and Hillsborough counties process the highest volumes.

Jail Release Times

Release times in Florida vary by county. Large jails like Miami-Dade's TGK Correctional Center average 8-14 hours. Smaller county jails may process releases in 2-4 hours. First-appearance hearings are typically held within 24 hours of arrest.

Licensing & Regulation

Florida bail bond agents are licensed as Limited Surety Agents through the Florida Department of Financial Services. The standard premium is 10% of the bail amount. Agents must complete 200 hours of pre-licensing education and pass a state exam. Florida is one of the largest bail bond markets in the US.

Top Cities for Bail Bonds in Florida

All Cities with Bail Bond Agents in Florida

Miami 161 Tampa 76 Jacksonville 56 Orlando 54 Fort Lauderdale 36 Clearwater 30 Fort Myers 25 Cocoa 22 West Palm Beach 22 Bartow 20 Gainesville 18 Pensacola 18 Daytona Beach 16 Tavares 16 Fort Pierce 15 Miami Gardens 15 Tallahassee 15 Sanford 14 Stuart 13 Naples 12 Ocala 12 St Petersburg 12 Vero Beach 12 Saint Petersburg 11 Lakeland 9 Live Oak 9 Yulee 9 Ft Myers 8 Hialeah Gardens 8 Sebring 8 Spring Hill 8 Ft Lauderdale 7 Panama City 7 Sarasota 7 Bushnell 6 Leesburg 6 North Miami 6 Punta Gorda 6 Coral Gables 5 Crestview 5 Green Cove Springs 5 Hollywood 5 Key West 5 Kissimmee 5 Macclenny 5 Pompano Beach 5 Port Charlotte 5 Arcadia 4 Belle Glade 4 Doral 4 Hudson 4 Immokalee 4 Lake Worth 4 Largo 4 Miami Springs 4 Palm Bay 4 Palmetto 4 Pinellas Park 4 Plantation Key 4 Port Richey 4 Port St Lucie 4 Brooksville 3 Deland 3 Deltona 3 Ft Pierce 3 Hialeah 3 Homestead 3 Lake City 3 Land O Lakes 3 Merritt Island 3 Miami Beach 3 Miramar 3 New Port Richey 3 Oakland Park 3 Okeechobee 3 Riverview 3 Titusville 3 Apopka 2 Boca Raton 2 Bradenton 2 Branford 2 Bronson 2 Bunnell 2 Chiefland 2 Cottondale 2 Crawfordville 2 Defuniak Springs 2 Eastpoint 2 Lantana 2 Lecanto 2 Milton 2 N/A 2 Ocoee 2 Pace 2 Palatka 2 Palmetto Bay 2 Perry 2 Quincy 2 Rockledge 2 Saint Cloud 2 South Daytona 2 St Cloud 2 Starke 2 Tamarac 2 Venice 2 Wewahitchka 2 Apollo Beach 1 Auburndale 1 Belle Isle 1 Bonifay 1 Boynton Beach 1 Cape Coral 1 Clermont 1 Coral Springs 1 Cross City 1 Crystal River 1 Dade City 1 Davie 1 Dayton Beach 1 Daytona 1 Deerfield Beach 1 Delray Beach 1 Fort Lauderdaie 1 Fortmyers 1 Ftlauderdale 1 Groveland 1 Holly Hill 1 Indian Rocks Beach 1 Jensen Beach 1 Jupiter 1 Key Largo 1 Labelle 1 Lake Wales 1 Lauderhill 1 Lehigh Acres 1 Maimi 1 Margate 1 Marianna 1 Mascotte 1 Mayfield Village 1 Melbourne 1 Memphis 1 Miami Garden 1 Miami Lakes 1 Miami-Dade 1 Middleburg 1 Monticello 1 Moore Haven 1 Morth Maimi 1 Mulberry 1 New Port Richiey 1 Newport Richey 1 North Fort Myers 1 North Lauderdale 1 North Port, Fl 1 Okeechoee 1 Orange Park 1 Palm Springs 1 Pembroke Pines 1 Plant City 1 Port Saint Lucie 1 Royal Palm Beach 1 Saint Augustine 1 South Bay 1 Springhill 1 St Pete 1 Sunrise 1 Valrico 1 West Melbourne 1 Weston 1 Winter Haven 1 Wpb 1

Counties in Florida

Dade County 221 agents
Hillsborough County 83 agents
Broward County 72 agents
Pinellas County 62 agents
Orange County 60 agents
Duval County 56 agents
Palm Beach County 42 agents
Lee County 39 agents
Brevard County 37 agents
Polk County 33 agents
Volusia County 28 agents
Lake County 25 agents
St. Lucie County 23 agents
Alachua County 19 agents
Escambia County 19 agents
Pasco County 19 agents
Collier County 16 agents
Leon County 15 agents
Martin County 13 agents
Seminole County 13 agents
Indian River County 12 agents
Marion County 12 agents
Charlotte County 11 agents
Suwannee County 11 agents
Monroe County 10 agents
Osceola County 9 agents
Hernando County 8 agents
Highlands County 8 agents
Manatee County 8 agents
Nassau County 8 agents
Sarasota County 8 agents
Bay County 7 agents
Clay County 7 agents
Baker County 5 agents
Okaloosa County 5 agents
Sumter County 5 agents
Levy County 4 agents
Okeechobee County 4 agents
Citrus County 3 agents
Columbia County 3 agents
Desoto County 3 agents
Jackson County 3 agents
Santa Rosa County 3 agents
Bradford County 2 agents
Flagler County 2 agents
Franklin County 2 agents
Gadsden County 2 agents
Gulf County 2 agents
Putnam County 2 agents
St. Johns County 2 agents
Taylor County 2 agents
Wakulla County 2 agents
Walton County 2 agents
Dixie County 1 agent
Glades County 1 agent
Holmes County 1 agent
Jefferson County 1 agent

Frequently Asked Questions About Bail Bonds in Florida

How much does a bail bond cost in Florida?

In Florida, bail bond agents typically charge 10% of the total bail amount as a non-refundable premium. For example, if bail is set at $10,000, you would pay approximately $1,000 to the bail bondsman. Some agents offer payment plans for larger bail amounts.

How do I find a bail bondsman in Florida?

Use BailBondsHub to search for licensed bail bond agents in Florida by city or county. Most bondsmen are available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. You can also call the county jail directly for a list of approved bondsmen.

Can I get a bail bond with no money down in Florida?

Some bail bond agents in Florida offer payment plans or financing options, especially for larger bail amounts. While a fully $0 down bail bond is rare, many agents will work with you on a payment schedule. Collateral such as property or vehicles may be required.

What types of bail bonds are available in Florida?

The most common types of bail bonds in Florida include: Surety bonds (through a bail bondsman), cash bonds (full amount paid to court), property bonds (using real estate as collateral), and federal bonds (for federal offenses). Immigration bonds are handled separately through ICE.

Data source: State Departments of Insurance & NAIC