Professional Bail Agents Of The Us Inc

What Professional Bail Agents Of The Us Inc does

Professional Bail Agents of the United States (PBUS) is a Delaware-incorporated, Winter Springs-headquartered nonprofit professional trade association founded in 1981 to serve as the national voice and representative body for licensed bail agents across the United States. Its mission is to provide information, education, and representation for bail agents nationwide through membership services, professional certification, legislative advocacy, and networking events. PBUS operates a MemberLeap-powered association management platform that handles membership registration, dues collection, and access to members-only resources, complemented by a public-facing Find a Bail Agent locator tool, a weekly PBUS News Update newsletter distributed via MultiBriefs, and the "Bail in the Midwest" podcast on iHeart.

PBUS's core product surface comprises the Certified Bail Agent (CBA) and Master Certified Bail Agent (MCBA) certification programs, both initiated by PBUS as the first and only national bail agent certifications in the United States. CBA consists of six online modules covering bail history, professionalism, business practices, loss reduction, legislation, and liability standards, with tests administered at the winter and mid-year national conferences. MCBA is an advanced designation requiring active CBA status, ten years of licensed experience, and active PBUS membership. Adjacent offerings include a four-course Bail Enforcement/Fugitive Recovery series for recovery agents and continuing education classes priced at $100 per attendee.

The association monetizes through annual individual memberships (starting at $120), state sanctioned association fees ($300/year for placement on the PBUS site), vendor advertising ($500/year) targeting bail surety insurers and managing general agents, certification fees (MCBA application at $100; bail enforcement courses at $30 each), and bi-annual national conference registration. Its customer base spans individual licensed bail agents, recovery agents, 20+ state bail associations (from Alabama to Washington), and surety insurance carriers including Sun Surety, Roche Surety, Universal Fire & Casualty, and Financial Casualty & Surety.

Name

Professional Bail Agents Of The Us Inc

Legal name

Professional Bail Agents of the United States

Website

https://pbus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Professional Bail Agents of the United States (PBUS) is a 1981-founded nonprofit trade association serving as the national voice for licensed U.S. bail agents through membership, CBA/MCBA certification, legislative advocacy, conferences, and an agent locator directory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Trade Association Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Surety Insurance (6351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAKAOAN

Corrections/Detention & Prisoner Transport Security Training

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Training & Certification for Security Personnel

Keywords

• Bail agent association
• Surety bail certification
• Fugitive recovery training
• Bail legislation advocacy
• Professional bail membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Winter Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for individual bail agents and agencies. Individual memberships start at $120/year. Members receive access to certification programs, conferences, newsletters, and legislative advocacy.
2. Vendor Advertising: Annual advertising fees from bail insurance companies, managing general agents, and vendors wanting to reach PBUS members through the association website. Fee is $500/year.
3. State Sanctioned Association Fees: Annual fee of $300 for state associations seeking sanctioned status and placement on PBUS website.
4. Certification Fees: MCBA application fee of $100 plus continuing education classes at $100 per person per class. Bail enforcement courses at $30 per course.
5. Conference Registration: Revenue from bi-annual national conventions (winter conference and mid-year meeting) including registration fees, sponsorship opportunities, and vendor participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PBUS is a national trade association that provides bail agents with membership services, professional certification (CBA and MCBA designations), continuing education, fugitive recovery training, federal and state legislative advocacy, networking events, and a public Find a Bail Agent locator. Its mission is to provide information, education, and representation for bail agents across all 50 U.S. states.

Product overview

PBUS operates as a national professional association offering a unified platform of membership and certification services for bail agents. The core offerings include membership management through a MemberLeap-powered system, an interactive Find a Bail Agent locator map, professional certification programs (CBA and MCBA), online education courses, bail enforcement/fugitive recovery training courses, statewide events coordination, and a weekly news update newsletter. The organization serves as the collective voice for bail agents nationwide, providing legislative advocacy, networking opportunities, and professional development resources through its national conferences and mid-year meetings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Certified Bail Agent (CBA): Professional certification program for bail agents initiated in 1987, providing six educational curriculums covering history, responsibilities, professional image, business practices, loss reduction, legislation, and liability standards.
• Master Certified Bail Agent (MCBA)

Products and services

• PBUS Individual Membership Annual membership for licensed individual bail agents providing access to certification programs, weekly newsletter, conferences, legislative advocacy, member directory, and industry resources. Subscription starts at $120/year.
• State Sanctioned Association Program Annual sanctioned-status program allowing state-level bail associations to be recognized and listed on the PBUS website, including coordinated national advocacy and resource sharing. Annual fee of $300.
• Vendor Advertising Program Annual advertising placement program on the PBUS website for bail insurance companies, managing general agents, and other vendors to reach PBUS's national member base. Annual fee of $500.
• Certified Bail Agent (CBA) Certification Program Six-module online national certification program for licensed bail agents covering the history of bail, professional image, business practices, loss reduction techniques, legislation, and national liability standards. Requires completion of all six courses within two years, attendance at two national conferences, five years of licensure, and two years of PBUS membership.
• Master Certified Bail Agent (MCBA) Certification Program Advanced-tier national certification for experienced bail agents requiring active CBA certification, 10 years of licensed bail agent experience, 5 years of PBUS membership, and orientation sessions at national conferences. One-time $100 application fee plus continuing education classes at $100 per person per class.
• Bail Enforcement/Fugitive Recovery Course Series Four-course online educational series for recovery agents and bail agents covering surety bail fundamentals, fugitive recovery techniques, state and federal arrest procedures, and ethics. Each course builds on the previous one at $30 per course.
• PBUS National Conference Program Bi-annual national convention program comprising a winter conference and a mid-year meeting, providing continuing education classes, certification testing, networking events, sponsor/vendor participation, and industry updates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 1987, hundreds of agents have been certified through the CBA program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alabama Bail Bond AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState sanctioned association partner representing Alabama bail agents; provides local chapter network and coordinated legislative representation
• Arkansas Professional Bail AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState sanctioned association representing Arkansas bail agents; coordinates with PBUS for national advocacy and resource sharing
• California Bail Agents AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState association representing California bail agents; coordinates legislative efforts and professional development
• Florida Bail Agents AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState sanctioned association representing Florida bail agents; coordinates conferences and continuing education
• Georgia Association of Professional BondsmencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState association representing Georgia bail agents; provides local representation and member services
• Professional Bail Agents of IdahocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState association representing Idaho bail agents; coordinates with PBUS for national initiatives
• Indiana Surety Bail Agent AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState association representing Indiana bail agents; provides local chapter network
• Kansas Bail Agents AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState association representing Kansas bail agents; coordinates legislative representation
• Michigan Professional Bail Agents AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState association representing Michigan bail agents; provides local representation
• Mississippi Bail Agents AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState association representing Mississippi bail agents; coordinates member events and conferences
• Missouri Alliance of Professional Bail Bond AgentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState association representing Missouri bail agents; provides local chapter network
• North Carolina Bail Agent AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState association representing North Carolina bail agents; coordinates conferences and education
• Ohio Bail Agents AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState association representing Ohio bail agents; provides local representation and events
• Oklahoma Bondsman AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState association representing Oklahoma bail agents; coordinates legislative efforts
• South Carolina Bail Agents AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState association representing South Carolina bail agents; provides local network
• Tennessee Association of Professional Bail AgentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState association representing Tennessee bail agents; coordinates CE classes and events
• Professional Bondsmen of TexascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState association representing Texas bail agents; coordinates 56th Annual Conference; largest state conference
• Washington State Bail Agents AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState association representing Washington bail agents; provides local representation
• Electronic Resource Associates, LLC (ERA Monitoring)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor advertiser offering offender management technology; provides technological services for bail industry
• Financial Casualty & Surety, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBail insurance company advertiser; markets as '#1 Bail Surety in America'; provides bail bond underwriting for PBUS member agents
• Sun Surety Insurance CompanycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBail insurance company advertiser; nation's only exclusive bail bond insurance company; 50+ years experience; licensed in 42 states; provides bail insurance for PBUS member agents
• Roche Surety and Casualty Co., Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBail insurance company and managing general agent advertiser; one of nation's largest family-owned surety bond companies; serves professional bail agents since 1981
• Universal Fire & Casualty Insurance Co.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBail insurance company and managing general agent; advertiser on PBUS website; provides bail bond underwriting and agent appointments

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/pbus
• YouTubeiheart.com/podcast/269-bail-in-the-midwest-95147176
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pbus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Professional Bail Agents Of The Us Inc