Where must a bondsman register the license prior to becoming a surety on an undertaking bond?

• A. The sheriff
• B. The court clerk and sheriff in any county in which the bondsman intends to write bail
• C. The county clerk
• D. The governor

Answer: (B)

In Oklahoma, a bail bondsman must be officially recognized by both the court system and law-enforcement in every county where they plan to post bail. The undertaking bond is a court document, so the court clerk needs to have on file who is serving as a surety. At the same time, the sheriff handles the enforcement and oversight of bail in the county. Registering the bondsman’s license with both the court clerk and the sheriff ensures the bond is valid and trackable within the county’s judicial process and that the bondsman can be properly held accountable. Therefore, before becoming a surety on an undertaking bond, it must be registered with the court clerk and the sheriff in any county where the bondsman intends to write bail.