1% down bail bond calculator
By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.
Enter the bail amount. The calculator shows the full premium, the 1% down payment and the balance that goes on your payment plan.
Where the numbers come from
The premium is 10% of the bail amount, the rate on file with the California Department of Insurance. Tick the box if a private attorney is retained or you or the defendant is a veteran, and it drops to 8%. The down payment is 1% of the bail amount. The balance is the premium minus the down payment.
Not sure of the bail amount yet? Call (213) 725-2815. We will look it up from the booking.
Questions people ask
How much is 1% down on $10,000 bail?
$100 down. The premium is $1,000 at 10%, or $800 with the attorney or veteran discount, and the balance goes on a plan.
How much is 10% of a $10,000 bond?
$1,000. That is the standard premium. With 1% down you start with $100 of it.
How much is a $1,000 bail?
The premium is $100 at 10%. With 1% down you would start with $10, on approved credit.