Texas Department of Insurance - State Fire Marshall

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Contact Information

Mailing address:
PO Box 12107
Austin, TX 78711

Phone: (512) 676-6800

Web: Home Name search
Email: FMLicensing@tdi.texas.gov

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Texas Department of Insurance - State Fire Marshall in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Texas Fire Alarm Certificate of Registration

Agency:Texas Department of Insurance - State Fire Marshall
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Requirement Notes:

An application is considered complete only if:


You have submitted an SF032 or SF033 application and the required fees for each
employee listed in Section 7.


You must submit a separate application and fee for each branch office other than the main location listed on your certificate of registration

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Alarm Certificate Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

Determined by certificate registration type. See fee schedule on application. 

Notes:

Depending on the type of company, applications must be signed by:

An officer of a corporation.
• The sole proprietor.
• By each partner of a general partnership.
• The general partner of a limited liability partnership.
• By an officer or member of a limited liability company.
• Superintendent of a school district.

Before you Apply:

Pay by check or money order payable to the Texas Department of Insurance. Mail your completed application, additional documents, and payment to the following mailing address :

State Fire Marshal’s Office
P.O. Box 12107
Austin, Texas 78711-2107

Required Attachments:

See page 7 of application for document schedule based on entity type. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Alarm Certificate of Registration Renewal Application

Instructions:

Company Certificate of Registration Online Renewal Guide

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:
  • Fee determined by registration type. See fee schedule on application. 
  • If there is an address change, add an additional $20 for address change. 
Turnaround:

Renewing by mail can take up to 3 months, so renewing online is suggested.

Due:

Biennially by date of issuance. 

Penalties:

You must pay a late fee if:

  • You submit an incomplete application
  • You don’t provide the missing information by your certificate expiration date or within the 30-day notice period allowed by Fire Alarm rules
  • Your renewal application is not postmarked on or before the date your current certificate expires.
Notes:

You will need to submit a new application if your registration is over two years past the expiration date. Complete the Fire Alarm Certificate of Registration Application (SF031).

Required Attachments:
  • General Libaility Insurance Certificate 
  • Franchise tax account status must be active with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
  • Assumed Name Certificate from the Texas Secretary of State (if using a DBA).

Texas Fire Alarm Installation Certificate

Agency:Texas Department of Insurance - State Fire Marshall
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Insurance Requirements:

General Liability Insurance in required 

Notes:

You must submit a separate application and fee for each branch office other than the main location listed on your certificate of registration

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Alarm Installation Certificate Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:
  • Fee determined by registration type
    • Alarm Certificate of Registration $500
    • Alarm Branch Office Certificate of Registration $150
    • Alarm Certificate of Registration – Single Station* $250
Required Attachments:
  • Single-station applicant: Please provide a letter stating that the company will only engage in the business of planning, certifying, leasing, selling, servicing, monitoring, or maintaining singlestation devices. These devices serve single-family or two-family residences and are not connected to any other detection device or system.
  • The insurance policy for a registered company must provide coverage for the activities performed by a person who is designated as an agent of the company.
  • You must submit a separate application and fee for each branch office other than the main location listed on your certificate of registration.
  • Send one payment to cover fees. Payments for various applications must be combined.
  • Texas Foreign Corporation 
    • Certificate of General Liability Insurance 
    • Corporate charter,Certificate of Existence, or Certificate of Authority issued by the Texas Secretary of State
    • Franchise tax account status must be active with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
    • Assumed Name Certificate from the Texas Secretary of State (if using a DBA)
    • Current U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) letter (only for hydrostatic testing company)
      Revision/Transfer Application (SF028) or License Application for
    • Individuals (SF026) and fee
  • Sole Proprietorship or General Partnership
    • Certificate of General Liability Insurance 
    • Assumed Name Certificate from your County clerk (if using a DBA)
    • Current U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) letter (only for
      hydrostatic testing company)
    • Revision/Transfer Application (SF028) or License Application for Individuals (SF026) and fee
    • Texas or Foreign Limited PartnershipCertificate of General Liability Insurance
    • Certificate of Limited Partnership,Registration Application for Foreign Limited Partnership issued by the Texas Secretary of State
      Franchise tax account status must be active with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
    • Assumed Name Certificate from the Texas Secretary of State (if using a DBA)
    • Current U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) letter (only for hydrostatic testing company)
    • Revision/Transfer Application (SF028) or License Application for Individuals (SF026) and fee
  • Texas or Foreign Limited Liability CompanyCertificate of General Liability Insurance
    • Certificate of Organization, or Certificate of Authority issued by the Texas Secretary of State
    • Franchise tax account status must be active with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
    • Assumed Name Certificate from the Texas Secretary of State (if using a DBA)
    • Current U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) letter (only for hydrostatic testing company)
    • Revision/Transfer Application (SF028) or License Application for Individuals (SF026) and fee

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Alarm Installation Renewal Application 

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:
  • Fee determined by registraiton type
    • Alarm Certificate of Registration (ACR) - $1,000 (2 years)
    • Alarm Branch Office Certificate of Registration - $300 (2 years)
    • Alarm Certificate of Registration – Single Station (ACR-SS) $500 (2 years) 
Due:

Biennially by date of issuance. 

Penalties:
  • Fee determined by registraiton type
    • Alarm Certificate of Registration (ACR) - Late fee if late by 1 day to 90 days $125 /Late fee is late by 91 days to 2 years $500
    • Alarm Branch Office Certificate of Registration - Late fee if late by 1 day to 90 days $37.50 / Late fee is late by 91 days to 2 years $150 
    • Alarm Certificate of Registration – Single Station (ACR-SS) Late fee if late by 1 day to 90 days $62.50 / Late fee is late by 91 days to 2 years $250 

Texas Fire Alarm License

Agency:Texas Department of Insurance - State Fire Marshall
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Requirement Notes:

1. You must meet one of the following requirements:
• Have a current Electronic Security Association (ESA) Level III Fire Alarm Designer
certification.
• Pass the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level
III Fire Alarm Systems test.
• Be a licensed Texas Professional Engineer.


2. Pass the Fire Alarm Statute & Rules TFM11 test. The study material for the TFM11 test is the Fire Alarm Statute & Rules.
3. Have a fingerprint background check done if one is not already on file with SFMO.
4. Submit a Fire Alarm License Application (SF032).
5. Provide the name of the company where the employee will be registered. If the company is not licensed with SFMO, the company will need to submit a Fire Alarm Certificate of Registration application (SF031).
6. Submit the complete applications, additional forms, and all fees at the same time.

Initial Registration

Form:

Individual Application for All Types of Fire Alarm Licenses

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:
  • Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) $120
  • Fire Alarm Monitoring Technician (AMT) $120
  • Residential Fire Alarm Superintendent – Single-Station (RAS-SS) $120
  • Residential Fire Alarm Superintendent (RAS) $120
  • Residential Fire Alarm Technician (RAL) $50
  • Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent (APS) $120
Required Attachments:
  • All first-time applicants must have their fingerprints taken by IdentoGo

Registration Renewal

Form:

Individual License Renewal Application for All Types of Fire Alarm Licenses

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:
  • Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) $200
  • Fire Alarm Monitoring Technician (AMT) $200
  • Residential Fire Alarm Superintendent – Single-Station (RAS-SS) $200
  • Residential Fire Alarm Superintendent (RAS) $200
  • Residential Fire Alarm Technician (RAL) $100
  • Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent (APS) $200
Due:

Biennially by date of issuance. 

Penalties:

A late fee is required for renewal applications that are not postmarked by your current license’s expiration date (see fee schedule on last page). A late fee is also required if you submit an incomplete application and do not provide the missing information by your license’s expiration date or within the 30-day notice period allowed by the fire alarm rules

Texas Fire Extinguisher Certificate of Registration

Agency:Texas Department of Insurance - State Fire Marshall
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Requirement Notes:

You must submit a separate application and fee for each branch office other than the main location listed on your certificate of registration


Depending on the type of company, applications must be signed by: 


• An officer of a corporation.
• The sole proprietor.
• By each partner of a general partnership.
• The general partner of a limited liability partnership.
• By an officer or member of a limited liability company.
• Superintendent of the school district.

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Extinguisher Certificate of Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:
  • Fee determined by registration type. 
    • Extinguisher Certificate of Registration (ECR) - $450 
    • Extinguisher Branch Office Certificate of Registration - $100
    • Type C Hydrosatic Testing Registration (HCR) - $250
Required Attachments:
  • The insurance policy for a registered company must provide coverage for the activities performed by a person who is designated as an agent of the company.
  • You must submit a separate application and fee for each branch office other than the main location listed on your certificate of registration.
  • Send one payment to cover fees. Payments for various applications must be combined.
  • Texas Foreign Corporation 
    • Certificate of General Liability Insurance 
    • Corporate charter,Certificate of Existence, or Certificate o fAuthority issued by the Texas Secretary of State
    • Franchise tax account status must be active with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
    • Assumed Name Certificate from the Texas Secretary of State (if using a DBA)
    • Current U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) letter (only for hydrostatic testing company)
    • Revision/Transfer Application (SF028) or License Application for Individuals (SF026) and fee
  • Sole Proprietorship or General Partnership
    • Certificate of General Liability Insurance 
    • Assumed Name Certificate from your County clerk (if using a DBA)
    • Current U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) letter (only for
      hydrostatic testing company)
    • Revision/Transfer Application (SF028) or License Application for Individuals (SF026) and fee
  • Texas or Foreign Limited Partnership
    • Certificate of General Liability Insurance
    • Certificate of Limited Partnership,Registration Application for Foreign Limited Partnership issued by the Texas Secretary of State
    • Franchise tax account status must be active with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
    • Assumed Name Certificate from the Texas Secretary of State (if using a DBA)
    • Current U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) letter (only for hydrostatic testing company)
    • Revision/Transfer Application (SF028) or License Application for Individuals (SF026) and fee
  • Texas or Foreign Limited Liability Company
    • Certificate of General Liability Insurance
    • Certificate of Organization, or Certificate of Authority issued by the Texas Secretary of State
    • Franchise tax account status must be active with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
    • Assumed Name Certificate from the Texas Secretary of State (if using a DBA)
    • Current U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) letter (only for hydrostatic testing company)
    • Revision/Transfer Application (SF028) or License Application for Individuals (SF026) and fee

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Extinguisher Certificate of Registration Renewal Application 

Instructions:

Company Certificate of Registration Online Renewal Guide

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$600 renewal fee + $200 per branch office. There is an additional $20 fee for address changes and additional processing fees apply if renewing online.

Turnaround:

Renewing by mail can take up to 3 months, so renewing online is suggested.

Due:

Biennially by date of issuance. 

Texas Fire Extinguisher License

Agency:Texas Department of Insurance - State Fire Marshall
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Extinguisher License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$70

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application - Fire Extinguisher License

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Texas Fire Sprinkler Certificate of Registration

Agency:Texas Department of Insurance - State Fire Marshall
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Ownership Requirements:

Each fire protection sprinkler system contractor must employ at least one full-time licensed responsible managing employee – general (RME-G) at each business office where planning is performed.

Insurance Requirements:
  • Certificate of General Liability Insurance
  • The insurance policy for a registered company must provide coverage for the activities performed by a person who is designated as an agent of the company.
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Sprinkler Certificate of Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:
  • All SCR license fees include a $50 application fee.
  • Sprinkler Certificate of Registration – General (SCR-G) $950
  • Sprinkler Certificate of Registration – Dwelling (SCR-D) $350
  • Sprinkler Certificate of Registration – Underground (SCR-U) $350
Required Attachments:
  • The insurance policy for a registered company must provide coverage for the activities performed by a person who is designated as an agent of the company.
  • You must submit a separate application and fee for each branch office other than the main location listed on your certificate of registration.
    Send one payment to cover fees. Payments for various applications must be combined.
  • Texas Foreign Corporation 
    • Certificate of General Liability Insurance 
    • Corporate charter,Certificate of Existence, or Certificate o fAuthority issued by the Texas Secretary of State
    • Franchise tax account status must be active with the Texas
    • Comptroller of Public Accounts
    • Assumed Name Certificate from the Texas Secretary of State (if using a DBA)
    • Current U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) letter (only for hydrostatic testing company)
    • Revision/Transfer Application (SF028) or License Application for Individuals (SF026) and fee
  • Sole Proprietorship or General Partnership
    • Certificate of General Liability Insurance 
    • Assumed Name Certificate from your County clerk (if using a DBA)
    • Current U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) letter (only for
      hydrostatic testing company)
    • Revision/Transfer Application (SF028) or License Application for Individuals (SF026) and fee
  • Texas or Foreign Limited Partnership
    • Certificate of General Liability Insurance
    • Certificate of Limited Partnership,Registration Application for Foreign Limited Partnership issued by the Texas Secretary of State
    • Franchise tax account status must be active with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
    • Assumed Name Certificate from the Texas Secretary of State (if using a DBA)
    • Current U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) letter (only for hydrostatic testing company)
    • Revision/Transfer Application (SF028) or License Application for Individuals (SF026) and fee
  • Texas or Foreign Limited Liability Company
    • Certificate of General Liability Insurance
    • Certificate of Organization, or Certificate of Authority issued by the Texas Secretary of State
    • Franchise tax account status must be active with the Texas
    • Comptroller of Public Accounts
    • Assumed Name Certificate from the Texas Secretary of State (if using a DBA)
    • Current U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) letter (only for hydrostatic testing company)
    • Revision/Transfer Application (SF028) or License Application for Individuals (SF026) and fee

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application - Fire Sprinkler Certificate of Registration

Instructions:

Company Certificate of Registration Online Renewal Guide

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:
  • Sprinkler Certificate of Registration – General (SCR-G) $1,800
  • Sprinkler Certificate of Registration – Underground (SCR-U) $600
  • Sprinkler Certificate of Registration – Dwelling (SCR-D) $600
Turnaround:

Renewing by mail can take up to 3 months, so renewing online is suggested.

Due:

Biennially by date of issuance. 

Texas Fire Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee (RME) License

Agency:Texas Department of Insurance - State Fire Marshall
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee (RME) License Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:
  • Responsible Managing Employee – General (RME-G) $200
  • Responsible Managing Employee – Dwelling (RME-D) $150
  • Responsible Managing Employee – Underground (RME-U) $150
  • Responsible Managing Employee – General Inspector (RME-I) $50
Required Attachments:
  • Include all required test and certification documents as indicated on the Fire Sprinkler License and Test Information Guide SF040.
  • Copy of the NICET documents, if applicable
  • Copy of engineer registration, if applicable 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application - Fire Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee

Instructions:
  • To renew your license:
    • You must be an employee of a currently registered company.
    • Your renewal must be postmarked before your license expiration date.
    • Your renewal application must be complete
Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:
  • Responsible Managing Employee – General (RME-G) $350
  • Responsible Managing Employee – General/Dwelling (RME-GD) $350
  • Responsible Managing Employee – Dwelling (RME-D) $200
  • Responsible Managing Employee – Underground (RME-U) $200
  • Responsible Managing Employee – General Inspector (RME-I) $100
Due:

Biennially by date of issuance.

Required Attachments:
  • SF261 - Supplemental Criminal History Information , if applicable 

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