50-State Financial Services Licensing Compliance Guide
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Texas Finance Licensing

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Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide finance industry services in the United States. This guide contains information about professional finance licensing in Texas.

Company Licenses

Texas Financial Services Company Licenses

Texas Motor Vehicle Sales Finance License

Agency:Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200 investigation fee + $460 assessment fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$368

Due:

Annually by July 1.

Texas Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Registered Office License

Agency:Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25 investigation fee + $430 assessment fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$344

Due:

Annually by July 1.

Texas Third-Party Debt Collector Bond Registration

Agency:Texas Secretary of State - Registrations Unit
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Bond Requirements:

$10,000 surety bond.

Notes:

Texas does not issue collection agency licenses but instead requires agencies to submit a bond registration.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Third-Party Debt Collector Bond Form

Agency Fee:

$0

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Bond filings do not need to be renewed.

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