How To Get a Texas Towing License
To become a tow-truck operator or driver in Texas, you will need to be have one of the three types of operator’s licenses provided by the state and you will need to qualify for all the requirements mentioned in your chosen license.
- The three types of towing licenses include incident-management license, private property license and consent license. Incident management is towing headed by a peace officer, private property involves jobs like towing a car from a parking facility etc., Consent towing is undertaken once the owner of the vehicle grants permission to do so.
- Choose the right type of license for you. The license for private property also lets you in for consent towing. Incident management and private property require a certification process, and to skip the process of certification as such, you can opt for a consent-towing license.
- Obtain a driver’s license issued in Texas. This is a requirement for all the three licenses. Towing license is not a substitute for driving license of vice versa. You need to have a driving license however, to avail a towing license. The driving licenses can be availed by visiting the local offices of Texas Department of Public Safety – for both the availing and information regarding the driving license.
- If you want incident management of private property license from the state of Texas, obtain certification. The information can be found on the TDLR (Texas Department for Tow-Truck Licensing) website. Typically, a study guide should suffice to get you through the examination and obtain the certification.
- The charge for certification is about $100 to $200 as exam fee. The necessary form can be filled online and the fee can be paid using credit card. For any queries regarding the application, you can contact 877-452-9060.