Vehicle Immobilization Service

• Business license application
• Criminal background check - The background check is conducted at an IdentoGo site. 
• If applicant is a corporation:
  • Copy of Articles of Incorporation 
  • Copy of Letter of Good Standing from the Texas Secretary of State 
• Copy of Assumed Name Certificate, if applicable 
• List of parking lots serviced
• Method of payment: business check, cashier's check, and money order. Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted in person only.

1. Call the Auto Dealers Detail at 832.394.4800 within 48 to 72 hours after completing the background check to ensure the criminal history has been obtained. 
2. Bring the completed application, supporting documents and payment to the Houston Permitting Center. 
3. Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk and make your way to the basement.
4. Scan your ticket at the reception desk to activate your place in line. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
5. Pay the license fee at the Cashier's station located on the first floor, and bring the receipt back down to Auto Dealers station in the basement.
6. The City of Houston Automotive Board reviews the application for each new business including consideration of the findings of a criminal background check. Notice of an Automotive Board public hearing on the business application is published.
7. Approval or denial is decided by the Board at the hearing.
   • If denied, applicant will be notified by letter.
   • If approved, license is processed and may be obtained in person at the hearing or mailed to address on file.

1. Call the Auto Dealers Detail at 832.394.4800 within 48 to 72 hours after completing the background check to ensure the criminal history has been obtained. 
2. Mail the completed application, supporting documents and payment (checks payable to the City of Houston) to:
   Houston Police Department
   Auto Dealers Detail
   PO Box 3408
   Houston, TX 77253-3408
3. The City of Houston Automotive Board reviews the application for each new business including consideration of the findings of a criminal background check. Notice of an Automotive Board public hearing on the business application is published.
4. Approval or denial is decided by the Board at the hearing.
   • If denied, applicant will be notified by letter.
   • If approved, license is processed and may be obtained in person at the hearing or mailed to address on file.

Background check must be passed before permit or license can be issued.

• Invoice (mailed 30 to 45 days prior to expiration date)
• Criminal background check - The background check is conducted at an IdentoGo site. 
• List of parking lots serviced
• Method of payment: business check, cashier's check, and money order. Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted in person only.

1. Call the Auto Dealers Detail at 832.394.4800 within 48 to 72 hours after completing the background check to ensure the criminal history has been obtained.
2. If the background check passes, bring the invoice, supporting documents and payment to the Houston Permitting Center.
3. Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk and make your way to the basement.
4. Scan your ticket at the reception desk to activate your place in line. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
5. Pay the renewal fee at the Cashier's station located on the first floor.
6. Bring the receipt to Auto Dealers station in the basement to receive the new license.

If the background check fails, contact Auto Dealers for next steps.

1. Call the Auto Dealers Detail at 832.394.4800 within 48 to 72 hours after completing the background check to ensure the criminal history has been obtained.
2. If the background check passes, mail the invoice, supporting documents, and payment (checks payable to the City of Houston) to:
   Houston Police Department
   Auto Dealers Detail
   PO Box 3408
   Houston, TX 77253-3408
3. The new license will be mailed to the address on file.

If the background check fails, contact Auto Dealers for next steps.

Background check must be passed before permit or license can be issued.

If license is not renewed within 30 days after expiration, applicant will have to re-apply as new and pay initial fee cost.

• Invoice (mailed 30 to 45 days prior to expiration date)
• Criminal background check - The background check is conducted at an IdentoGo site. 
• List of parking lots serviced
• Method of payment: business check, cashier's check, and money order. Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted in person only.

1. Call the Auto Dealers Detail at 832.394.4800 within 48 to 72 hours after completing the background check to ensure the criminal history has been obtained.
2. If the background check passes, bring the invoice, supporting documents and payment to the Houston Permitting Center.
3. Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk and make your way to the basement.
4. Scan your ticket at the reception desk to activate your place in line. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
5. Pay the renewal fee at the Cashier's station located on the first floor.
6. Bring the receipt to Auto Dealers station in the basement to receive the new license.

If the background check fails, contact Auto Dealers for next steps.

1. Call the Auto Dealers Detail at 832.394.4800 within 48 to 72 hours after completing the background check to ensure the criminal history has been obtained.
2. If the background check passes, mail the invoice, supporting documents, and payment (checks payable to the City of Houston) to:
   Houston Police Department
   Auto Dealers Detail
   PO Box 3408
   Houston, TX 77253-3408
3. The new license will be mailed to the address on file.

If the background check fails, contact Auto Dealers for next steps.

Background check must be passed before permit or license can be issued.

If license is not renewed within 30 days after expiration, applicant will have to re-apply as new and pay initial fee cost.