Sightseeing or Charter Vehicle Driver's License
Instrument Reference Number
ARAVFH1025
Areas of Interest
Valid Period
2 years
Inspection
Not Required
Renewal
Required
Plan Review
Not Required
Fee
$12.86
Renewal fee
$12.86
Processing Time
2-5 business days
About
A charter/sightseeing license is required to operate a permitted charter/sightseeing vehicle in the City of Houston.
After Approval
Driver must have license on their person while operating a permitted CSS vehicle.
Conditions and Exceptions
Criminal history check - certain items in a 10-year history may require a hearing to authorize or deny. The hearing is conducted in compliance with the Texas Occupations Code standards.
Traffic warrant check completed by Municipal Courts
Apply What you need
- Applicant packet - COH Driver's License, including:
- Traffic warrant check from Municipal Courts
- Texas Driver's License
- Criminal history check: certain items in a 10-year history may require a hearing to authorize or deny. The hearing is conducted in compliance with the Texas Occupations Code standards.
- Method of payment: cash, check, cashier’s check, money order, or debit/credit card
Apply in Person Steps
- Bring the completed application packet and payment to the Houston Permitting Center.
- Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
Apply Additional Resources
Renew What you need
Applicant must renew before expiration date on current license. It is the responsibility of the license holder to contact the ARA department prior to expiration date.
- Applicant packet - COH Driver's License, including:
- Traffic warrant check from Municipal Courts
- Texas Driver's License
- Criminal history check: certain items in a 10-year history may require a hearing to authorize or deny. The hearing is conducted in compliance with the Texas Occupations Code standards.
- Method of payment: cash, check, cashier’s check, money order, or debit/credit card
Renew in Person Steps
- Bring the completed application packet and payment to the Houston Permitting Center.
- Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
Renew Additional Resources