Wrecker Driver - Incident Management
Instrument Reference Number
HPDADD1018
Areas of Interest
Valid Period
1 year
Inspection
Not Required
Renewal
Required
Plan Review
Not Required
Fee
$87.17
Renewal fee
$87.17
Processing Time
1 hour
About
A Wrecker Driver - Incident Management permit is for any person who drives an auto wrecker and performs non-consent tow services on a public road, highway, freeway or private property at the request of a police officer.
After Approval
Permit must be kept on premises.
An annual, non-scheduled, unannounced inspection can be conducted at anytime to ensure compliance.
Renewal invoices are sent 30 to 45 days prior to expiration date.
Conditions and Exceptions
If the Wrecker Driver - Incident Management permit is not renewed within 30 days after expiration, applicant will have to re-apply as new and pay initial fee cost.
Apply What you need
- Wrecker License application
- Five panel drug test from a state approved laboratory - Only the original report or emails from the state laboratory will be accepted. Please email drug test reports to [email protected].
- Current copy of Certificate of Liability insurance
- Automotive liability for $1 million
- Cargo on hook for $50,000
- Occupational safety or workman’s compensation
- Owner of the business needs to be covered with City of Houston as Certificate Holder
- Police Authorized Tow Service Agreement Wrecker Identification Form. (Must be signed off by the owner of the company)
- Current Texas Driver’s License
- Current Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation card or TDLR print out
- Criminal background check
- Texas state approved defensive driving course along with the approved state paperwork.
- Method of payment: business check, cashier's check, and money order. Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted in person only.
Apply in Person Steps
- 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.
- Bring the completed application, supporting documents and payment to the Houston Permitting Center.
- Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk and make your way to the basement.
- Scan your ticket at the reception desk to activate your place in line. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
- 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.
- 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.
- Approval or denial is decided by the Board at the hearing.
- If denied, applicant will be notified by letter.
- If approved, license will be processed and may be obtained in person at the hearing or mailed to address on file.
Renew What you need
- Wrecker License application
- Five panel drug test from a state approved laboratory - Only the original report or emails from the state laboratory will be accepted. Please email drug test reports to [email protected].
- Current copy of Certificate of Liability insurance
- Automotive liability for $1 million
- Cargo on hook for $50,000
- Occupational safety or workman’s compensation
- Owner of the business needs to be covered with City of Houston as Certificate Holder
- Police Authorized Tow Service Agreement Wrecker Identification Form. (Must be signed off by the owner of the company)
- Current Texas Driver’s License
- Current Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation card or TDLR print out
- Criminal background check
- Texas state approved defensive driving course along with the approved state paperwork.
- Method of payment: business check, cashier's check, and money order. Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted in person only.
Renew in Person Steps
- Call the Auto Dealers Detail at 832.394.4800 within in 48 to 72 hours after completing the background check to ensure the criminal history has been obtained.
- If the background check passes, bring the completed application, supporting documents and payment to the Houston Permitting Center.
- Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk and make your way to the basement.
- Scan your ticket at the reception desk to activate your place in line. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
- Pay the renewal fee at the Cashier's station located on the first floor.
- Bring the receipt back to Auto Dealers station in the basement to receive the new license.
If the background check fails, contact Auto Dealers for next steps.
Renew Conditions & Exceptions
A background check must be passed before license is issued.
If license is not renewed within 30 days after expiration, applicant will have to re-apply as new and pay initial fee cost.