1. (a) A MVTS License Application will not be considered complete under § 445.5 of this chapter (relating to Submission of Application) unless:

   1. (1) all applicable information identified on the Title Service License Application form ("TSLA Form") has been provided;
   2. (2) all required documentation has been attached;
   3. (3) the applicant identified on the TSLA Form has executed the applicant affidavit section of the TSLA Form as described in subsection (c) of this section; and
   4. (4) all applicable fees have been paid.
2. (b) If applicant business is a partnership, each partner must submit a separate application. If applicant business is a corporation, each officer and director must submit a separate application and identify the state of incorporation on that application.

3. (c) Each applicant shall provide all information indicated on the TSLA Form, which information shall include but is not limited to:

   1. (1) applicant name, address, telephone number, social security number, date of birth, Texas driver's license number, citizenship status, and what position the applicant holds in the applicant business (i.e., owner, principal, director, office, partner);
   2. (2) applicant business name, physical address, mailing address, and telephone number(s);
   3. (3) identification of applicant business type (i.e., DBA, Corporation, or Partnership);
   4. (4) name under which service will conduct business (if different than applicant business name);
   5. (5) The physical address(es) (including any applicable suite number(s) of each location/office from which the service will conduct business (a P.O. box will not be accepted) and a corresponding photo, with address numbers clearly visible, of each location/building where business is to be conducted;

   6. (6) the name(s), as applicable, of:

      1. (A) each individual with any ownership interest in the applicant business; and
      2. (B) each principal, officer or director of applicant business;

   7. (7) if the applicant or applicant business has previously applied for a MVTS license (or permit) in a Texas County, including Montgomery County, please provide the following information:

      1. (A) when they applied;
      2. (B) where they applied;
      3. (C) what was the result of the previous application; and
      4. (D) whether the applicant or applicant business has ever had a MVTS license (or permit) revoked or suspended (if revoked or suspended, which county revoked or suspended, when the license was revoked or suspended, and why the license was revoked or suspended);
   8. (8) applicant business federal tax identification number; and
   9. (9) applicant business state sales tax number.

4. (d) The following documents must be submitted with and attached to the signed and completed TSLA Form:

   1. (1) to show proof of United States citizenship or legal residency, a copy of a current, valid applicant's valid Texas driver's license or Texas Department of Public Safety Identification Card and valid Social Security card, or if applicable, a U.S. issued alien identification card issued by the Department of Homeland Security;

   2. (2) a certified copy of:

      1. (A) if applicant business is a DBA, each applicable Assumed Name Certificate;
      2. (B) if applicant business is a corporation, the applicable Articles of Incorporation; or
      3. (C) if applicant business is a partnership, the applicable Partnership Agreement;
   3. (3) all forms required by Montgomery County Tax Assessor-Collector, signed and completed as required by the Montgomery County Tax Assessor-Collector; and
   4. (4) all required background checks.
5. (e) Each applicant shall execute the Applicant Affidavit section of the TSLA Form that information provided in and with the application is true and correct.

Source Note:The provisions of this §445.6 adopted to be effective December 29, 2025, 50 TexReg 8629.