Wrecker – Incident Management and TOW AND GO

• Application for Wrecker License – Present a fully completed application form.
• Five Panel drug test from a state approved laboratory -  Only the original will be accepted.  Emails from state laboratory sent to  HPD.AutoDealers@HoustonPolice.org  will also be accepted.
• Current copy of Certificate of Liability Insurance - Automotive Liability for one million dollars - 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 - Signed off by the owner of the company.
• Current Texas Driver’s License.
• Current TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) Card or print out from TDLR.
• Criminal background check - The background check is conducted at an IdentoGO site. Please refer to the FastPass Form for instructions. After completing the background check, call the Auto Dealers Detail at 832-394-4800 between 48 to 72 hours to ensure the criminal history has been obtained.
• Defensive Driving Course Required for new applicants - Driving Certificate must be presented – (email or phone copies will not be accepted)
• Required Fee
• Automotive Board review - The City of Houston Automotive Board reviews the application for each new wrecker including consideration of the findings of a criminal background check.
• Notice of an Automotive Board public hearing on the wrecker application is published.
• Approval or Denial is decided by the Board at the hearing