Welcome to Vehicle Inspector License Renewal
| Effective January 1, 2025, the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program will be eliminated for non-commercial vehicles. Renewal applications for Safety-only vehicle inspector licenses will not be accepted after July 1, 2024. There will be no interruption in the acceptance and processing of renewal applications for Commercial and Emission inspectors. See the notice dated April 12, 2024, for more detailed information on the upcoming Vehicle Inspection program changes. Please refer to the following link: VI News and Updates. |
You can use this system to renew your existing State of Texas inspector license.
Login with your inspector ID and password to begin the inspector renewal process.
The following information is required to begin the inspector renewal application process:
- Valid email address (correspondence will be sent by email)
- Valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or Station Name (for Employer Pay option-this is only available through licensed inspection stations with employer's consent)
NOTE: All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Contact DPS at 1-512-424-7293 if:
- You are applying for a license renewal, but have an out-of-country residence or mailing address.
- You require additional training, or need to make a change to your inspection endorsements.
- You have changed employers or station locations.
- You currently have a suspended or revoked inspector license and are requesting reinstatement.
- Active Duty, Veteran, or Spouse of Active Duty applicants may qualify for a license fee exemption ($0)
- Proof of military status is required (current orders, DD-214 Member Copy-4, etc.)
- Submit proof of military status through the RSD Contact Us.
Instructions to print inspector license
Inspectors have the ability to view or print their inspector license through DPS Direct.
Login and choose "Print inspector license" to view the current inspector license expiration date and/or print the license.
Log in below to get started.
