Specialty: credit insurance

Training

• You must complete training programs given by the insurance agency and the insurance company.
• A person with this license can train employees who will offer credit insurance to customers.

Fingerprint background check

A fingerprint background check is not needed for a credit insurance license.

Application: agent or agency

• If you want to apply for an agent license:
  • Apply online by using Sircon. Review the following tutorials before starting the application process.
    • Specialty resident individual application (PDF)
    • Non-resident specialty individual application (PDF)
    • Non-resident specialty individual application-no home state license (PDF).
  • The application fee is $50.
  • A signed Appointment certification (Form FIN700) must be attached to the application.
• If you want to apply for an agency license:
  • Apply online by using Sircon. Review the following tutorials before starting the application process.
    • Specialty resident entity application (PDF)
    • Non-resident specialty entity application (PDF)
    • Non-resident specialty entity application - no home state license (PDF)
  • The application fee is $50.
  • On the application, you must give information for:
    • All executive officers, directors, or partners who administer the agency’s operations in Texas.
    • All individuals and entities in control of the agency’s operations.
  • A signed Appointment certification (Form FIN700) must be attached to the application.
• Questions? Call us at 512-676-6500 or email License@tdi.texas.gov.
• Tips for successful application processing.

Temporary license

Emergency license

An emergency license is not offered for a specialty credit insurance license.

Provisional permit

Laws: Texas Insurance Code

Laws about the specialty credit insurance license can be found in the Texas Insurance Code, sections  4055.001 and  4055.101.