Specialty: portable electronic vendor
A portable electronic vendor insurance license can be issued to a person or entity that leases, sells, or provides portable electronic devices or related services to customers. Portable electronic devices can include:
- Cell or satellite phones
- Pagers
- Personal global positioning satellite units
- Portable computers
- Portable audio listening
- Video viewing or recording devices
- Digital cameras
- Video camcorders
- Portable gaming systems
- Docking stations
- Automatic answering devices
- Other similar devices and accessories
Apply for a license
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 portable electronic insurance to customers.
Fingerprint background check
A fingerprint background check is not needed for a specialty portable electronic vendor 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.
- 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.
- 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
A temporary license is not offered for a specialty portable electronic vendor insurance license.Emergency license
An emergency license is not offered for a specialty portable electronic vendor insurance license.
Provisional permit
A provisional permit is not offered for a specialty portable electronic vendor insurance license.Laws: Texas Insurance Code
Laws about the specialty portable electronic vendor insurance license can be found in the Texas Insurance Code, section 4055.251.
Question? Email us at license@tdi.texas.gov.
Last updated:
2/11/2022