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Auto Dealers Detail - Vehicle Immobilization Operator (VIO)
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Vehicle Immobilization Operator (VIO)
- Criminal background check - A criminal background check is conducted on new owners, a sole proprietorship, or an authorized person if the applicant is a corporation or a general partnership. The background check is conducted at aIdentoGOsite. 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.
- Application for License – Present a fully completed application form.
- Current Texas Identification or Government Issued Identification.
- Current Texas Driver’s License.
- Current TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) Card or print out from TDLR.
- 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