EMS Certification and Licensure
You can use the DSHS online licensing service to apply for an initial, renewal, or upgraded certification/licensure. You can also use the service to update you address.
Register as a new user. If you have previously registered using this system, it is not necessary to create another user registration to submit a new application.
- Carefully select the link to the electronic application for your certification or licensure level and type.
- If you submit the wrong application, your certification/license will be delayed.
- Expect electronic application processing to take about 4 to 6 weeks.
Online Licensing
Available certification/licensure types
|
License/Certification Type |
Apply Online |
Renew Online |
Address Change Online |
|---|---|---|---|
|
EMS Personnel |
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|
ECA Certification |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
EMT Certification |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Advanced EMT Certification |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
EMT-P Certification |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Paramedic Licensure |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Education |
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|
EMS Instructor |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
EMS Coordinator |
No |
No |
No |
|
Initial Education Program |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
EMS Course Application |
Yes |
N/A |
No |
|
EMS Continuing Education Program |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Providers |
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|
EMS Provider Agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
|
First Responder Organization |
No |
Yes |
No |
Additional Services
- Reciprocity (all levels)
- Out-of-state certified only, non-Texas certified.
- Upgrade certification/licensure.
Applications
Applications for the following actions can be found on our applications and forms page:
- EMS Personnel
- Name change
- EMS Criminal History Pre-Screening
- EMS Providers
- Initial EMS provider agency application
- Vehicle additions and exchanges
- Changing information on an EMS Provider or First Responder License
Assistance
Contact the EMS certification group for assistance:
- Change EMS personnel status to inactive.
- Military personnel who have expired while deployed and are returning may need to regain EMS certification.
Personnel Name Changes
Name changes must be submitted using the name change form and accompanied by legal proof of the change such as a marriage license, court order, or other form of government-issued identification. No fee is required, and a new card will be sent to your DSHS account secure mailbox once approved. A name change should be completed before renewing your certification or license.
If you have questions, or to send the completed form, please email us at EMSCert@dshs.texas.gov.
Third Party Payments
Currently, EMS Personnel, EMS Educators, and EMD Instructors may use a third party to make payment on their individual license. For all other license types, only the licensee will be able to make payment on their individual license. Notice of Provider Third Party Pay Option
If you are the third-party payer who received an email that an application was sent to you for third party payment, you will find the third party payment referral on the Main Menu under Additional Activities > Pay for Online Applications.
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