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Initial Certification-Licensure

You can expect to receive your Texas certificate/license and ID in your DSHS account secure mailbox within two weeks after your certification or license is issued.

Disclaimer

Information provided on this web page may be abbreviated from EMS laws and rules. For a full explanation or clarification regarding your situation you may need to refer to the appropriate law or rule.

 

Application and Exam Process for All Applicants

Note that the processes for state application and National Registry application are separate and distinct. You must pass the NR exam to become eligible for state certification; therefore, you must meet all requirements (such as application, fee, etc.) set forth by NR. To view NR requirements, go to www.nremt.org. If you want to work in Texas, you must gain state certification by following the application instructions below. You are allowed to take the NR exam prior to submitting your state application.

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Mailing Address

Department of State Health Services
PO Box 149347
Attn: EMS, MC 2003
Austin, TX 78714-9347
United States

Mailing Address

Department of State Health Services
PO Box 149347
Attn: EMS, MC 2003
Austin, TX 78714-9347
United States