TDI’s Licensing, Continuing Education Adjustments

More details on TDI’s adjusted rules for agent licensing and continuing education can be found on the department’s website: tdi.texas.gov. Below are some highlights:

New and Temporary Licenses

On April 22, TDI noted that some testing sites for agent and adjusting licenses had been opened in select locations in the state where social distancing and safeguards are in place to reduce risks. However, the department’s temporary licensing rules were still in place for those unable to access those locations.

Since the closure of testing sites due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TDI has been able to issue temporary licenses without the required testing or additional fees. Fingerprints may be submitted later and training is available online. Temporary applications and appointment certification forms must be submitted online.

Those applicants who are able to take and pass the licensing exam but still need fingerprints may apply for a temporary license. Once their fingerprints are received by the department, the temporary license will be changed to a regular one.

Temporary licenses will remain active until further notice and the $100 additional fee for the temporary license will be waived.

Only emergency adjuster licenses will be issued until testing and fingerprinting sites reopen.

License Renewals and Continuing Education

Time for renewals will be extended by two months for licenses set to expire in March or April and late fees will be waived. Agents will be allowed more time to complete continuing education and CE fines will be waived.

Source: TDI