Texas renewal guide
Fire Sprinkler License
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 24 months
Renewal fee
$350.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability
Continuing education
8 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 8 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 3
File with the board
File through Texas State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) and pay the $350.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 4
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Texas Fire Sprinkler License
The Texas State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO), a division of the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), regulates fire sprinkler installation and maintenance. Contractors and individuals must be licensed to design, install, or service fire sprinkler systems.
Requirements
- NICET Certification: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies certification required or equivalent
- Experience: Documented experience in fire sprinkler installation
- Insurance: General liability insurance required
- Background Check: Criminal history review
Fees (RME-General)
- Application Fee: $200
- Biennial Renewal: $350
- License Revision/Transfer: $35
Other License Types
| Type | Initial | Biennial Renewal |
|------|---------|------------------|
| RME-General | $200 | $350 |
| RME-Dwelling | $150 | $200 |
| RME-Underground | $150 | $200 |
| RME-General Inspector | $50 | $100 |
| SCR-General (company) | $950 | $1,800 |
| SCR-Dwelling (company) | $350 | $600 |
| SCR-Underground (company) | $350 | $600 |
Scope of Work
Licensees install and maintain:
- Wet pipe sprinkler systems
- Dry pipe sprinkler systems
- Pre-action and deluge systems
- Standpipe systems
- Fire pump testing and maintenance
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- continuing_education_certificate
- NICET Certification
Source notes
TDI/SFMO . Fees from tdi.texas.gov/fire/information-fire-sprinkler-registration-license-test.html (RME-General: $200 initial, $350 biennial renewal). Verified March 2026.
Rules move. Check Texas State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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