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PEO License (Full License)

To apply for a PEO license (full license), an applicant must submit:

1. a completed PEO License Application Form - PEO 001;
2. a Certificate of Insurance for workers’ compensation, if the applicant will offer or sponsor workers’ compensation;
3. a completed PEO Personal Information Form - PEO 003 for each controlling person;
4. the fingerprint submissions for all controlling persons;
5. the Audited Financial Statements;
6. the Corporate Information Form - PEO 005, if applicable;
7. any required attachments specified in the application instructions; and
8. the required fees.

The application and fees will need to be mailed to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711.

The fees are as follows:

• $150 Application fee plus $150 license fee for 0 – 249 assigned employees = $300 total fees due
• $150 Application fee plus $300 for 250 – 750 assigned employees = $450 total fees due
• $150 Application fee plus $550 for more than 750 assigned employees = $700 total fees due

You must wait until you receive the license issued to you before you can start operating in Texas.

If there is any change to the initial license application after submission, the applicant must update the information provided to the Department within 45 days after any change to the information.

For additional information, see Rule 72.20, License Requirements-Full License.

PEO Limited License

To apply for a PEO limited license, an applicant must submit:

1. a completed PEO Limited License Application Form - PEO 017;
2. a completed PEO Personal Information Form - PEO 003 for each controlling person;
3. a Certificate of Insurance for workers’ compensation, if the applicant will offer or sponsor workers’ compensation;
4. the Audited Financial Statements
5. a Corporate Information Form - PEO 005, if applicable;
6. any required attachments specified in the application instructions; and
7. the required fees.

The application and fees will need to be mailed to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711.

The fees are as follows:

• $150 Application fee plus $150 for a limited PEO license = $300 total fees due

You must wait until you receive the license issued to you before you can start operating in Texas.

If there is any change to the initial license application after submission, the applicant must update the information provided to the Department within 45 days after any change to the information.

For additional information, see Rule 72.22, License Requirements-Limited License.