Apply for a New Solar Retailer Registration
A business engaged in the retail of residential solar panels, equipment and systems is required to be registered as a solar retailer.
Application and Fee
To apply for a new Solar Retailer registration, submit a completed application along with the non-refundable $350 registration fee.
Solar Retailer Registrations are valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually.
Insurance Requirements
Solar Retailers are required to obtain general liability insurance in the amount of not less than $1 million per occurrence and $2 million in the aggregate. This insurance coverage must be maintained for the duration of the registration, and proof of insurance should be submitted to the department along with your application.
TDLR must be named as a certificate holder on the policy.
Record Keeper/Responsible Party
In accordance with §71.50, Solar Retailers are required to designate a record keeper/responsible party to maintain the records required by this chapter for the required time periods and to honor any ongoing warranty or other obligations should the retailer cease operations.
This information can be updated at any time through the Online Licensing System under “Manage Your License Information.”
Salespersons
Solar Retailers must provide the name and registration number of each solar salesperson who will provide solar retail on their behalf.
This information can be updated at any time through the Online Licensing System under “Manage Your License Information.”
Owners and Controlling Persons
Solar Retailers are required to provide information for each owner and controlling person of the business.
A controlling person means an individual who:
- has direct or indirect control of at least 25 percent of the voting securities of a business entity;
- has the authority to set policy and direct the management of a business entity;
- is the president, the secretary, or a director of a business entity; or
- is a general partner of a partnership, including a limited partnership.
Please note: Change of ownership, entity formation, or tax ID number may require a new retailer application to be submitted.
Background Check
As part of the registration process, TDLR will conduct a criminal history background check for all owners and controlling persons for the business. All owners and controlling persons must pass this background check to be eligible for registration.
Each owner and each controlling person must complete the DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) Verification Form and upload the form to the online application.
Having a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from registration. Please see the Guidelines for License Applicants with Criminal Convictions, which describe the process by which TDLR determines whether a criminal conviction renders an applicant an unsuitable candidate for the license, or whether a conviction warrants revocation or suspension of a license previously granted.
