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New Certificates of Laser Registration
To obtain a new certificate of registration, submit the following forms with the appropriate fee:
Section Notes:
301-2: Only Class IIIb and IV lasers require registration.
301-3: Required only if registering a laser light show.
New Certificate of Laser Device Services Registration
Laser device services include, but are not limited to:
- Alignment, calibration, or repair of lasers
- Sales and demonstration of lasers
- Provisioning of lasers on a temporary basis
To obtain a new certificate of registration, submit the following forms with the appropriate fee:
Fee Schedule for New Certificates
Fees for laser certificates of registration are established in Title 25, Texas Administrative Code §289.204.
Each initial application for a certificate of registration shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee equal to the appropriate biennial fee. Fee payments by check or money order shall be made payable to Texas Department of State Health Services.
Fees for New Laser Certificates of Registration
| Laser Use Category |
Fee |
| Human Use, Research, Academic, and Veterinary |
$230 |
| Industrial Use, Services, and Entertainment |
$400 |
Renewing a Certificate of Registration for Laser Devices
To renew a certificate of registration, complete and submit the following forms:
Section Notes:
42-L: Required only if there has been an LSO change.
Renewing a Certificate of Registration for Laser Device Services
To renew a certificate of registration, complete and submit the following forms with the appropriate renewal fee.
Section Notes:
42-L: Required only if there has been an LSO change.
Amending a Certificate of Registration
Complete and submit the appropriate form to make an amendment to a certificate of registration.
Name and/or Ownership Change
Certain conditions involving name and ownership changes may require the reissuance of a new certificate of registration.
To determine if a new certificate of registration is required for your specific circumstances, see Regulatory Guide 8.2: Guidelines for Change in Name and/or Ownership (PDF, 27KB)
Laser Safety Officer Change
To change Laser Safety Officer, complete and submit the following form:
Deleting or Transferring a Machine
To delete or transfer a laser device, complete and submit the following form:
Terminating a Certificate of Registration
To terminate a certificate of registration, complete and submit the following form: