Laser and Laser Services Registration

To obtain a new certificate of registration, submit the following forms with the appropriate fee: 

• RC 301-02: Laser Registration Application (Class IIIb and Class IV lasers only) 

• RC 226-01: Business Information Form - Registration  

• RC 42-L: Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Information 

• BRC 301-3: Written Notice for Laser Light Show in Texas 

Laser device services include, but are not limited to: 

• Alignment, calibration, or repair of lasers 

• Sales and demonstration of lasers 

• Provision of lasers on a temporary basis 

To obtain a new certificate of registration for laser device services, submit the following forms with the appropriate fee: 

• RC 301-04: Laser Services Registration Application  

• RC 226-01: Business Information Form - Registration  

• RC 42-L: Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Information 

Fees for laser certificates of registration are established in Title 25, Texas Administrative Code §289.204. 

Registrants must pay a non-refundable biennial fee for each new application for a certificate of registration, as listed below:  

• Human Use, Research, Academic, and Veterinary laser use: $230 

• Industrial Use, Services, and Entertainment laser use: $400 

Please submit fee payments via check or money order to the Texas Department of State Health Services. 

Biennial fees must be paid every two years to continue operating laser devices. The fee covers all direct and indirect costs associated with licensing a company or individual. 

For detailed information, including acceptable payment methods, see Payment of Biennial Fees for Laser and Laser Services Registration. 

To renew a certificate of registration, complete and submit the following forms: 

• RC 301-02: Laser Registration Application 

• RC 226-01: Business Information Form - Registration  

• RC 42-L: Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Information (for LSO changes only) 

To renew a certificate of registration for laser services, complete and submit the following forms with the appropriate renewal fee: 

• RC 301-04: Laser Services Registration Application  

• RC 226-01: Business Information Form - Registration  

• RC 42-L: Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Information (for LSO changes only) 

To submit an amendment request for your laser registration, complete and submit the following form: 

• RC 301-03: Laser Registration Application

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) 

To change your Laser Safety Officer, complete and submit the following form: 

• RC 42-L: Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Information

To terminate your certificate of registration, complete and submit the following form: 

• RC 17-L: Termination of Laser Registration Form