Texas Application for Customs Broker License  

         GLENN HEGAR                             TEXAS COMPTR OLLER OF PUBLIC A CCOUNTS

                                                 General Information

                                                 Who May Submit This Application
If you have been licensed by the United States Customs Service, you may submit this application to receive your Texas Customs Broker License.  
You must include a copy of your U. S. Customs Broker’s license.

                                                               Definitions
United States Customs Broker - A person licensed by the U. S. Customs Service to act as a custom house broker.
Texas Customs Broker License - The license issued to the U. S. Customs Broker, to allow the broker to issue export certifications.  
A license is required for each business location.
Authorized Employee - “Authorized employee” means an employee of a customs broker:
 (A) who is authorized by the broker to perform customs transactions on behalf of the broker;
 (B) who is compensated by the broker with a regular salary or wages;
 (C) who is under the direct control and supervision of the broker; and
 (D) from whose salary or wages the broker is required to and actually does deduct and withhold a tax under federal law.
Business Location - Each place of business of the broker where export certification forms are fully or partially prepared.
Export Certification Stamp - Stamp that is affixed to the export certification form.

                                                               Broker Fees
Broker Annual License Fees  
The Texas Customs Broker License expires on Dec. 31 of each calendar year. License must be renewed on or before Dec. 31 of each year.
Annual License Fee Schedule
 1st Quarter (January – March) ................................. $300.00     3rd Quarter (July – September) ................................$150.00
 2nd Quarter (April – June) ........................................$225.00  4th Quarter (October – December) ............................$ 75.00
NOTE: A license fee is due for each business location where export certifications will be issued.
Bond Fee
The amount of the bond or security required is $5,000. (The Comptroller may require brokers to post additional $1,000 bond or security for each 
location, if the Comptroller considers it necessary to ensure payment of tax, penalty and fine amounts.)
Stamp Fee
The Comptroller will charge $2.10 for each stamp.

                                                 For Assistance
If you have any questions about this application, call 1-800-252-5555. Spanish-speaking assistance is available upon request.

                                                 General Instructions
                       •  Please type or print.
                       •  Do not separate pages.
                       •  Fill in all blanks and answer all questions completely and fully.
                       •  Completed application and payment (made payable to State Comptroller) should be mailed to
                                                 Comptroller of Public Accounts
                                                 111 E. 17th St.
                                                 Austin, TX  78774-0100
NOTE: No export certificate may be issued until you provide a copy of the U. S. Customs Brokers License, this application has been 
approved and your Texas Customs Broker License has been issued. Customs Brokers licensed in Texas must complete their Export 
Certification online. The Export Certification must be issued through the Licensed Customs Brokers Export Certification System on 
our website.
FEDERAL PRIVACY ACT - Disclosure of your Social Security number is required and authorized under law, for the purpose of tax administration and identification of 
any individual affected by applicable law, 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(C)(i);Tex. Govt. Code 403.011 and 403.078. Release of information on this form in response to a public 
information request will be governed by the Public Information Act, Chapter 552, Government Code, and applicable federal law.
You have certain rights under Chapters 552 and 559, Government Code, to request, review and correct information we have on file about you. Contact us at the 
address or phone number listed on this form.

                                                                                                                                   AP-168-1 (Rev.1-15/7)

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      AP-168-2         Texas Application for  
      (Rev.1-15/7)
                       Customs Broker License
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1. Licensed Customs Broker Agreement - The applicant, in consideration of the issuance of the Texas Customs Broker License, agrees  
   and affirms:
     a.  that the applicant is a responsible Licensed Customs Broker issuing valid export certifications for merchandise being exported from the United States;
     b.  that the export certifications will not be used in a manner that violates a provision of the Tax Code or the Comptroller’s rules;
     c.  that a copy of the applicant’s U. S. Customs Broker’s license is provided to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the time of application;
     d.  that the Comptroller of Public Accounts may suspend or revoke a Texas Customs Broker License to issue export certifications under this section 
        for good cause;
     e.  to properly document the issuance of export certifications and stamps, and to purchase new stamps as described in the Comptroller’s rules;
     f.  that upon request, the licensed Customs Broker will make records available to the Comptroller or his/her authorized representative in the state 
        of Texas and will cooperate with the Comptroller or his/her authorized representative in the examination of the records;
     g.  that copies of each employee’s power of attorney to issue export certifications in the name of the applicant are included;
     h.  information in this document and any attachments is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief; and
     i.  I understand that computer system passwords are confidential. I will not disclose (to any person) any password(s) which I am given or devise, and 
        I will not write down such password(s) or post them where they may be viewed by others. I understand that I am responsible for any computer 
        transactions performed as a result of access authorized by use of any passwords that I receive or devise. I agree to abide by all written conditions 
        and restrictions imposed by the Comptroller’s Information Security Office. I agree NOT to attempt to circumvent the Comptroller’s computer 
        security system. I understand that use of a password not issued specifically to me or to a group of which I am a member is expressly prohibited. I 
        also understand that failure to observe these restrictions may constitute a Breach of Computer Security, and that such an offense may constitute 
        a first-degree felony. Tex. Pen. Code §33.02.
Type or print name of licensed customs broker        Broker, officer or authorized agent                                                          Date of application

WARNING. You may be required to obtain an additional permit or license from the State of Texas or from a local governmental entity to con-
duct business. A listing of links relating to acquiring licenses, permits, and registrations from the State of Texas is available online at http://
www.Texas.gov. You may also want to contact the municipality and county in which you will conduct business to determine any local govern-
mental requirements.

 2.  Legal name of applicant as registered with the U. S. Customs Service

 3.  Mailing address where you will receive mail from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
     Street and number, P.O. Box or rural route                                                                                   Taxpayer number

   City                                              State               County                                                   ZIP/Postal code

 4.  Enter your Social Security number if you are a sole owner ...................................................................

 5.  Enter your Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), if any .................................................. 1

 6.  Daytime phone where applicant may be reached (Area code and number)  ...................................

 7.  Enter the number of the license issued by the U. S. Customs Service ..........................................................................................  
 8.  Enter your Texas taxpayer number for reporting any Texas tax or your 
   Texas Vendor Identification Number if you now have or have ever had one .........................................  

 9.  Enter your email address .......  
  10. If your business is a corporation, list all principal officers. (Attach additional sheets as necessary.)
 Name                                                                     Title                                         Phone (Area code and number)

  Home address                                                       City                                                         State                              ZIP code

  SSN or FEIN                          Email address 

 Name                                                                     Title                                         Phone (Area code and number)

  Home address                                                       City                                                         State                              ZIP code

  SSN or FEIN                          Email address 

  AP-168-3                     Texas Application for  
  (Rev.1-15/7)
                        Customs Broker License
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  11.  Legal name of applicant (same as Item 2)                                                                                                          Texas Customs Broker license number

Complete the following information for each active business location where export certifications will be issued.  
(Attach additional sheets as necessary.)
  12. Business name

  13. Business location (Street and number —do not use P.O. Box or rural route)

City                                                  State                    ZIP code                                                                                                                  County
                                                       T  X

  14.  Is your business located inside the boundaries of an incorporated city? ................................................... YES                   NO
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Month Day Year
  15.  First business date ..............................................................................................................................................................................

  16. Business phone (Area code and number) .............................................................................................................

  17. Business name

  18. Business location (Street and number—do not use P.O. Box or rural route)

City                                                  State                    ZIP code                                                                                                                  County
                                                       T  X

  19.  Is your business located inside the boundaries of an incorporated city? ................................................... YES                   NO
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Month Day Year
  20.  First business date ..............................................................................................................................................................................

  21. Business phone (Area code and number) .............................................................................................................

  22. Business name

  23. Business location (Street and number—do not use P.O. Box or rural route)

City                                                  State                    ZIP code                                                                                                                  County
                                                       T  X

  24.  Is your business located inside the boundaries of an incorporated city? ................................................... YES                   NO
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Month Day Year
  25.  First business date ..............................................................................................................................................................................

  26. Business phone (Area code and number) .............................................................................................................

  27. Business name

28. Business location (Street and number—do not use P.O. Box or rural route)

City                                                  State                    ZIP code                                                                                                                  County
                                                       T  X

  29.  Is your business located inside the boundaries of an incorporated city? ................................................... YES                   NO
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Month Day Year
  30.  First business date ..............................................................................................................................................................................

  31. Business phone (Area code and number) .............................................................................................................

  AP-168-4                     Texas Application for  
  (Rev.1-15/7)
                        Customs Broker License
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  32.  Legal name of applicant (same as Item 2)                                                                 Texas Customs Broker license number

  Complete the following information for every employee authorized to issue certifications. A power of attorney is required for each employee  
  authorized to issue certifications. Include any officers that will issue certificates. (Attach additional sheets as necessary.)
  33.  Name of employee (First name, middle initial, last name)                                                 34.  Social Security number

35. Home address (Street and number, P.O. Box or rural route)

City                                                                    County/Country              State/Province ZIP/Postal code

                                                       Month Day    Year
                                                                                                    Employee
  36. Beginning date ................................                                               taxpayer no.
37. Email                                                                          38. Phone number 
  address                                                                            (Area code and number)
  39.  Name of employee (First name, middle initial, last name)                                                 40.  Social Security number

41. Home address (Street and number, P.O. Box or rural route)

City                                                                    County/Country              State/Province ZIP/Postal code

                                                       Month Day    Year
                                                                                                    Employee
  42. Beginning date ................................                                               taxpayer no.
43. Email                                                                          44. Phone number 
  address                                                                            (Area code and number)
  45.  Name of employee (First name, middle initial, last name)                                                 46.  Social Security number

47. Home address (Street and number, P.O. Box or rural route)

City                                                                    County/Country              State/Province ZIP/Postal code

                                                       Month Day    Year
                                                                                                    Employee
  48. Beginning date ................................                                               taxpayer no.
49. Email                                                                          50. Phone number 
  address                                                                            (Area code and number)
  51.  Name of employee (First name, middle initial, last name)                                                 52.  Social Security number

53. Home address (Street and number, P.O. Box or rural route)

City                                                                    County/Country              State/Province ZIP/Postal code

                                                       Month Day    Year
                                                                                                    Employee
  54. Beginning date ................................                                               taxpayer no.
55. Email                                                                          56. Phone number 
  address                                                                            (Area code and number)
  57.  Name of employee (First name, middle initial, last name)                                                 58.  Social Security number

59. Home address (Street and number, P.O. Box or rural route)

City                                                                    County/Country              State/Province ZIP/Postal code

                                                       Month Day    Year
                                                                                                    Employee
  60. Beginning date ................................                                               taxpayer no.
61. Email                                                                          62. Phone number 
  address                                                                            (Area code and number)