⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Texas Department of Public Safety - Private Security (Bureau) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Locksmith License: New Mexico → Texas

Everything you need to know about transferring your locksmith license from New Mexico to Texas

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New Mexico (NM)	Texas (TX)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	confidence: high; sources: https://www.aloa.org	application fee: $37; renewal fee: $37; total initial fees: $37; confidence: high; sources: https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/private-security; https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/private-security/types-individual-licenses
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: N/A; CE hours: null; Fee: null	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $37

Data verified as of 2026-03-24. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Texas accepts out-of-state locksmith licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: New Mexico — Period: N/A; CE hours: null; Fee: null; Texas — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $37.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Texas Department of Public Safety - Private Security (Bureau) →
2
Request credential verification from No state licensing authority — this often takes 4–8 weeks.
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Texas Department of Public Safety - Private Security (Bureau).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Texas Licensing Board

Board: Texas Department of Public Safety - Private Security (Bureau)
Website: https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/private-security
Phone: (512) 424-7293

Contact Texas Department of Public Safety - Private Security (Bureau) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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LicenseMap is a research tool and does not provide legal, financial, or professional licensing advice. Licensing requirements vary by state and change frequently. Verify all information directly with your state licensing board before making licensing decisions.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New Mexico (NM)	Texas (TX)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	confidence: high; sources: https://www.aloa.org	application fee: $37; renewal fee: $37; total initial fees: $37; confidence: high; sources: https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/private-security; https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/private-security/types-individual-licenses
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: N/A; CE hours: null; Fee: null	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $37

Data verified as of 2026-03-24. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Texas Department of Public Safety - Private Security (Bureau) →

Request credential verification from No state licensing authority — this often takes 4–8 weeks.

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Texas Department of Public Safety - Private Security (Bureau).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Locksmith License: New Mexico → Texas

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Texas Licensing Board

Study Materials

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Transfer Your Locksmith License: New Mexico → Texas

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Texas Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages