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Required for: Techs

Total Fees: $65.25

Training Required: No

Processing Time: 1 – 4 weeks

Duration: 2 years

Step 1 – Application

You will need to go to the TX TOPS portal and choose Start Individual Application. You are applying for an Unarmed Registration; type is Alarm Systems Installer. When completing the application, you will need to input the following company information:

• Company Business License Number B15964

• Date of Hire: date you are submitting the application

Be sure to review all information is correct and all questions have been answered truthfully before proceeding with submitting the application.

Step 2 – Employment Verification & Payment

Once you have submitted your application, it will be sent to Skyline to verify your employment. Once employment has been verified, you will be notified that you can log back in and complete the payment of $65.25.

*If you need fee assistance, be sure notify Compliance and it will be taken from your next check.  

Step 3 – Live Scan & Additional Documents

Once payment has been made, you will receive an email on how to set up your live scan appointment. Once your appointment is complete, be sure to send a copy of the receipt to Compliance. Your live scan file will be automatically sent to the state by the agency that does the appointment.

*You are responsible for paying the live scan fee. It should be around $10.

If any additional documents are required by the state to process your application, both you and Skyline will be notified. If you need to, you can upload documents directly through your TOPS account, or you can send those documents to Compliance to have them uploaded for you.

*If you have been a member of the military, you will be required to submit your DD214 Member-4 copy. No other copy can be accepted.

Step 4 – Issuance

Once your registration has been issued, you will receive a pocket card in the mail. Be sure to send a copy of both the front and back of that registration card to Compliance so that we can drop it in your employee file and make sure your information is updated on our end.

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Required for: Technicians

Total Fees: $37

Training Required – Yes – Certified Alarm Technician Level 1

Processing Time: 1 – 4 weeks

Duration: 2 years

Step 1 – Training Requirements  

All technicians that are registered as Alarm Systems Installers must obtain the Certified Alarm Technician Level 1 within 12 months of being issued the registration.

Tech – Certified Alarm Technician Level 1

You can sign up for the correct course by clicking the link above.

*Before signing up for the course, be sure to let us know if you are a w-2 employee or 1099

**If you need assistance with course fees, be sure to reach out to Compliance.

Once registered any course materials, if required, will be mailed to you. Be sure to pay close attention through the course as you will be required to pass a proctored exam at the end of the course.

When you received your certification, be sure to email a copy to Compliance.

Step 2 – Application

*You do not need to have the certification in place to submit your renewal application.

You need to log in to your TX TOPS account to begin your renewal application. Once logged in, go to the My Registrations tab and click on the blue action drop down box and click renew.

If you need the Skyline business license number while completing the application, it is B15964.

Step 3 – Employment Verification & Payment.

Once submitted, the application will be sent to Skyline for employment verification. Once that is complete, you will be notified to log back in and complete the renewal payment of $37.

*If you need fee assistance, be sure to notify Compliance and it will be deducted from your next check.

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Total Fees: $17

Training Required: No

Processing Time: 1 – 2 days

Step 1 – Application

You can begin an employer update by logging into your TX TOPS account. Click on the My Registrations tab and click on the action drop down box and choose add employer.

During the application process, you will need to enter the company business license number which is B15964.

Step 2 – Employment Verification & Payment

Once your application is submitted, it will be sent to Skyline to have your employment verified. When done, you will be notified that you can log back in and complete the update payment of $17.

*If you need fee assistance, be sure to notify Compliance and it will be automatically deducted from your next check.

Once the payment is complete, it will take the state about one week to process the application and have it reflect your new employer online.

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Required for: Technicians

Total FAL fees: $120 application

Total RAL fees: $50 application

Training Required: Yes

Processing Time: 1 month

Duration: 2 years

**There are two types of registrations for fire licensing:

• FAL - Allows you to install residential and commercial

• RAL - Only allows you install residential

Training Requirements

You will need to complete the following courses based on registration type:

• FAL - Certified Alarm Technician Level II including Fire Alarm Technician - $1,200 for all 3 courses 

• RAL - TX Residential Fire Alarm Online - $365 per course

1. You can register for an online course at http://courses.esaweb.org/texas_training.html 

*If you need assistance with the course fees, be sure to note that in the training request form below.

**Let us know if you are a w-2 employee before signing up for the course.

2. Once you are registered, course materials will be mailed to you. Be sure to pay close attention during the course, as you will be required to pass a proctored test at the end of it, before you are issued the certification. 

3. Once you have completed the course and passed the proctored test, you will receive a course certificate. You will need to send a copy of that to compliance@skylinesecurity.com.  A copy will also need to be included with your application that is sent to the state

Step by Step Process:

*All technicians installing any type of fire alarms in TX require an additional registration through the TX State Fire Marshal's office. 

1. Print and complete the application below or you can find it here: https://www.tdi.texas.gov/forms/sfmfireindustry/sf032alindivapp.pdf 

2. Make sure to choose the registration type you are certified for. Leave the Applicant's employer section blank and we can fill that in for you.

3. Answer all questions honestly and be prepared to send in any court dispositions for any charges disclosed.

4. You will be required to send in a live scan receipt with your application. You can schedule your live scan through the IdentoGo website. You can also schedule an appointment over the phone by calling (888)467-2080. If asked, your service code is 11H3FV. KEEP YOUR RECEIPT!!

5. There is a fee required to be sent in with the application:

• • FAL: $120 check or money order payable to: TX Department of Insurance

  • RAL: $50 check or money order payable to: TX Department of Insurance

*If you need assistance with the application fee, be sure to note it in the work request form above. 

6. Send the application, copy of your training certificate and the required fee (unless assistance is needed) to:

Skyline Security Management

Attn: Compliance Department

10642 Downey Ave @ 205

Downey, CA 90241

7. We will obtain the signature of the authorized representative, include the check (if assistance was requested) and send in to the state for you. 

*You will be sent the tracking number once it has been mailed to the state.

8. Once issued, be sure to send a copy to compliance@skylinesecurity.com so that we can update your Orion accordingly.

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Required for: Technicians

Total Fees: FAL $200 / RAL $100 - Late fees will apply if renewed after expiration.

Training Required: NA

Processing Time: 1 month

Duration: 2 years

Step by Step Process:

*Currently all individuals need to complete the paper application for the RAL/FAL renewal. 

1. You can print the application below or find it here https://www.tdi.texas.gov/forms/sfmfireindustry/sf094alrnwlind.pdf 

2. Be sure to complete numbers 1 - 6 on the application. (#7 is for the company to complete). 

3. You will need to include the renewal check based of certification type. FAL is $200 and RAL is $100

*If you need assistance with this fee, be sure to note it above in the work request form. 

4. Send the application and any additional documents to us at:

Skyline Security Management, Inc.

ATTN: Compliance Department

10642 Downey Ave. #205

Downey. CA 90241

5. We will obtain the authorized representative's signature (and include the check, if needed) then send on to the state. You will be provided the tracking number once mailed.

6. Once the license has been renewed, be sure to send us a copy in the mail, so that we can update Orion accordingly.