Ambulance Decal
Operating an ambulance in the City of Houston without a valid decal affixed to the ambulance by a health officer will result in enforcement action. This does not exclude ambulances that have had their decals paid for or are scheduled to be inspected.
The ambulance must pass inspection and receive its decal before it can be legally operated. No grace period is given for expired permits or decals.
Decals expire concurrently with the ambulance operator's permit under which they are issued.
In the field ambulances are subject to spot inspections by City of Houston health officers. Refusing a spot inspection will result in enforcement action.
Decals are non-transferable between ownerships and ambulances.
If the company sells any ambulance(s) or go out of business notify the EMS Program immediately and surrender any decals and permits. It is highly encouraged companies remove the company name, logos, and TDSHS provider number from any ambulances being sold.
To add or remove a vehicle on an existing ambulance company permit:
- Vehicle updates and changes form
- Method of Payment
Submit a completed Ambulance Decal Application and Method of Payment to the EMS Program Office located at:
7411 Park Place
Houston, Texas 77087
Mail a completed Ambulance Decal Application and Method of Payment to the following address:
EMS Program Office
7427 Park Place
Houston, Texas 77087
Review the Decal Inspection Guide within the Ambulance service permit application for equipment requirements.
All decal inspections including re-inspections must be scheduled by calling 832.393.5740 to reserve an appointment time.