Anyone operating as a crafted precious metal dealer in the State of Texas must register with the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC).
Certificate Registration
All registrations with the OCCC must be submitted through the Texas Department of Public Safety's (TxDPS) website.
Create New Account and Register
This process takes an estimated 20-30 minutes, in which time you should be able to create your account, pay for, and print your certificate.
Log In-Existing User
Renew, Print Certificates, Add Locations, Add Business Owners, etc.
Public Records
Access to public records and reports as provided through the TXDPS portal.
FAQ- Crafted Precious Metal Dealers (CPMD)
How do I?...
Remove a certificate:
Send an email stating you wish to withdraw certificates, listing the certificate numbers.
Renew
2. Click on "My Account" (left hand menu option)
3. Click on link "Account Management" to Renew, Print Certificates, Add Locations, Add Business Owners, etc.
4. Select appropriate link
Print Certificate
Follow steps 1-4 above.
Add Certificate Location
Follow steps 1-4 above.
Add Business Owner
Follow steps 1-4 above.
Delete Business Owner
Follow steps 1-4 above.
Change address or assumed name:
Mail to Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, 2601 N Lamar Blvd, Austin TX 78705:
- A letter providing current account information and changes to be made to current account information
- A copy of a current certificate associated with account
- A $25 payment (required by Section 85.1011(c), Texas Administrative Code) made payable to the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner by check or money order
CPMD question not answered here?
Please email us with your questions, and certificate number if you have one.
Transaction Reports
We at OCCC do not handle transaction reporting. Please contact the local law enforcement where you do business.
Statutes and Rules
These are the primary statutes and rules that apply to crafted precious metal dealers. This is not a complete list of laws that crafted precious metal dealers are required to comply with.
Primary State Statute
Chapter 1956, Texas Occupations Code: Metal Recycling Entities
OCCC's Rules
Title 7, Chapter 85, Texas Administrative Code
Other State Statutes
Texas Legislature Online
Federal Statutes & Rules
U.S. Government Publishing Office
Advisory Bulletins
Handgun License as a Valid Form of ID (July 31, 2015)
Texas Department of Agriculture: Weights & Measures Program
Texas Department of Public Safety: Precious Metal Dealer Signup Instructions