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Crafted Precious Metals Dealers (CPMD)

As defined in Chapter 1956 of the Texas Occupations Code, a crafted precious metal dealer is a person registered to engage in the business of purchasing and selling precious metal items, except for: coins, bars, commemorative medallions, or items that the dealer purchases for 105% or more of scrap value.

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

Crafted Precious Metal Dealers is now hosted on the Texas OCCC website ALECS. Anyone who previously held a registration from the DPS and those looking to obtain a new registration must create a new account in ALECS and submit a new application that approved upon completion of payment. Click the link below for a step by step guide on getting your CPMD registration. 

HOW TO GUIDE (STEP BY STEP WITH IMAGES)

If you have specific legal questions, please seek the advice of an attorney.


Create New Account and Register 

This process takes 10-15 minutes to complete, in which time you should be able to create your account, pay for, and print your certificate. 

Log In-Existing User (Those That Have Already Applied in ALECS)

Print Certificates, Add Locations, Add Business Owners, Renew etc.

FAQ- Crafted Precious Metal Dealers (CPMD)

How do I?...

Add a temporary location 

Submit a new application and for location type select temporary. 

Renew (Available Dec of 2019)

(Those registered through DPS previously  and new applicants must apply as new)

          1. Log into your account here

          2. Click on "Manage My Business"

          3. Click on "Renew Registration"

          4. Select "Crafted Precious Metal Dealers" from the "Registration Type" Menu and process your payment. 

Print Certificate

 Follow steps 1-2 above and select print registration and follow the prompts. 

Modify Certificate Location

Follow steps 1-2 above and select modify location and follow the prompts.

Remove a certificate:

Follow steps 1-2 above and select surrender registration and follow the prompts. 

CPMD question not answered here? 

Please email us with your questions and be sure to include your OCCC 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. Contact your county office for more details. 

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

 

Licensee Portal 

ALECS(New Applications/Existing Licensees)


Step by step guides:

Create ALECS Account 

File  Annual Report


Licensee Search 

RENEWAL DATES

DEC 1 - Renewal Opens

DEC 31 - CPMD registrations not renewed by midnight will expire 

JAN  30 - Last day to renew without the late fee. 

JAN 31-JUL 28 - Reinstatement period

JUL  28 - Expired licenses cancel permanently. A business will need to reapply. 

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