Crafted Precious Metal Dealer Registration
Effective January 1, 2012, a person operating as a crafted precious metal dealer in the State of Texas must register with the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC). 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
Registration processes and requirements are provided within 7 TAC Chapter 85, Subchapter B. Entities, organizations, and inividuals required to file to register with the OCCC must submit applications through the Precious Metals portal located on the Texas Department of Public Safety's (TxDPS) website. You can access this portal by selcting the appropriate link below.
Note: Ensure you register through the Precious Metals portal and not the Metals Recycling portal.
If you have any questions regarding registration for the Crafted Precious Metal Dealers, you may send an email to the OCCC Licensing Department.
New User Registration
If you have never used the Metals Registration program through the TxDPS website, click the link below to create a new account. Once your account has been created, you may complete and submit your OCCC registration application through the TxDPS portal.
Existing User Registration
If you currently have a user account for the Metals Registration program through the TxDPS website, click the link below to submit your OCCC registration application through the TxDPS portal.
Public Records
If you would like to access public records, click the link below to request available records and reports through the TxDPS portal.
