Credit-Access-Business-Registration
Department of Development Services
Building Inspection Division
215 W Hickory St.
Denton, Texas 76201
(940) 349-8360
www.CityofDenton.com
The City of Denton passed an ordinance on April 9, 2013 regulating Credit Access Businesses. This
packet is a courtesy in order to provide you with the necessary information answer questions and
to aid in implementing the regulations. The City makes every effort to be good stewards to the
community and to assist our business owners in compliance with the municipal code. This is an
attempt to provide information to all of the credit access types business we are aware of. However,
it is not possible to contact every Credit Access business conducting business in Denton, so please
share this with any other persons which may have interest.
If you should have any questions please contact Department of Development Services, Building
Inspection Division which is located at 215 W. Hickory St., Denton, Texas 76201 or by phone (940)
349-8360, or email Building@cityofdenton.com
Information is also available on the Department’s website https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-
us/business/permits-licenses
Sincerely,
Scott A. McDonald
Director of Development Services / Chief Building Official
Are you prepared for your Annual Registration?
Registration Application
To obtain a certificate of registration for a credit access business, a person must submit an application
on a form provided for that purpose to the Building Inspection Division. The application must contain
the following:
The name, street address, mailing address, fax number, and telephone number of the applicant.
The business or trade name, street address, mailing address, fax number, and telephone number
of the credit access business.
The names, street addresses, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers of all owners of the credit
access business, and the nature and extent of each person’s interest in the credit access business.
A copy of a current, valid state license held by the credit access business agreeable to Chapter 393,
Subchapter G of the Texas Finance Code.
A copy of a current, valid certificate of occupancy showing that the credit access business is in
compliance with this City of Denton Municipal Code.
A non-refundable annual application fee of $50.00. This fee is due for both an original application
and a renewal.
A certificate of registration may be renewed by making application and payment renewal fee of
$50.00 A Registrant shall apply for renewal at least 30 days before the expiration of registration.
An application or registrant shall notify Building Inspection Division within 45 days after any
change of the information contained in the application for a Certificate of Registration, including,
but not limited to, any change of address and may change in the status of the state license held by
the applicant or registrant.
Department of Development Services
Building Inspection Divison
215 W Hickory St.
Denton, Texas 76201
(940) 349-8360
www.cityofdenton.com
Department of Development Services
Building Inspection Division
215 W Hickory St.
Denton, Texas 76201
(940) 349-8360
www.cityofdenton.com
The City of Denton Municipal Code has been amended for the purpose of protecting the welfare of
citizens of the City by monitoring credit service organizations in an effort to reduce abusive and
predatory lending practices. This bulletin:
Outlines the registration program for credit service organizations,
Restricts loans or renewals made by credit service organizations,
Establishes minimum recordkeeping requirements on credit service organizations.
Definitions:
Consumer: An individual who is solicited to purchase or who purchases the services of a credit access
business
Registration Application
The Department of Building Inspections shall issue a certificate of registration for a credit access
business only when an applicant has submitted the following:
A completed Application of Annual Registration form.
A copy of a current, valid state license held by the credit service organization.
A copy of a current, valid certificate of occupancy showing that the organization is in compliance
with the Code of Ordinances.
An application fee of $50.00.
The Building Inspection Division must be notified within 45 days after any changes are made of the
information submitted in the Application of Annual Registration. This includes, but is not limited to, any
change of address or any change in the status of the state license held by the applicant.
Issuance and Display of Certificate of Registration
A certificate of registration for a credit access business must be clearly displayed to the public in the
business.
Non-transferability
A certificate of registration is not transferable to any individual, corporation, organization, partnership,
association, financial institution or any other legal entity.
Restrictions on Extension of Consumer Credit
The cash advanced under a line of credit or an extending of credit that a credit access business obtains
for a consumer in the form of a payday loan may not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the consumer’s
gross monthly income.
The cash advanced under a line of credit or an extending of credit that a credit access business obtains
for a consumer in the form of a motor vehicle title loan may not exceed the lesser of:
Three percent (3%) of the consumer’s gross annual income; or
70 percent (70%) of the retail value of the motor vehicle
A credit access business shall retain a copy of one or more of the following documents used to
determine a consumer’s income:
A paycheck issued to the consumer, or
Other documentation establishing income.
A line of credit that allows repayment in installments may not be refinanced or renewed and may not
allow payment in more than four installments. Each installment must be used to repay at least 25
percent of the principal amount.
A line of credit that provides for a single lump sum repayment may not be refinanced or renewed more
than three times. Proceeds from each refinancing or renewal must be used to repay at least 25 percent
of the principal amount. A line of credit that is granted to a consumer within seven (7) days after a
previous line of credit has been paid will constitute a renewal.
Requirement of Consumer Understanding of Agreement
Every agreement between the credit access business and a consumer evidencing the making or renewal
of any loan, each required notice, disclosure, and other forms must be available at that location. For a
consumer who cannot read, these must be read orally to the consumer.
Maintenance of Records
A credit access business shall maintain a complete set of records of all loans arranged by the business,
whether an original transaction, refinancing, and renewal of a loan. Records must include the following
information:
The name and address of the consumer.
The principal amount of cash actually advanced.
The length of the line of credit, including the number of installments and renewals.
The fees charged by the business to arrange line of credit; and
The documentation used to establish a consumer’s income.
A credit access business shall maintain a copy of each written agreement between the business and a
consumer evidencing an extension of consumer credit.
A business shall maintain copies of all quarterly reports filed with the Texas Consumer Credit
Commissioner.
The records required to be maintained by a business must be retained for at least three years after the
date an extension of credit expires, terminates, or is cancelled. Such records shall be made available for
inspection upon request during regular business hours at the business location.
Referral to Consumer Credit Counseling
The credit access business should provide a form, established by the Building Inspection Division, to
each consumer seeking assistance in obtaining a line of credit or renewal, which references non-profit
organizations that provide financial education, training programs, and cash assistance programs.
Department of Development Services
Building Inspection Division
215 W Hickory St.
Denton, Texas 76201
(940) 349-8360
www.CityofDenton.com
Please read the information on this form. This information will enable you to become familiar with
selected sections of the City of Denton Municipal Code concerning Credit Access Businesses.
Additionally, this form provides a listing of local non-profit agencies who provide FREE financial
education and training programs and agencies with cash assistance programs.
Credit Access Businesses are encouraged to provide this informational form to
those seeking assistance in obtaining an extension of consumer credit.
Maintenance of Records,
a) A credit access business shall maintain a complete set of records of all extensions of
consumer credit arranged or obtained by the credit access business, whether an original
transaction or refinancing or renewal of an extension of consumer credit which must include
the following information:
(1) The name and address of the consumer.
(2) The principal amount of cash actually advanced.
(3) The documentation used to establish a consumer’s income under Section 11.
b) A credit access business shall maintain a copy of each written agreement between credit
access business and a consumer evidencing an extension of consumer credit (including, but
not limited to, any refinancing or renewal granted to the consumer).
c) A credit access business shall maintain copies of all quarterly reports filed with the Texas
Consumer Credit Commissioner under Section 393.627 of the Texas Finance Code, as
amended
d) The records required to be maintained by a credit access business under this section must be
retained for at least three years and made available for inspection by the city upon request
during the usual and customary business hours of the credit access business.
Restrictions on Extension of Consumer Credit.
a) The cash advanced under an extension of consumer credit that a credit access business
obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining in the form of a deferred
presentment transaction may not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the consumer's gross
monthly income.
b) The cash advanced under an extension of consumer credit that a credit access business
obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining in the form of a motor vehicle
title loan may not exceed the lesser of:
(1) Three percent (3%) of the consumer's gross annual income: or
(2) 70 percent (70%) of the retail value of the motor vehicle.
c) A credit access business shall use a paycheck or other documentation establishing income
to determine a consumer’s income.
d) An extension of consumer credit that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or
assists a consumer in obtaining and that provides for repayment in installments may not be
payable in more than four installments. Proceeds from each installment must be used to
repay at least 25 percent of the principal amount of the extension of consumer credit. An
extension of consumer credit that provides for repayment in installments many not be
refinanced or renewed.
e) An extension of consumer credit that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or
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assists a consumer in obtaining and that provides for a single lump sum repayment may not
be refinanced or renewed more than three times. Proceeds from each refinancing or
renewal must be used to repay at least 25 percent of the principal amount of the original
extension of consumer credit.
f) For purposes of this section, an extension of consumer credit that is made to a consumer
within seven days after a previous extension of consumer credit has been paid by the
consumer will constitute are financing or renewal.
CONSUMER CREDIT INFORMATION
THIS FORM IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ENDORSEMENT
OF ANY PROGRAM OR ENTITY.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER / CONSUMER HELPLINE Phone: (800) 538-1579
http://www.occc.state.tx.us/pages/consumer/Index.html
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR FINANCIAL EDUCATION (NEFE)
www.nefe.org
US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/housing
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (AICPA)
www.feedthepig.org
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL – CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION PO Box 12548
Austin, TX 78711-2548
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer/complain.shtml
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER
2601 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78705
Consumer Helpline (800) 538-1579
www.occc.state.tx.us
211 TEXAS (Provides free information and referral assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week)
https://www.211texas.org/cms/
If you need additional information or have questions, Visit:
Department of Development Services
Building Inspection Division
215 W. Hickory St
Denton, TX 76201
Email: building@cityofdenton.com
Call: (940) 349-8360 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM)
Website: https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/business/permits-licenses
CREDIT ACCESS BUSINESS
SECTION I. APPLICANT AND BUSINESS INFORMATION
BUSINESS OR TRADE NAME: _ _
BUSINESS STREET ADDRESS: _ _______________________________
MAILING ADDRESS FOR BUSINESS: _
CONTACT NAME: _ _
FAX NUMBER: _ ___________________PHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL: _
APPLICANT NAME: _ ___________________________ _______________________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS: _ __
MAILING ADDRESS FOR BUSINESS: _ ________________________________________________________________________
FAX NUMBER: _ ___________________________ PHONE NUMBER: _____
SECTION II. REGISTRANT BUSINESS OWNER(S): Includes all owners of the credit access business and
other persons with financial interest in the credit access business and the nature and extent of
each person’s interest in the credit access business (use more sheets as needed)
A) BUISNESS OWNER INFORMATION
BUSINESS OWNER NAME: _ TELEPHONE: _
TITLE: _ NATURE & EXTENT OF INTEREST: _
STREET ADDRESS: _ MAILING ADDRESS:
FAX NUMBER: _ _ EMAIL: _
City of Denton
Application for Annual Certificate of Registration
B) BUSINESS OWNER INFORMATION
BUSINESS OWNER NAME: _ TELEPHONE: _ _
STREET ADDRESS: _ MAILING ADDRESS:
C) BUSINESS OWNER INFORMATION
BUSINESS OWNER NAME: _ TELEPHONE: _ _
STREET ADDRESS: _ MAILING ADDRESS:
D) BUSINESS OWNER INFORMATION
BUSINESS OWNER NAME: _ TELEPHONE: _ _
STREET ADDRESS: _ MAILING ADDRESS:
SECTION III. APPLICANT
APPLICANT:
I HEREBY CERTIFY AS THE OWNER OR OWNERS’ AUTHORIZED AGENT TO MAKE THIS APPLICATION, AND I AGREE TO CONFORM TO ALL
APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF DENTON. ALL INFROMATION SUBMITTED ON THIS APPLICATION IS
ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
APPLICANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PAYMENT OF ALL FEES AND CHARGES APPLICABLE TO THIS APPLICATION. THE ANNUAL
REGISTRATION FEE REQUIREMENT FOR A CREDIT ACCESS BUSINESS IS FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00). THE APPLICABLE CERTIFICATE OF
REGISTRATION FEE, PAYABLE TO THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, MUST BE REMITTED WITH SUBMISSION OF THIS APPLICATION ALONG
WITH (1) A COPY OF THE CURRENT VALID STATE CREDIT ACCESS BUSINESS LICENSE FOR THE NAMED LOCATION; AND (2) A COPY OF A
CURRENT, VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY SHOWING THAT THE CREDIT ACCESS BUSINESS IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE DENTON
MUNICIPAL CODE
A REGISTRANT/APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FOR RENEWAL AT LEAST 30 DAYS BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF THE REGISTRATION.
AN APPLICANT OR REGISTRANT SHALL NOTIFY BUILDING INSPECTIONS WITHIN 45 DAYS AFTER ANY MARTERIAL CHANGE IN THE
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND ANY CHANGE IN THE STATUS OF THE STATE LICENSE HELD BY THE APPLICANT.
THE ABOVE INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
NON-REFUNDALBLE APPLICATION FEE $ 50.00
SIGNATURE AND DATE
RETURN APPLICATION AND LICENSE FEE TO:
CITY OF DENTON
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
215 W Hickory St.
DENTON, TX 76201
Phone (940) 349-8360
Email Building@cityofdenton.com
Fax 940-349-7208
DATE FILED:
PERMIT #: