Wichita Falls, TX · Wichita County
Dealers of Precious Metals Permit Application
A sworn application a precious-metals dealer files with the Wichita Falls City Clerk to get a permit to buy or sell precious metals in the city.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Anyone who wants to operate as a dealer of precious metals in Wichita Falls must apply to the City Clerk's Permit Board under City ordinance, disclosing identifying information and any criminal history for themselves and their employees. The applicant swears the application is true and signs it under seal before a notary as a jurat.
Who needs it
Individuals or businesses that buy, sell, or trade precious metals within the city of Wichita Falls.
Why it needs a notary
The application closes with "I hereby swear that the above and foregoing is correct and true," followed by "Given under my hand and seal of office" and a Notary Public, Wichita County line — a sworn jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Dealers of Precious Metals Permit Application from the City of Wichita Falls City Clerk page.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in applicant, employee, and business location details as required.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Swear the Jurat on Video
Verify your ID and swear that the application is true and correct before the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City Clerk
File the notarized application with the Wichita Falls City Clerk's Office along with the permit fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wichita Falls. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Wichita Falls precious metals dealer permit need to be notarized?
- Yes. The application ends with a sworn jurat, signed under seal before a notary, before the City Clerk's Permit Board will accept it.
- How do I notarize my precious metals dealer application online?
- Upload the completed application, verify your identity, and swear the jurat live on video with a commissioned online notary.
- Who has to sign the jurat?
- The individual applicant, or the partner, president, vice-president, or authorized officer signing on behalf of a business applicant.
- Do I need a Texas-commissioned notary for this application?
- Texas recognizes jurats sworn before commissioned notaries of other states; check with the Wichita Falls City Clerk if you are unsure about a specific filing.