Credit Access Business Certificate of Registration
Instrument Reference Number
ARACPE1066
Areas of Interest
Valid Period
1 year
Inspection
Not Required
Renewal
Required
Plan Review
Not Required
Fee
$60.09
Admin fee
$32.16
Renewal fee
$60.09
Processing Time
same day
About
Credit access businesses operating in the City of Houston are required to apply for and purchase a Certificate of Registration. They must meet all the City of Houston requirements before the certification registration is issued.
After Approval
Certificate of Registration must be displayed in prominent area of business.
Conditions and Exceptions
If all requirements are not met, Certificate of Registration will not be issued.
Apply What you need
- Credit Access Business Application
- Copy of current, valid State of Texas license
- Certificate of Occupancy from Houston Public Works
- Method of payment: cash (in person only), check, cashier's check, money order, or debit/credit card (in person only)
Apply in Person Steps
- Bring the completed application, required documents and payment to the Houston Permitting Center.
- Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
Apply by Mail Steps
- Download and print the application form.
- Completely fill in the application, gather required documents and submit with application fee to:
City of Houston - ARA
Commercial Permitting & Enforcement
PO Box 1561
Houston, TX 77251-1561
Make checks and money orders payable to City of Houston.
Apply Conditions & Exceptions
Businesses operating outside Houston city limits do not need to apply.
Apply Additional Resources
Renew What you need
Renewal invoice is mailed approximately 30 days prior to expiration date.
- Credit Access Business Application
- Copy of current, valid State of Texas license
- Certificate of Occupancy from Houston Public Works
- Method of payment: cash (in person only), check, cashier's check, money order, or debit/credit card (in person only)
Renew in Person Steps
- Bring the completed application, required documents and payment to the Houston Permitting Center.
- Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
Renew by Mail Steps
- Download and print the application form.
- Completely fill in the application, gather required documents and submit with application fee to:
City of Houston - ARA
Commercial Permitting & Enforcement
PO Box 1561
Houston, TX 77251-1561
Make checks and money orders payable to City of Houston.
Renew Conditions & Exceptions
Businesses operating outside Houston city limits do not need to apply.
Renew Additional Resources