*AUTO DEALER LICENSING REQUIREMENTS ALL 50 STATES* ALABAMA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.revenue.alabama.gov/licenses/mvdrl.html Ph: 334-242-9612 Per category: $10.00 Privilege License: $45.00 or up to $210.00 Automotive dismantlers : $225.00 Surety Bond: $10,000 OR Net worth statement: $25,000 Bond for Dismantlers: $100,000. ALASKA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.state.ak.us/dmv/dealer/buyers.htm Ph: 907-269-3754 Dealer License Fee: Original application/renewal: $50.00 Bond: $10,000 Motor Cycle Dealers: $3,000 ARIZONA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website:http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/MotorVehicleDealers/LicensedDealers.asp Ph: 602-712-6838 Original license and annual fee: $100.00 Branch license: $50.00 per location within county Filing fee per application: $15.00 Provisional license: $10.00 Background investigation (per individual): $24.00 Surety Bond: $50,000
CALIFORNIA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vehindustry/ol/forms/vehicledealer.htm Ph: 916-657-8871 Dealer License Fee: $150.00 Renewal new auto: $100.00 Commercial /Motorcycle dealers New Motor Vehicle Board Fee: $225.00. Bond: $10,000 COLORADO DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.revenue.state.co.us/dlr/home.asp Ph: 303-205-5604 Bond: $30,000 CONNECTICUT DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.dmvct.state.ct.us/k36.htm Ph: 860-263-5056 Required for repairers and limited repairers: $5,000 For new and used vehicle dealers: $20,000. DELAWARE DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.dmv.de.gov/forms/forms_manuals.shtml Ph: 302-744-2503 Dealer License Fee: $100.00 upon application and renewal.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://mblr.dc.gov/information/bbl/results.asp Ph: 202-727-5000 Dealer and salesmen licenses Bond: $10,000 FLORIDA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/dmv/dmvdeal.html Ph: 850-488-4958 Application fee for all dealers: $300.00 Each fingerprint card: $39.00 Each additional mobile home/recreational vehicle dealer license: $40.00 Renewal fee for Franchise, Wholesale, Independent and Auction Dealers: $75.00 Renewal fee for all MH/RV dealers: $140.00 Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers are required to take a 16hr/2-day Dealer Training Course, for more information, call 888-587-0004. Surety Bond: $25,000. Recreational vehicle dealers bond: $10,000. 4 additional lots, MH dealers bond require: $50,000 RV dealers bond require: $20,000 GEORGIA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/usedcar/default.htm Ph: 404-656-2282 Vehicle Dealers Bond: $20,000
HAWAII DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/motorvehicle/ Ph: 808-586-3000 Bond: - For new vehicle dealers selling ten or more vehicle units a month on an annual basis: $200,000 - For new vehicle dealers selling less than ten vehicle units per month on an annual basis: $50,000 - For used motor vehicle dealers selling sixty motor vehicle units per month on an annual basis: $100,000 - For a used motor vehicle dealer selling less than a month on an annual basis: $25,000 - For motorcycle and motor scooter dealers: $10,000 IDAHO DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/vehicleservices/vs_dealr.htm Ph: 208-334-8681 $115.00 and $10.00 paid with picture I.D Renewal fee: $100.00 New Plate: $16.00 Salesman Application: $15.00 Bond required for motorcycle, ATV and snow machine dealers: $10,000 For All Others: $20,000. ILLINOIS DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website:http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/vehicles/dealer_re mitter.html Ph: 217-782-7817 New or Used Vehicle $1000.00 For each additional establishment: $500.00 Bondfor 36 months: $20,000
INDIANA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.in.gov/sos/dealer/licreq.html Ph: 317-591-5307 Fee: $ 10.00 annually Transfer Dealer Fee: $20.00 annually Wholesaler: Bond is not required. IOWA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.dot.state.ia.us/mvd/ovs/dealer.htm Ph: 515-237-3163 Dealers, travel trailers and mobile or manufactured homes: $70.00 for 2 years $140.00 for 4 years $210.00 for 6 years Surety Bond: $50,000 KANSAS DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.ksrevenue.org/forms-dmv.htm Ph: 785-296-3626 Dealer License fees: For manufacturers: $200.00 For dealers: $75.00 License expires annually on December 31. Inspection Fee: None for the primary location. $25.00 per secondary location(s) Exam Fee for salespersons: $25.00 For distributors and factory representatives: $25.00 Bond: $30,000
KENTUCKY DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.mvc.ky.gov Ph: 502-564-3750 Annual fee: $100.00 Bond: $15,000 LOUISIANA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.lrumvc.louisiana.gov/default.htm Ph: 877-368-5463 Dealer License Fee: For new vehicle dealers: $10.00 For used vehicle dealers: $200.00 For each additional place of business (new and used): $100.00 A bond for new vehicle dealers: $20,000 For used vehicle dealers: $10,000 MAINE DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.state.me.us/sos/bmv/registration/erdlr.htm Ph: 207-624-9000 ext. 52143 Filing Fee: $150.00 Licensing Fee: $150.00 (both fees required upon application and renewal) Annual Renewal: $150.00 Bond amount is established by the number of vehicles sold by the dealership: Vehicles Sold Bond Limits 0-50: $5,000 51-100: $10,000 101-150: $15,000 151-200: $20,000 201 and over: $25,000
MARYLAND DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.marylandmva.com/businessserv/dealer.htm Ph: 301-729-4550 Dealer License Fees New and Used Dealer: $500.00 For boat trailer dealers and trailers 15 feet or less: $300.00 Based upon sales volume, surety is required for all dealers. MASSACHUSETTS DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.mass.gov/rmv/faq/dealer.htm The RMV does not license Automobile Dealers. Massachusetts General Law grants licensing authority to the cities & towns. Contact the local city/town licensing board. MICHIGAN DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1631_8849_8859-29797--,00.html Ph: 517-373-9081 1-800-767-6424 Bond: $10,000 MINNESOTA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.dps.state.mn.us/dvs/ Ph: 651-296-2977 Application and annual renewal fee: $157.00 if application is made after July 01: $107.00 For boat, snowmobile, and motorized bicycle dealers: $17.00 Must be filed by all dealers: $50,000; For boat, snowmobile, trailer and motorized bicycle dealers: $5,000
MISSISSIPPI DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website:http://www.mmvc.state.ms.us/mmvc/MotorVeh.nsf/webpages/applicatio ns_mmvc?opendocument Ph: 601-987-3995 (initial and renewal) New and used vehicle dealers: $100.00 Trailer dealers: $75.00 Motorcycle dealers: $50.00 Surety Bond for all licensed dealers: $15,000 MISSOURI DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.dor.mo.gov/mvdl/motorv/ Ph: 573-751-8343 Dealer License Fees Motor Vehicle Dealers: $150.00 Marine Dealers: $80.00 Fee per license pro-rated per designation: $130.00 Expiration is June 30, biennially. Out-of-state salvage dealers: $25.00 Corporate Surety Bond: $25,000 MONTANA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.mt.gov Ph: 406-846-6000 Dealer License Fees New or used vehicle dealer: $30.00 with $30.00 annual renewal Bond: $25,000 Bond for GVW and motorcycle dealers: $10,000
NEBRASKA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://mvdealerbd.ne.gov/ Ph: 402-471-2148 Dealer License Fee: $160.00 annually Bond: $25,000 NEVADA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.dmvnv.com/olbl.htm#daily Ph: 775-684-4690 Application Fee: $125.00 Renewal: $50.00 Surety Bond: $50,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.nh.gov/safety/dmv/index.html Ph: 603-271-2330 Dealer License Fee: $125.00 Depreciating Bond: $20,000 to $10,000 OR Blanket Bond: $100,000 NEW JERSEY DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.state.nj.us/mvcbiz/businessservices/usednew.htm Ph: 609-292-4517 Dealer License Fees For Automobile Dealers: $100.00 Bond: $10,000
NEW MEXICO DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.state.nm.us/ Ph: 888-683-4636 Dealer License Fee: Application and renewal: $50.00 Corporate Surety Bond: $20,000 Bond for motorcycle dealers: no bond for boat dealers. NEW YORK DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/forms/cr78.pdf Ph: 518-473-5595 Dealer License Fees Original registration: $325.00 for two years (includes $25.00 application fee) Renewal: $300.00 Bond for dealer: $10,000 or $25,000 Qualified dealer: $50,000 New motor vehicle dealer: $50,000 NORTH CAROLINA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website:http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/forms/licensetheft/download/DealerRegula tionmanual_2005.pdf Ph: 919-861-3182 Dealer License Fees Dealer Certificate: $50.00 Salesman License: $10.00 Indemnity Bond: $50,000
NORTH DAKOTA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.state.nd.us/dot/docs/motorvehicle/sfn02932.pdf Ph: 701-328-2725 Dealer License Fees New and used car dealers: $100.00 For mobile home: $35.00 Motorcycle dealers: $25.00 ATV dealers: $10.00 Snowmobile dealers: $40.00 Trailer dealers: $30.00 Surety Bond for motor vehicle dealers: $25,000 Surety Bond for mobile home trailer and motorcycle dealers: $10,000 OHIO DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.bmv.ohio.gov Ph: 614-752-7634 Bond required. Call 1-800-364-8833 for information on amount. OKLAHOMA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.umvpc.state.ok.us/ Ph: 405-521-2375 Dealer License Fees Initial application: $200.00 Annual renewal: $60.00 Used, Wholesale, Salvage and New/Used Manufactured Home Dealers: Initial application: $200.00 Annual renewal: $100.00 Watercraft Dealers: Fee: $200.00 plus $10.00 per dealer franchise agreement Renewal: $100.00 plus $10.00 per each dealer franchise agreement. New/Used Trailer Dealers: Fee: $15.00 (includes one dealer license plate) for each type of dealer Bond for used car dealers: $15,000
Wholesale dealers: $25,000 Manufactured home dealers: $30,000 Bond for Oklahoma licensed salesmen: $1,000 OREGON DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://egov.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/dealers/dealerbecome.shtml Ph: 503-945-5052 Dealer license fees Three year registration (includes one plate): $1,003 For classes Call Oregon Independent Automobile Dealers Association: 1-800-447-0302. 8 hour class: $200. Education web site: www.oiada.com Current Bond: $30,000 per year, on a three year license. Effective Sept. 1, 2003, Bond rises to $35,000, Effective Sept. 1, 2004 Bond is $40,000. First $20,000 of bond is liable for claims by business entities and consumers. Any value over $20,000 is only liable for claims by consumers. PENNSYLVANIA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa/cwp/view.asp?a=1104&q=433233 Ph: 717-783-1697 Bond: $20,000 RHODE ISLAND DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.dmv.state.ri.us/ Ph: 401-277-2970 Surety Bond: $15,000 + Dealers License Commission.
SOUTH CAROLINA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.scdmvonline.com/dealer.aspx Ph: 803-737-4000 Dealer License Fee: $50.00 Surety Bond: $30,000 SOUTH DAKOTA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.state.sd.us/drr2/motorvehicle/dealer/index.htm Ph: 605-773-4416 New/used vehicle dealer: $250.00 dealer ($100.00 renewal) Mobile home dealer: $250.00 ($75.00 renewal) Motorcycle dealer: $200.00 ($75.00 renewal) Snowmobile dealer: $100.00 ($50.00 renewal) Trailer dealer: $75.00 ($50.00 renewal) Bond required Motorcycle -- $5,000 Trailer Dealer -- $10,000 Mobile/Manufactured Home -- $25,000 Snowmobile -- $5,000 Boat -- $20,000 New and Used Car Dealers -- $25,000 TENNESSEE DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.state.tn.us/commerce/boards/mvc/ Ph: 615-741-2711 New Vehicle Dealer License Fee: $200.00 for each branch Used Vehicle Dealer License Fee: $200.00 upon application/renewal Bond required: contact licensing commission for amount.
TEXAS DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.dot.state.tx.us/services/motor_vehicle/licensing/default.htm Ph: 877-366-8887 New Franchise $175.00 franchise fee plus $500.00 for each required general distinguishing number (motor vehicle, motor cycle, travel trailer, trailer/semi-trailer, wholesale and wholesale auction). Annual renewal fee is determined by number of cars sold in a calendar year: ($175.00 - $750.00 for license plus $200.00 for each required general distinguishing number). Used Car Dealer License Fee: $500.00 Used Car Dealer Renewal Fee: $200.00 per year. Surety Bond: $25,000 UTAH DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://tax.utah.gov Ph: 801-297-7780 New Vehicle/large trailer: $127.00 Used Vehicle/large trailer: $127.00 Vehicle Salesperson: $31.00 (plus $15 BCI fee Sales people must pay BCI Fee for new licenses or if current license is expired for 2 years.) Vehicle Transporter: $51.00 Vehicle Dismantler: $102.00 Distributor: $61.00 Salesman Transfer/reissue: $5.00 Surety Bond: $20,000 Corporate Surety Bond for new/used motorcycle or small trailer: $1,000 VERMONT DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.aot.state.vt.us/dmv/dealers/dealers.htm Ph: 802-828-2038 Dealer License Fee
New and used automobile dealers (5 plates): $375.00 Bond based on number of sales and must have real estate value of not less than $5,000 or more than $15,000. VIRGINIA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://mvdb.vipnet.org Ph: 804-367-0901 Certification of Qualification required Written examination fee: $25.00 Dealer License Fee Application and renewal of dealer license: $100.00 Each salesman license: $10.00 New dealership: $250.00 for three consecutive years without a bond or fund claim being filed. Annual fee: $100.00 renewal for each salesperson: $10.00. Multi-year licensing is optional. Dealership Fee: $200.00 Each sales person: $20.00 Bond for original licensees: $25,000 WASHINGTON DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website:http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/vehiclevesseldealer/dlrdealer.html Ph: 360-664-6466 Dealer License Fee: $750.00 Renewal (Staggered annual renewal): $250.00 Bond required for motor vehicle dealer: $30,000
WEST VIRGINIA DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.wvdot.com/6_motorists/dmv/6g7_dealerservices.htm Ph: 304-558-3584 New and Used Car Dealer License Application Fee: $250.00 (includes 1 plate) Dealer recovery fund: $150.00 (required) Bond: $2,000 WISCONSIN DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/business/dealers/index.htm Ph: 608-266-1425 Dealer License Fee: $40.00 - $100.00 depending on type of vehicle sold. Bond for Dealers: $50,000 Bond for Wholesalers: $25,000 Bond for trailer dealers: 5,000 to $100,000 WYOMING DEALER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Website: http://dot.state.wy.us/default.jsp?scode=vehdf Ph: 307-777-4717 Dealer License Fee Application and annual renewal: $25.00 or $100.00 (fee depends on number of retail sales). Dealer Bond: $25,000