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• How many vehicles can I sell a year before I have to get an auto dealers license?

  • Buying and Selling > Dealers And Salesperson > Car Dealers License

  Dealers License Requirements for Auto Sales by State The definition of a car dealer is different in every state. In some states, such as Indiana, you can sell up to 12 cars per calendar year before you qualify as a dealer, while in other states, such as Oregon, car dealers are anyone selling cars - including used cars and new cars - for profit, regardless of the number sold. More specifically, any person selling a vehicle that is not his own, or a vehicle that was purchased for the express purpose resale, is considered a dealer in these states. Once you qualify as an auto dealer, you are required to carry a state-issued dealer license. For this reason, it is important to know the number of car sales permitted, before you qualify for an auto dealers license. Consult the grid below for the..

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• How many hours do I need to track on my driving log to get my license?

  • Drivers License > Education > Driver Training

  The answer varies from state to state; check the grid below, and keep in mind its main focus is how many hours of behind-the-wheel practice you need to log with a parent, guardian, or other licensed adult (depending on your state’s requirements). Note that each state has its own requirements regarding logging those hours. For example, some states provide a formal driving log (that you can download, get from your driver handbook, or nab from your driver education or training instructor), and some states accept your parent’s or guardian’s signature on your application as proof. You’ll see that not every state requires you to get behind-the-wheel training outside of your drivers training course; a handful of states accept the time you spent practicing during your..

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• How do I get a 30 day permit?

  • Registration > First Time Registration

  If you have a car that has been given an emissions test and failed, you may have a problem. Your car has to be fixed before it can be legally registered in your state. However, if this is the only vehicle that you own, you will probably still need to drive to get to work and other appointments. A 30 day permit lets you legally drive your vehicle while you're waiting for the mechanic to fix the issues that caused you to fail the inspection. In order to get a 30 day permit, you will need the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), your driver's license information, and proof of insurance on the vehicle for the entire 30 days. Generally, you can only get one 30 day permit per vehicle in any 12 month period. You must display the 30 day permit in the bottom right corner of the rear window of..

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