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• Do I have to take a test to get an auto dealers license?

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

  Car Dealers and Dealers License Test Requirements by State Two states - Idaho and Virginia - require all auto dealer applicants to pass a dealer-operator license exam. These tests, which are for selling both new cars and used cars, are based on dealer rules and regulations for your state. License test questions may include: If you intend to change your auto dealers location, you must notify the licensing board within how many days?  What must car dealers do to issue a third set of temporary plates? When can original car sales records be stored off-site? What is the process for replacing a lost car dealer license plate? How long must odometer disclosure statements, resulting from auto sales, be kept on file for? Other Dealer License Requirements In addition to passing a dealer test you..

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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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• Where do I apply for an auto dealers license?

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

  Applying for Your Auto Dealers License Every state and the District of Columbia requires a dealers license in order to sell used cars and new cars. Dealer license requirements and fees vary by state, as do the governing bodies of this part of the car sales business (see grid below). In addition to requiring proper dealer documents and fees, all governing licensing boards also mandate specific place-of-business requirements. Usually this includes providing proof of an actual physical address, a permanent car dealers business sign that can be read from the road, vehicle display space and a legitimate dealers business office equipped with a phone, desk, electricity, and a file for storing car dealer records. Most state DMV websites generally provide online links and information for car dealer..

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• How often must an auto salesperson renew license?

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

  Renewing Your Auto Salesperson License Because license renewal periods vary by state, we've constructed a state-by-state auto salesperson license renewal chart. As you'll see, many states (those marked "NA" or "not applicable") don't require a car salesperson to obtain any type of auto sales person license. Most of those that do, however, require a one-year renew license period. As a salesperson, you certainly don't want your license to expire. So, know when it needs to be renewed, make sure you don't miss the deadline - even if it's for a day. For more details about your license renewal or other matters about your salesperson license, contact your state's licensing board. Or, ask your dealer for more information...

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• Where do I apply for an auto salesperson license?

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

  Applying for an Auto Salesperson License Depending on your state you may need to obtain a salesperson license to work at a dealership and pursue a career in car sales. If required, the process, in most states, is straightforward, demanding nothing more than completing and submitting a salesperson form to the appropriate governing body along with a designated license fee. In a few states you'll be required to jointly complete the sales person application with your employer, the dealer. Auto Dealers Must First Hire Salespeople Whether you want to sell new cars, used cars, or both, if you reside in a state requiring a salesperson license to get into auto sales (see accompanying grid), you'll need to be first hired by a car dealer before you can apply. Car dealers are well versed on..

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