How to Become a Car Dealer in California

To become a licensed car dealer the State ofdo wholesale dealerships struggle getting proper zoning
California Department of Motor Vehicles requires apermission from the government.Once a would be
dealer applicant to take a six hour preparation class todealer passes the test they must prepare for DMV
become a licensed car dealer. There are 2 main typesapproval from the inspector. To prepare the following
of dealers, retail or wholesale. Retail Dealers havetasks must be done.
more restrictions as liability which required more dealerThe applicant must produce 11 photos
insurance as well as a larger dealer bond, but retail1)building 2)outside sign 3)display area 4)office
dealer are the only dealers allowed to sell to the public.5)business license 6)resale permit 7)telephone 8)inside
Wholesale dealers may only sell to other dealers.Thesigns 9)locked cabinet 10)checkbook 11)dmv dealer
applicant must take the class and pass a 40 questionbookThen the applicant must submit:
test, then submit an application and a bond, then submitzoning approval letter, OL902 certificate of class
photos and pass an on-site inspection. Upon reviewcompletion, TSM888 business license resale permit
the DMV inspector will review the dealer's applicationficticious name statement telephone listing livescan
and then approve the tempory license. Often thefingerprint card personal history questionaire completed
largest struggle for those attempting to start a retaildmv dealer application bond in the name of the owner
dealership is the zoning for the city or county to allowdealership.Temporary license can be granted within 30
a dealership at the choosen location. Make sure thatdays permanent license can be granted within 120
the location you choose is zoned properly and/or willdays.TriStar Motors LLC - CA DMV approved Dealer
be an acceptable location for a retail dealership. Rarelyeducation provider teaching in 17 cities statewide.