In order to legally sell cars in the state of Washington, the Department of Licensing in Washington State requires you to get a Washington Car Dealer License. 

Washington residents are legally allowed to sell up to four vehicles per year without being licensed, as long as the vehicles are registered in their name. To sell any number of vehicles that aren’t registered to you is a criminal felony. 

Note on Washington Wholesale Dealer Licenses: Effective July 1, 2017 Washington will stop issuing Wholesale Dealer Licenses. More info here: How to get a Washington Wholesale Dealer License – Not What You Think.

Not sure if you need a dealer license? Check out this post on selling cars without a license.

An Auto Dealer Bond is a type of surety bond that auto dealers need before they can get licensed.

The important thing to remember about these bonds is that they are not a protection for you (the dealer), but for your customers.

Wondering how much an Auto Dealer Bond will cost you? Get a free quote.

Are you looking to start your own car dealership in California?  Before you can start selling cars, the state requires you get a California Dealer License.

Not sure if you need a dealer license? Check out this post on selling cars without a license.

Short on time? Read our Motor Vehicle Dealer License FAQ

Generally, anyone engaging in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging motor vehicles of any kind in the state of Texas must get a Texas Dealer License. 

You are able to sell up to 5 vehicles a year as long as those vehicles are titled in your name and used primarily for personal, family, or household use. If you wish to flip cars for a profit, you will need a Texas Dealer License.

Not sure if you need a license? Check out this post on selling cars without a license.

Ready to start a car dealership in South Carolina? Before you can open up your dealership doors, you will need to get licensed and bonded. Here are the steps you need to take to get your South Carolina dealer license:

Not sure if you need a dealer license? Check out this post on selling cars without a license.

Short on time? Read our Motor Vehicle Dealer License FAQ

Are you interested in starting a car dealership in “The Constitution State?” According to Connecticut State Law, auto dealers must get a Connecticut Dealer License from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.

Not sure if you need a dealer license? Check out this post on selling cars without a license.

By law, if you are buying, selling, brokering, or dealing 5 or more vehicles in a 12-month period, you are considered a car dealer and you must obtain and Iowa Dealer’s License.

Not sure if you need a dealer license? Check out this post on  selling cars without a license.

Short on time? Read our Motor Vehicle Dealer License FAQ

The Colorado Motor Vehicle Dealer Board is the state licensing authority for all Colorado Dealer/Wholesale Licenses. If you plan on selling 3 or more vehicles in a year, then you will need to get a Colorado Dealer/Wholesale License.

Not sure if you need a dealer license? Check out this post on selling cars without a license.

Looking for a Dealer Bond quote? Free Colorado Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond Quote