Thinking about opening your own car dealership in Arizona? First, you’ll need to get licensed and bonded. Here are the steps you need to take to get your business up and running.

Short on time? Read our Motor Vehicle Dealer License FAQ

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

Want to become a motor vehicle dealer in Kansas? You’ll have to meet some requirements and get licensed and bonded. Here are the steps you need to take to get your Kansas Motor Vehicle Dealer License:

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

Short on time? Check out our Car Dealer License FAQ.

• You are allowed to sell 4 vehicles in a 12-month period before you need to get a Louisiana dealer license. Vehicles must be registered in your name.
• If you want to sell more than 4 vehicles in a year, or if you want to start your own used car dealership, you will need to get a Louisiana Used Car Dealer License.
• If you wish to just go to auctions and buy a few cars, you still must own your own dealership or be affiliated with one (such as a salesman or buyer). The only exceptions to this are city parish or state auctions which are posted in the local paper.

Ready to start selling cars in Vermont? First you’ll need to get your Vermont Car Dealer License. Here are the steps you need to take:

Short on time? Check out our Car Dealer Licensing FAQ.

To register as a dealership in Alaska, you will need to get an Alaska Dealer License. The Alaska Department of Administration handles all licenses.

If I have a felony on my record, can I get approved for a car dealer license? The short answer is it depends.

Getting a car dealer license with a felony is not impossible. There are cases where you will have a more difficult time getting a car dealer license with a previous felony.

There are six Florida license types. All vehicle dealer licenses are administered and regulated through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

There are two license types for recreational vehicle dealers. They are:

• New Recreational Vehicle Dealer License (RV): allows the dealer to sell new and used recreational vehicles.
• Used Recreational Vehicle Dealer License (RU): allows the dealer to sell only new recreational vehicles.

For a full list of dealer license types, view the Florida Recreational Dealer Handbook.

Planning on starting a car dealership in New York for new vehicles? You must get a New York Dealer License if:

• You plan on selling at least 5 NEW vehicles within 12 months
• You plan on displaying at least 3 NEW vehicles for sale within 1 month on your own premises
• You plan on displaying at least 3 NEW vehicles at once on your own premises

Planning on selling USED vehicles? Check out this post: How To Get An NY Used Car Dealer License.

If you are unsure if you need a New York Dealer License, check out this post on “Do I Need a Dealer License To Sell Cars?”

In order to start an Oklahoma used car dealership, the state of Oklahoma requires you to get an Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Dealer License. 

Short on time? Read our Motor Vehicle Dealer License FAQ