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.

How to get a Florida Recreational Vehicle Dealer License

Pre-Application

Before entering the business of selling motor vehicles, you must have a dealership site approved by a Division of Motorist Services Regional Office.

Address and contact information here.

Upon approval of the site by the Regional Office Compliance Examiner/Officer, you will be eligible to move forward.

Step #1: Complete Application for Recreational Vehicle Dealer

View Recreational Vehicle Dealer License application.

Step #2: Purchase a $10,000 Florida Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond

A Florida Recreational Dealer Bond is a type of surety bond.

You will not have to pay $10,000 for your bond.

You will pay somewhere between 1-15% of the total bond amount, so $100 – $1,750.

The best way to see what you would pay for your Florida Recreational Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond is to get a free quote:

Get a free Florida Dealer Bond quote

Step #3: Provide Other Paperwork

• Copy of garage liability insurance
• Copy of lease or proof of ownership
• Copy of business registration
• Copy of corporate papers/articles of incorporation
• Sales tax number
• Federal Employer Identification number

For a complete list of requirements, view the General Requirements List.

Step #4: Take Dealer Training Course

This class is a requirement before you can get your Florida Recreational Dealer License. It is offered by the following dealer training schools:

• Advanced Dealer Training Institute
  Telephone: 561-791-9511 and 1-888-791-9511
  Email Address: adti@mvdti.com     
• Automotive Industry Center for Excellence, LLC., (AICE)
  Telephone Registration: 1-866-930-4577
  E-mail address: info@theaice.com     
• Florida Auto Dealer School
  Telephone: 1-866-884-0549
  E-mail address: tmyers@floridaautodealerschool.com

Step #5: Take Fingerprints

Worried about a previous felony or conviction? Check out this post on “Getting a Dealer License with a Felony”

Fingerprints cost $54.25 per person.

Step #6: Pay Licensing Fees

Make out a check payable to the DHSMV in the amount of $340

The $340 fee is for application fee ($300) and annual fee ($40) to the Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Trust Fund.

Step #7: Submit

Mail all paperwork listed on the Florida Dealer License Application, plus fees and your original surety bond to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Upon approval, you’ll receive your newly issued Florida Recreational Dealer License in the mail within a month.

For more information on how to get a Florida Dealer License, view Florida’s license requirements and steps.