CHANGING THE LOCATION OF OF A DEALERSHIP

 
To Establish A New Dealership
  • The Dealer-operator applicant must satisfactorily pass a course of study
  • The Dealer-operator and all salespersons shall have successfully passed the required exams or have been previously licensed
  • Must provide proof of proper zoning
  • Comply with the provisions of 46.2-1510, Established Place of Business
  • Maintain the required business hours found in 46.2-1533
  • The required dealership signs are found in 46.2-1534
  • Must employ a certified dealer-operator
  • Dealer and all salespersons must complete a criminal history request form
  • Must furnish a $50,000 surety bond for the first three years
  • Will furnish a Buyers Order for approval
  • Submit DSD-7 (application for salesperson license)
  • For dealer license plates, submit DSD-9. Liability insurance required
  • Submit DSD-10 (application for dealer license), with attachments to MVDB
  • A MVDB field representative will inspect the established place of business
  • Upon successful inspection the license and dealer plates will be presented by the representative

Note: A complete application package may be obtained from the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board by calling (877) 270-0203 or VIADA (800) 394-1960.
 

To Change Locations 
  • Comply with 46.2-1510, 1533 and 1534 as stated above
  • Proof of proper zoning for new location
  • Submit DSD-13 (application for Permanent Supplemental License) to MVDB
  • Must pay prorated fee if moving to a different county, city or town
  • Will require final inspection

To Open Supplemental Location 
  • Location must be less than 500 yards from primary location
  • Supplemental license not needed if property is contiguous and only broken by a street
  • Submit Form DSD-13 (application for Permanent Supplemental License)
  • Letter of proper zoning
  • Pay prorated fee to expire with current primary license
  • Will require final inspection

A Temporary Supplemental Location License Is Available

 

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