Last Updated 3rd of June, 2010
How do I apply for a NY auto salesperson license? New York
Skip the NY Salesperson License
You're off the hook. Neither the state nor the DMV requires a sales person license in order to sell vehicles. So if you're a dealer – whether you sell new cars, used cars, or both – you're free to hire any salesperson as you so choose.The rules and regulations in auto sales lie in the business itself.
Want to Apply for a Dealers License?
To own and operate a dealership you must have a New York auto dealers license. This requires:- Submitting a car dealers application and paying the $37.50 application fee and $450 license fee.
- Providing proof of an actual place of business. This must include a sign, phone service, heat, electricity, and a desk and have proper vehicle display space. In addition, within the office, you must also have the following forms: bills of sale, odometer and damage statements, warranty forms, and a book of registry.
- Providing proof of a surety bond.
- Providing proof of worker's compensation insurance.
- Providing a completed Business Certificate.
- Providing a copy of the NY Department of Tax and Finance DTF-17A Certificate of Authority.
There is no guarantee that you will be granted a car dealer license. Some common reasons for rejection include possessing a criminal record, no proof of ownership, no proof of a physical location, and providing incorrect information.
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