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Where do I apply for an auto salesperson license?
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Applying for an Auto Salesperson License
Depending on your state you may need to obtain a salesperson license to work at a dealership and pursue a career in car sales. If required, the process, in most states, is straightforward, demanding nothing more than completing and submitting a salesperson form to the appropriate governing body along with a designated license fee. In a few states you'll be required to jointly complete the sales person application with your employer, the dealer.Auto Dealers Must First Hire Salespeople
Whether you want to sell new cars, used cars, or both, if you reside in a state requiring a salesperson license to get into auto sales (see accompanying grid), you'll need to be first hired by a car dealer before you can apply. Car dealers are well versed on salesperson requirements and realize it's in their best interest to facilitate the application process. Dealers will have all the information you need for obtaining a license.| Alabama | No license required. |
| Alaska | No license required. |
| Arizona | No license required. |
| Arkansas | Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) |
| California | Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) |
| Colorado | Auto Industry Division |
| Connecticut | No license required. |
| Delaware | No license required. |
| Florida | No license required. |
| Georgia | No license required. |
| Hawaii | Motor Vehicle Licensing Board |
| Idaho | Jointly complete application with employer (dealer) and submit to Vehicle Services. |
| Illinois | No license required. |
| Indiana | No license required. |
| Iowa | No license required. |
| Kansas | Department of Transportation (DOT) |
| Kentucky | Apply through your dealership. |
| Louisiana | Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) |
| Maine | No license required. |
| Maryland | Business Licensing and Consumer Services Division (BL & CS) |
| Massachusetts | Handled by each individual municipality's licensing board. |
| Michigan | No license required. |
| Minnesota | No license required. |
| Mississippi | Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission (MMVC) |
| Missouri | No license required. |
| Montana | No license required. |
| Nebraska | Jointly complete application with employer (dealer) and submit to the Nebraska Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board. |
| Nevada | Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) |
| New Hampshire | No license required. |
| New Jersey | No license required. |
| New Mexico | No license required. |
| New York | No license required. |
| North Carolina | License and Theft Bureau |
| North Dakota | No license required. |
| Ohio | Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) |
| Oklahoma | Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) |
| Oregon | No license required. |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Vehicle Board |
| Rhode Island | No license required. |
| South Carolina | No license required. |
| South Dakota | No license required. |
| Tennessee | Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) |
| Texas | No license required. |
| Utah | Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division (MVED) |
| Vermont | No license required. |
| Virginia | Motor Vehicle Dealer Board (MVDB) |
| Washington | No license required. |
| West Virginia | Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (DMV) |
| Wisconsin | Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) |
| Wyoming | No license required. |
| Washington DC | Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs |
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