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Does my state offer a vehicle dealers handbook or manual?

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Obtaining a Vehicle Dealers Handbook or Other Dealer Information

Obtaining a dealer license is a timely process, complicated by numerous applications and deciphering local zoning and tax codes.

To help in your understanding every state and the District of Columbia publishes car dealer license information. Some offer the information in the form of a car dealers manual (see accompanying grid), while most others provide online assistance.

Regardless of form you can be certain of receiving help in finding information on the following topics related to dealers of new cars, used cars, or both:

  • Surety bonds.
  • Car dealers license fees.
  • Business sign requirements for dealers.
  • Car display space requirements.
  • Forms for car sales.
  • Place of business requirements.
  • Proper files for maintaining records of auto sales.
  • Auto dealers employees insurance requirements.
Alabama Motor Vehicle Dealer Regulatory License Manual
Alaska No handbook. DMV provides license information packet.
Arizona No handbook. AZ provides online pamphlet.
Arkansas No handbook. AK provides Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Rules brochure.
California Handbook of Registration Procedures
Colorado Motor Vehicle Industry License Law Manual
Connecticut Dealer Registry Procedures Manual
Delaware Dealer Procedures Manual
Florida Florida Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Dealers' Handbook
Georgia No handbook. GA provides downloadable brochures based on dealer topic.
Hawaii No handbook. HI provides dealership application with detailed explanations of requirements.
Idaho No handbook. ID offers downloadable fact sheets and brochures.
Illinois No handbook. IL offers a Regulations for Vehicle Dealers pamphlet.
Indiana No handbook. IN offers 16-page dealership packet.
Iowa No handbook. Check Chapter 32 of Iowa vehicle codes.
Kansas No handbook. KS offers a Basic Requirements to Become a Dealer pamphlet.
Kentucky Kentucky Motor Vehicle Commission Dealer Handbook
Louisiana No handbook. LA offers an online checklist of license requirements.
Maine No handbook. ME offers online publications.
Maryland No handbook. MD offers a New Vehicle Dealer License Application Packet.
Massachusetts No handbook. Check Chapter 93B of General Laws of Massachusetts.
Michigan Dealer Manual
Minnesota Motor Vehicle Basic Requirements & Information Dealer Guide
Mississippi No handbook. Information found on the MS Motor Vehicle Commission website.
Missouri No handbook. Dealer information page on Department of Revenue's website.
Montana No handbook. MT instead provides a Dealer Information Packet.
Nebraska No handbook. Instruction sheet provided by the NB Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board.
Nevada Registration and Title Guide
New Hampshire Dealership manual available for $10 from DMV.
New Jersey No handbook. MVC offers online requirements page.
New Mexico No handbook. License requirements found in NM vehicle codes.
New York Motor Vehicle Dealers and Transporters Regulations Manual
North Carolina North Carolina Vehicle Dealer Regulation Manual
North Dakota No handbook. ND provides downloadable brochures.
Ohio No handbook. OH provides online dealer information.
Oklahoma No handbook. OK provides online information.
Oregon Vehicle Title and Registration Handbook
Pennsylvania No handbook. PA provides online rules and regulations.
Rhode Island No handbook. RI provides online rules and requirements.
South Carolina Dealer and Wholesaler Manual
South Dakota South Dakota Dealer Manual
Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission details requirements online.
Texas Motor Vehicle Dealer Manual
Utah Dealer Question and Answer Handbook
Vermont Handbook available through the DMV's Enforcement and Safety Division.
Virginia No handbook. VA provides online rules and regulations.
Washington Vehicle Dealer & Manufacturer Manual
West Virginia No handbook. Dealer Services provides a license requirements guide.
Wisconsin No handbook. Department of Transportation offers online information.
Wyoming No handbook. WY provides a Requirements for Dealers information sheet.
Washington DC No handbook. DMV provides online dealer information.

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