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Dealer Certificate Fees and Plate Requirements

  • dealer application (DSD-10)
  • certificate fee $100
  • salesperson license application (DSD-7)
  • salesperson fee $10
  • plate application (DLD-9) [optional]
  • zoning compliance (DSD-65 and DSD-65A)
  • buyers order
  • $25,000 surety bond
  • inspection required

    Remember,

    • An application for a dealer’s license must include the name of a qualified dealer-operator.
    • Each salesperson applicant must be properly qualified.
    • The dealer-operator and salesperson qualifications may be obtained by successfully completing an examination administered at a local DMV customer service center (CSC) and paying a $25 fee.

    Additional License Fees Information

    • Partner or Partners Added or Dropped

      - DSD-10 application, same certificate number, no new plates, no inspection needed - - prorated fee of $8.33 per month for each month remaining in the license year.Dealer Certificate Fees and Plate Requirements

    • Dealer Moves Sales Office, Different Political Sub-Division

      - DSD-10 application, same certificate number, new proof of zoning, needs inspection - fee will be prorated at a rate of $8.33 per month for each year remaining in the licensing period.

    • Dealer Moves Sales Office, Same Political Sub-Division

      - DSD-10 application, same certificate number, proof of zoning, needs inspection (no zoning required if change of trade name only), no fee.

    • Dealer Moves Sales Office, Same Political Sub-Division or Changes Trade-Name

      - DSD-10 application, same certificate number, plates must be exchanged (DSD-9), inspection required for exchange of plates to be made - no fee.

    • Change from Individual or Partnership to a Corporation or Vice-Versa

      - DSD 10 application, new certificate number, certificate fee $100, must purchase new plates (DSD-9) application, salesperson applications (DSD-7), $10 fee to transfer salesperson license, inspection is needed.

    • Change on the Name of a Corporation with an Amendment to the Charter

      - DSD 10 application, same certificate number, no new plates are required, needs inspection - no fee.

    • Change in the Name of a Corporation with a New Charter Drawn Up

      - DSD 10 application, new certificate number, certificate fee $100, purchase new plates (DSD-9), salesperson application (DSD-7), salesperson fee $10, needs inspection.

    • Supplemental Location

      - DSD 13, proof of zoning, needs inspection, must be within 500 yards of principal location for a permanent supplemental location - fee $20.00.

    • Change in Corporate Officers

      - No fee.

    • Change in Fictitious Name

      - No fee.

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