Apply for a car dealer license with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The application process is fairly extensive, requiring various completed forms, bond purchases, and criminal background checks.
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Types of Dealer Licenses in Arizona
Arizona makes available—and requires, depending on your situation—several motor vehicle dealer licenses:
- New Car Dealer.
- Used Car Dealer.
- A person—other than a new car dealer—who sells or negotiates the sale, buys, exchanges, or auctions 7 vehicles or more in 12 months.
- Public Consignment Auction Dealer.
- Wholesale Dealer.
- Wholesale Auction Dealer.
- Broker.
- Manufacturer.
- Distributer.
- Auto Recycler.
You'll mark which license you're applying for on the application; both the application and ADOT provide explanations of each license type.
Also, ADOT recommends contacting the following departments if you have any questions about which license you need:
- Car Dealer Licensing: (602) 712-7571.
- Arizona Independent Automotive Dealers Association (AIADA): (602) 246-1498.
- AIADA provides information related to required license-specific compliance classes.
Applying for an AZ Car Dealer License
To apply for your AZ dealer license, you will need to:
- Complete a Motor Vehicle Dealer Application (Form 46-0408).
- The application comes with detailed instructions on completing the application. Make sure you review and follow the instructions carefully to ensure acceptance of your application.
- Provide your fingerprint cards (Form FD-258) in an envelope sealed by the fingerprint technician.
- ADOT requires a criminal record check for each applicant and partner. You can request a fingerprint card online and bring it to an approved fingerprinting location.
- Your application will be denied if you've been convicted of fraud or an auto-related felony within the last 10 years OR any type of felony within the last 5 years.
- Provide any other applicable required documents.
- You can use the checklist included with the application to help.
- Pay the $15 filing fee and $22 background check fee (per applicant).
- You'll receive an invoice for all other applicable fees to be paid later.
Mail the application and all associated documents and fees to:
Motor Vehicle Division
Dealer Licensing Unit
P.O. Box 2100
MD 552M
Phoenix, AZ 85001
Dealer Licensing Unit
P.O. Box 2100
MD 552M
Phoenix, AZ 85001
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Refer to the state's Dealer Services and Licensing for a more detailed process overview and further information about licensing, additional dealer forms, and more.
Apply for a Business License
Most likely, you'll also need to apply for a business license.
Refer to the Arizona Department of Revenue (DOR) licensing guide about obtaining a business license to operate your business, including information about taxes.
Dealer Licensing Fees
When submitting your application, you'll need to pay the following:
- $15 filing fee.
- $22 background check fee per applicant.
After your application has been filed, you will be billed for later payments of any applicable fee among the following:
- License: $100.
- Provisional license: $10.
- Branch office: $50.
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