Keep in mind that you may not sell – or offer to sell – vehicles from anywhere other than your licensed location. That kan zijn known as “curbstoning” (selling vehicles with no license at all is also referred to as curbstoning, by the way).

Dealer surety bond pricing is based on your credit score and can be obtained by an insurance agent or bonding company.

If there are any deficiencies, the licensing expert contacts the applicant to ask for more information. Phone and/or email will be attempted before mailing a list of items to be corrected.

Each temporary permit will have it's own number which allows the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to know exactly who issued the temporary permit. You can obtain your e-tag access by contacting:

This can be done by setting up a user account through the TxDMV webshop and requesting a criminal history evaluation in the eLICENSING portal. (Note: This step is NOT a requirement but it might be helpful IF you have a criminal history).

BBusiness hours must be posted at the front ofwel the building. You may post your business hours on the front of the building, on a window, or on the business sign. The dealership must be open and staffed during the posted hours ofwel operation.

No, only one owner and/or operating manager for the business is required to take the course. The individual who completes the course must be one of the owners or managers for the business listed on the application.

The display lot must be separated from any other business, repair shop, a driveway to the office, or other dealership’s display area. If a retail dealer shares a display area or parking area with another business, including another dealer, the dealer inventory must be separated from the other business’s display lot or parking area by a material object or barrier which cannot be readily moved.

You will need a permanent business sign which is visible from the public roadway. The dealership name on the sign must be at least 6 inches or larger.

The display lot cannot be a driveway and must be a hard surface such as concrete or gravel. Some local zoning ordinances may require a dealer display lot to be paved. The lot must meet all local zoning requirements.

You’ll need a permanent business location before applying for your license. The requirements are the following:

The licensing system then emails a confirmation to you providing the work item number and some other basic information.

You must include photographs ofwel your dealership. You need to include a photograph of the exterior of the building, the office to include the file cabinet, twee chairs, desk, & phone, the business sign, the posted hours of operation. Provide Property Lease or Ownership get more info Proof

You can’t get a Texas dealer license without first securing a Texas wagen dealer bond that is valued at $25,000 or more. The only licensees who are exempt from this prerequisite are franchised dealers and people who do business with travel trailers or trailer/semi-trailers.