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Dealer Licensing Procedures
Minimum requirements can be mailed upon request of the dealer by calling (304) 926-0705.
Upon receiving the minimum requirement handout, contact the office of dealer services to set an appointment for a pre-inspection of the dealership location. The inspector will deliver the application package during the appointment.
Dealer licensing requirements *(unless otherwise indicated)
- Completed application
- $25,000 surety bond *(bond not required for repo-financial institution, mfg-manufacturer or trs-transporter)
- 20/40/10 Dealer Liability Insurance *(insurance not required for ls-license service)
- Personal property tax receipt in the name of each owner/corporate officer or an affidavit from the county in which the dealership will be located stating that no taxes are owed
- Pictures of dealership and sign with letters no less than 4” in height
- A valid business license in the state of WV
- Garage agreement if required
- Franchise agreement if required
Background Check
When dealer services receives your application, an inspector will be sent to fingerprint all owners/corporate officers and to get signatures on a release of information waiver. After the waiver is completed and signed by all owners/corporate officers, Dealer Services checks with various agencies to be sure:
- Prospective dealers are approved through the bureau of employment programs for non-delinquency of unemployment benefits.
- Criminal investigation bureau reports return stating “no record”.
- The tax department states all owners/corporate officers are in good standing.
Upon receipt and approval of all the above, a license certificate will be issued and dealer plates will be sent to the dealer.
| lClass of Licenses | Application Fee | Renewal Fee | Licensing Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| D - New & Used | $250.00 | $100.00 | July 1 to June 30 |
| Duc - Used | $250.00 | $100.00 | July 1 to June 30 |
| Drv - Recreational | $250.00 | $100.00 | July 1 to June 30 |
| Dtr - Trailer | $250.00 | $25.00 | July 1 to June 30 |
| F - Motorcycle | $250.00 | $10.00 | July 1 to June 30 |
| Mfg - Manufacturer | $250.00 | $100.00 | July 1 to June 30 |
| Trs - Transporter | $250.00 | $100.00 | July 1 to June 30 |
| Aa - Auto Auction | $250.00 | $100.00 | July 1 to June 30 |
| Wdr - Wrecker | $250.00 | $15.00 | July 1 to June 30 |
| Dismantler | - | - | - |
| Rebuilder | - | - | - |
| Repo-Financial | $100.00 | $100.00 | July 1 to June 30 |
| Institution | - | - | - |
| Ls-License Service | $25.00 | $25.00 | July 1 to June 30 |
Temporary Plates
Dealers can visit our office or apply by mail order to purchase temporary plates at a cost of $3.00 per plate.
Dealer Recovery Fund
New dealers applying for a license and dealer's renewing an existing license are required to pay a $150.00 into the recovery fund.
For Dealer Questions:
Phone: (304) 926-0705
Write: Dealer Services
PO Box 17100
Charleston, WV 25317
