How to get an auto dealer
license in Louisiana

Our practical guide outlines all the major requirements for becoming a licensed and bonded car dealer in Louisiana

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  • Step-by-step instructions on getting your business registration in Louisiana
  • Information on licensing requirements for all dealer license types
  • Overview of the costs associated with getting licensed and bonded
  • A printable checklist with all licensing requirements for your convenience!
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Table of Contents

  • 1. Introduction

  • 1.1. Overview
  • 1.2. Dealer license types

  • 2. Louisiana business registration requirements

  • 2.1. Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • 2.2. Create your Louisiana business entity
  • 2.3. Register with the Louisiana Department of Revenue
  • 2.4. Get a Workers Compensation Insurance, if applicable

  • 3. Dealer Licensing

  • 3.1. Licensing requirements
    • 3.1.1. Meet business location criteria
    • 3.1.2. Ensure that you meet all licensing criteria for your license type
    • 3.1.3. File your application and documents and pay relevant fees
  • 3.1. License renewal

  • 4. Bonding

  • 4.1. What is an auto dealer bond?
  • 4.2. How much does the auto dealer bond cost?
  • 4.3. How to get bonded?

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  • Appendix: Printable licensing checklists

  • Louisiana New Motor Vehicle Dealer Licensing Checklist
  • Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Licensing Checklist

About the Author

Todd Bryant

Todd Bryant is the President and CEO of Bryant Surety Bonds. He frequently shares his expertise on everything related to licensing and bonding requirements in an effort to help aspiring entrepreneurs

  • the washington post
  • Entrepreneur
  • azcentral
  • wardsauto
  • autodealer

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Bryant Surety Bonds is a surety agency with a long track record of assisting auto dealers get bonded in all 50 states.

We get a great number of dealer bond requests from Louisiana and a lot of questions related to the bonding and licensing process. This is why we decided to share our expertise and provide this free resource on everything related to getting your dealer license and bond in Louisiana.

Mr. Bryant's pieces have been featured in publications such as:

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