How to get an auto dealer
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  • Step-by-step instructions on getting your business registration in Virginia
  • 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. Virginia business registration requirements

  • 2.1. Pick a business type
  • 2.2. Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS
  • 2.3. Register with the State Corporation Commission (SCC)
  • 2.4. Register with Virginia Tax and the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), and more

  • 3. Dealer Licensing

  • 3.1. Licensing requirements
    • 3.1.1. Secure a business location and comply with local zoning ordinances
    • 3.1.2. Comply with facility requirements
    • 3.1.3. Apply to become a Dealer-Operator
    • 3.1.4. Obtain motor vehicle liability insurance
    • 3.1.5.Enter into a franchise agreement (franchise dealer license applicants only!)
  • 3.1.6. Get an auto dealer surety bond
  • 3.1.7. Complete your license application and attach all additional documents
  • 3.1.8. Pay fees and submit your application
  • 3.2. 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

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

Bryant surety bonds

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 Virginia 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 Virginia.

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

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

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