July 11th, 2026 by admin
This is a critical reminder for all occupational license holders who are required to maintain a valid surety bond. Following a recent update to the Occupational Licensing (OL) DXP platform, the system now automatically cancels a license the...
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July 18th, 2025 by Jessica Biarbe
Becoming a licensed vehicle dealer in California comes with several potential benefits, especially for those interested in the automotive industry. Whether you are looking for a full-time business or want to own a part-time business with exclusive perks,...
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May 28th, 2024 by Jessica Biarbe
It is unlawful for any person to act as a vehicle salesperson without having first obtained a license or temporary permit issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles or if the license or temporary permit issued by the Department has been canceled, suspended,...
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April 12th, 2024 by Jessica Biarbe
Live Scan is an inkless electronic fingerprin!ng system developed by the
Department of Justice. Fingerprints are electronically transmitted to the
Department of Justice for a criminal records check along with personal descriptor
information in a matter...
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Tags: california, dealership, live scan
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October 13th, 2023 by admin
An application for an Occupational License where there is a past criminal history, either
Felony or Misdemeanor that occurred within the past 10 years need to be disclosed in the
Personal History Questionnaire form even if you were pardoned, pled nolo...
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Tags: california, compliance, conviction, dealership
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September 12th, 2023 by Jessica Biarbe
Before any dealer license is issued or renewed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, the applicant must file with the Occupational License Unit a bond executed by an admitted surety insurer or cash CD in the same amount.
Surety bonds are designed to...
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Tags: compliance, dealership, financing
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August 7th, 2023 by Jessica Biarbe
Garage liability insurance is a specialty type of insurance targeted to the automotive industry. The policy protects property damage and bodily injury resulting from operations.
How Garage Liability Insurance Works
Garage liability insurance is a type...
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Tags: california, compliance, insurance
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April 30th, 2023 by Jessica Biarbe
DMV has now launched their Occupational Licensing Online Portal which allows applications to be processed more efficiently for original applications, renewals, modifications and management of your Occupational License. The new system streamlines the...
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Tags: california, dmv, industry news
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December 28th, 2021 by Jessica Biarbe
"Buy here, pay here" dealerships are auto dealers that not only sell cars but effectively act as the bank, too, by providing in-house financing, typically for buyers with bad credit.* Interest rates can be higher than other lending options and customers...
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Tags: california, compliance, dealership, financing
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December 21st, 2021 by Jessica Biarbe
An auto broker is simply an endorsement to a retail vehicle dealer’s license.
They specialize as an auto buying service locating vehicles for customers
according to their parameters and specifications of the vehicle the customer
is looking to buy.
Auto...
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Tags: auto broker, california, dealership, wholesale
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