July 18th, 2025
Dealer-only auctions, tax deductions, dealer plates, and financing perks: what a California vehicle dealer license unlocks for full-time and part-time dealers.
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Posted in: Dealer Licensing
May 28th, 2024
Who needs a California vehicle salesperson license, who is exempt, the fees and background check, how long it lasts, and the rules for displaying it at work.
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April 12th, 2024
Live Scan fingerprinting sends prints electronically to the Department of Justice for the background check that every California dealer and salesperson needs.
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October 13th, 2023
A past felony or misdemeanor does not end your California dealer license plans. How to disclose past convictions on the Personal History Questionnaire form.
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December 21st, 2021
An auto broker endorsement lets a California dealer negotiate vehicle purchases for clients. What brokers do, how to qualify, and the records DMV requires.
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September 2nd, 2021
You can sell cars from home with a California wholesale dealer license, but zoning, office space, and dealer-only sales rules change how the business works.
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