Virginia Dealer Manual - Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Virginia Dealer Manual - Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Virginia Dealer Manual - Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
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<strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Dealer</strong>’s <strong>Manual</strong><br />
October 1, 2009<br />
1.1.12 <strong>Dealer</strong> License Plates<br />
A dealer plate must be attached to each new vehicle owned or assigned to a dealer’s inventory while it is<br />
being driven on a public highway. The plate must be attached to the rear <strong>of</strong> vehicle, in the same location<br />
provided for license plates.<br />
Note: See DLR 140 for authorized use <strong>of</strong> dealer plates.<br />
1.2 DLR 105-HOW TO OBTAIN AN ORIGINAL LICENSE CERTIFICATE<br />
Code <strong>of</strong> <strong>Virginia</strong>: §§ 46.2-1500, 46.2-1900, 46.2-1900.1 and 46.2-1900.2<br />
1.2.1 Who Needs a License Certificate<br />
All <strong>of</strong> the below who wish to engage in business in <strong>Virginia</strong> must first obtain a License Certificate for<br />
each place <strong>of</strong> business they operate.<br />
• Franchised Automobile <strong>Dealer</strong>s<br />
• Franchised Truck <strong>Dealer</strong>s<br />
• Franchised <strong>Motor</strong>cycle <strong>Dealer</strong>s<br />
• Franchised T&M <strong>Dealer</strong><br />
• Independent Automobile <strong>Dealer</strong>s<br />
• Independent Truck <strong>Dealer</strong>s<br />
• Independent <strong>Motor</strong>cycle <strong>Dealer</strong>s<br />
• Independent Trailer <strong>Dealer</strong>s<br />
• Independent T&M <strong>Dealer</strong>s<br />
• Supplemental Locations <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> the Above<br />
• Demolishers<br />
• Rebuilders<br />
• Salvage <strong>Dealer</strong>s<br />
• Savage Pools<br />
• Distributors<br />
• Manufacturers<br />
• Factory/Distributor Branches<br />
1.2.2 Period <strong>of</strong> Validity <strong>of</strong> License Certificate<br />
A <strong>Dealer</strong> License Certificate is valid for either one or two years as selected by applicant. All <strong>Dealer</strong><br />
License Certificates will expire on the last day <strong>of</strong> the month <strong>of</strong> expiration.<br />
1.2.3 Applying for Your Original <strong>Dealer</strong> License Certificate<br />
Submit all necessary papers, forms and fees to DMV/MVDB at the same time.<br />
1.2.4 All <strong>Dealer</strong>s<br />
ALL dealers must submit:<br />
a. form DSD-10, “<strong>Motor</strong> Vehicle <strong>Dealer</strong> License Application for Initial License or Renewal”<br />
b. either the single or the two-year fee for the license as appropriate<br />
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