Virginia Dealer Manual - Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

Virginia Dealer’s Manual
October 1, 2009
c. If the premises are contiguous to the established place of business, a supplemental license is not
required
d. situated on an approved lot (a properly zoned vacant lot or premises)
1.5.3 Period of Validity of License Certificate
a. A supplemental dealer license certificate is valid for a period of up to two years. All license
certificates will expire on the last day of the month of expiration.
b. A temporary supplemental license may be issued for a period not to exceed seven days.
1.5.4 Applying for Your Supplemental Dealer License Certificate
You should submit to DMV or to the MVDB as appropriate:
a. Form DSD-13, “Application for Permanent/Temporary Supplemental Motor Dealer License” (a
minimum of fifteen days prior to sale for temporary supplementals)
b. license Fee of $20.00 for DMV licensed dealers, or $40.00 for MVDB licensed dealers (if a
permanent location for less than a full year the fee is pro-rated for MVDB license holders)
c. proof of proper zoning
d. Franchise dealers, for temporary supplementals, must provide proof or certify on form MVDB-22,
that all franchise dealers of the same line-make in the area of responsibility of the proposed
location do not oppose the issuance of a temporary supplemental license.
e. Independent dealers may conduct a temporary sale in the same political jurisdiction as the dealer is
licensed or within a contiguous jurisdiction. An exception to the above may be allowed if the
dealer provides a notice and invitation to participate in the sale to all licensed dealers in the
jurisdiction of the sale 30 days prior to the date of the sale.
Note: any such dealer accepting the invitation must also apply for a supplemental location license.
1.5.5 Inspection by DMV Investigator/MVDB Field Investigator
After you have applied for a Supplemental or Temporary Supplemental Dealer License, a DMV
Investigator or a MVDB field representative will come to your supplemental location to conduct an
inspection. You will be notified ahead of time by phone of the date and time the inspection will take
place.
You are not required to maintain a permanent building; however the Investigator/Representative will
check to ensure your location meets the following requirements:
• proof of proper zoning
• executed lease or document of ownership of your property
• sign showing trade name with letters at least six inches high
1.5.6 Issuance of Your Supplemental Dealer License
If all aspects of your application and inspection meet the requirements DMV or MVDB issues you a
Supplemental or Temporary Supplemental Dealer License. Your license will be mailed to you.
1.5.7 Licenses for Salespersons Employed at Your Supplemental Place of Business
Any salespersons who work at your supplemental place of business must obtain their required licenses
through your principal place of business. (See procedure DLR 130 for information on salespersons
licenses.)
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