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 />
1.9.4 Use <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dealer</strong> Promotional Plates<br />
1) The promotional design must be approved by the Commissioner and the plate may be used for<br />
general use.<br />
2) The promotional plate may be used for special events such as parades, tournaments, etc.<br />
3) Liability insurance must be maintained on each plate assigned.<br />
Promotional Plates May be Used:<br />
4) on vehicles held for sale or resale in inventory<br />
5) no more than 30 consecutive days for each event<br />
6) A use or extended use <strong>of</strong> the plate must be approved by the Commissioner upon written<br />
request as outlined under DLR 145.<br />
1.10 DLR 145-HOW TO OBTAIN DEALER LICENSE PLATES<br />
1.10.1 Assignment <strong>of</strong> Letters & Numbers on <strong>Dealer</strong>s Plates<br />
DMV assigns the letters and numbers on your dealer license plates according to the type <strong>of</strong> dealership you<br />
maintain.<br />
The following is an example license number for each type <strong>of</strong> dealership—showing the correct prefix and a<br />
plate number:<br />
Typical License Type <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dealer</strong> Number<br />
D10-001 Franchised <strong>Dealer</strong><br />
FB2-001<br />
Franchised <strong>Motor</strong>cycle <strong>Dealer</strong><br />
FM4-001<br />
Franchised T&M <strong>Dealer</strong><br />
FT5-001<br />
Franchised Trailer <strong>Dealer</strong><br />
ID35-001<br />
Independent <strong>Dealer</strong><br />
IB7-001<br />
Independent <strong>Motor</strong>cycle <strong>Dealer</strong><br />
IM9-001<br />
Independent T&M <strong>Dealer</strong><br />
IT9-001<br />
Independent Trailer <strong>Dealer</strong><br />
FD6-101<br />
Manufacturer/Distributor/Factory or Distributor Branch<br />
DM-101<br />
<strong>Motor</strong>cycle Manufacturer/Distributor/Factory or Distributor Branch<br />
HQ-10-001 <strong>Virginia</strong> Headquartered Manufacturer/Distributor/Factory or Distributor Branch<br />
MD-101<br />
<strong>Virginia</strong> Headquartered <strong>Motor</strong>cycle Manufacturer/Distributor/Factory or<br />
Distributor Branch<br />
1.10.2 <strong>Dealer</strong> Plates Furnished by DMV<br />
<strong>Dealer</strong> plates are furnished only to businesses which hold a valid <strong>Dealer</strong>, Manufacturer, Distributor,<br />
Factory Branch or Distributor Branch license.<br />
1.10.3 Period <strong>of</strong> Validity<br />
<strong>Dealer</strong> Plates are valid from the date <strong>of</strong> purchase until the last day <strong>of</strong> your month <strong>of</strong> expiration.<br />
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