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If you are a Vehicle Dealer in Nevada, you are required to apply for a license through the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (also known as the DMV), Division of Occupational and Business Licensing, and obtain a Vehicle Industry Business License Surety Bond. The following are required to have a vehicle industry business license: brokers, dealers, rebuilders, lessors, distributors, manufacturers, for sales of off- highway vehicles, utility or boat trailers, motorcycles, horse trailers (without living quarters), utility trailers, autos, cars and other types of vehicles.

Surety Bond and License Requirements:

  1. Applicants must complete an application obtained from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and pay the license and fingerprint fee and be able to pass a background check.
  2. New or franchise dealers must submit a copy of the Dealer Franchise Certification. Manufacturers will need to provide a letter of confirmation from the Strategic Alliance (SAE) for their World Manufacturer Identifier.
  3. If applicable, provide a copy of the business Certificate of Incorporation and Corporate filing, and/or a fictitious (dba or trade) name filing.
  4. Business location requirements include: a place of business within the state, office space, display lot, permanent exterior signage with business name (no less than eight-inch high letters) that is visible from the street, and provide two color photographs the show the exterior of the building and sign. The business will require a site inspection by the State.
  5. Applicants will also need to obtain a business license from the city or county government the business will be located within and purchase and maintain automobile liability coverage.
  6. Obtain a surety bond based on the type of vehicles sold:
  • $10,000 surety bond for utility or boat trailers (weighing less than 3,500 lbs)
  • $50,000 surety bond for motorcycles, horse trailers (without living quarters) and utility trailers (weighing more than 3,501 lbs)
  • $100,000 surety bond for any other vehicle type
  • Instead of a surety bond, a certificate of deposit of equal amount may be filed with the State.

    • How Much Will This Bond Cost?

    The premium that you pay for a Nevada Vehicle Industry Business License Surety Bond is dependent on credit, and bond amount needed. For bond amounts over $50,000, personal and business financial statements are required.

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    Nevada Dealer License Information

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