Get a Missouri Dealer License-Step by Step Guide

Step 1: Complete a Pre-Licensing Seminar

All applicants for a Missouri dealer license must attend a 4 hour pre-license seminar. An original certificate must be submitted with your application. (Used Motor Vehicle Dealers Only)

Step 2: Find a Bona Fide Business Location

Check to see if your chosen location is approved for auto sales by the city or county zoning department prior to purchasing or signing a rental agreement.
Location must have a separate sales office when sales are completed and records are kept.
Exterior sign must carry the name of the business in letters at least 6 inches in height and clearly visible to the public.
Location must have a designated lot for displaying inventory for sale.
Location must pass an inspection from the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Step 3: Determine Company Structure and Register with the State

Company name, DBA, or fictious name must be registered with the Missouri Secretary of State. Make sure all other applications and signage match the registered name EXACTLY!

First you will have to create an account if you don't have one. Then log in and create business filing for the entity type.

Step 4: Obtain a Criminal Background Check

A criminal record is required to be uploaded for each owner listed on the dealer license application. This cannot be more than six months old.

You must obtain the record by using the Highway patrol's MACHS system. Keep in mind you may setup one account and request multiple records for that account.

If any of the owners is not a Missouri resident they must submit a background check from their states background investigation bureau.

Step 5: Garage Liability Insurance

You must provide proof of insurance via a certificate of insurance for a garage liability policy. Garage Liability policies can be quoted and purchased fastest through Dealer Insurance Services

Step 6: Dealer Surety Bond

Dealers must file a surety bond with their application for a new license as well as when renewing their license. Surety bonds can be quoted and purchased from the company below.

Dealer Insurance Services

$50,000 bond or $100,000 bond

**Make sure the business name is exactly the same on the bond from step 3!

Step 7: Obtain Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN)

Obtain a Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN from Internal Revenue System) or Social Security Number and Affidavit. Sole Proprietors with no employees and partnerships can submit proof of identification instead of a FEID number.
This is done on www.irs.gov

Step 8: Compile All Documents and Complete Online Application

Compile all relevant documents from the above steps and verify that everything is correct.
Once you have all the steps above completed visit the link below for My DMV at the link below and complete the online application.

https://mydmv.mo.gov/businessLicensing/Dealer/NewApp

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How To Get A Missouri Dealer License:A Step by Step Guide