Dealers
You must have a Minnesota motor vehicle dealer license if you:
- Engage in the business of leasing, selling or arranging the sale of motor vehicles.
- Have leased or sold more than five vehicles, wholesale or retail, in a 12-month period.
- Are in the business of selling used vehicle parts or processing and selling scrap metals acquired from vehicles.
- Conduct consignment sales or arrange sales or leases.
Dealer types
New motor vehicle dealerUsed motor vehicle dealerVehicle salvage poolMotor vehicle auctioneerMotor vehicle lessorLimited used vehicleMotor vehicle wholesalerMotor vehicle brokerUsed vehicle parts dealerScrap metal processorDrive-away/in-transitDealer of motorized bicycle, boat, and snowmobile trailers (DSB)
Dealer license requirements
Dealer license and plate fees
For information on fees, visit dealer licensing fees.
Dealer license processing time and duration
Processing Time
Three to five days.
License duration
One year license starting with the month the license is issued.