Dealers
You must have a Minnesota vehicle dealer license if you:
- Engage in the business of leasing, selling or arranging the sale of 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
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.
Dealer training and information
Laws
Motor vehicle dealers: Minnesota Statute section 168.27 and Minnesota Rules part 7400
Definitions: Minnesota Statute section 168.002
60-day temporary vehicle permit: Minnesota Statute section 168.091
Automobile insurance: Minnesota Statute chapter 65B
Electronic vehicle title and registration: Minnesota Statute section 168.33, subd. 8a
Optional electronic transfer fee: Minnesota Statue section 53C.01, subd. 14
Vehicle purchased by dealer or lessor: Minnesota Statute section 297B.035