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Business

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 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