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Dealer background and fingerprint checks

All new and renewing dealers must complete a background and fingerprint check.  This requirement applies to all owners, officers, board members, governors and 5 percent and greater shareholders.

It is your responsibility to request the background and fingerprint checks as part of your application. Your application is incomplete until the results have been received by Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS). 

You must complete the dealer background check consent and pay for the background and fingerprint checks. Submit documents in person or by mail to Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), 1430 Maryland Ave. E., St. Paul, MN 55106.

Next steps

By mail

  • Get fingerprinted at a local agency and receive a paper card.
    • There may be a fingerprinting service fee.
  • Complete the dealer background check consent (PS2402).
  • Mail both documents and a check or money order for $32 payable to BCA.

In person

  • Complete the background and fingerprint checks at BCA by calling 651-793-2400 (select option 7) to make an appointment.
  • Bring a completed copy of the dealer background check consent (PS2402) to your appointment.
  • Fee will be $42 payable by cash, check or money order made payable to BCA.
    • Cost: $10 fingerprinting service fee and $32 background check fee. 

Frequently asked questions

Related laws

Dealer background and fingerprint checks are required by Minnesota Statute 168.27.