A drive-away and in-transit dealer license is required for any person, firm or corporation with a business located in Minnesota engaged in the business of transporting motor vehicles owned by another. This is done by delivering, by drive-away or towing methods, either singly or by means of the full mount method, the saddle mount method, the tow bar method or any other combination thereof, and under their own power.

This applies to vehicles over the highways of the state from the manufacturer or any other point of origin, to any point of destination, within or outside of the state.

Drive-away/in-transit dealer licensing fees

License fees must accompany application:

• Drive-away/in-transit license fee.
• Dealer plate fees.

For current fees visit our fees page.

Minnesota dealer license requirements

If you want to learn more, visit the dealer overview page.

Drive-away/in-transit dealer licensing application, update and request forms  

If you need to complete forms for your license or would like to apply, access the Drive-away / in-transit licensing forms.