A licensed new motor vehicle dealer may sell, broker, wholesale, or auction and solicit and advertise the sale, brokerage, wholesale, or auction of new motor vehicles covered by a franchise and used motor vehicles of any make. A current valid franchise for each type of new vehicle must be on file with the Dealer Licensing Unit prior to the sale.  

A licensed new motor vehicle dealer may lease and solicit and advertise the lease of any new motor vehicles and any used motor vehicles. If a dealer is not franchised for a particular make, they must lease the vehicle for a minimum of 120 days or the dealer owes sales tax on the vehicle purchase price.

A licensed new motor vehicle dealer may engage in the business of buying or otherwise acquiring vehicles for dismantling the vehicles and selling used parts and remaining scrap materials. However, a new motor vehicle dealer may not purchase a junked vehicle from a salvage pool, insurance company, or its agent unless the dealer is also licensed as a used vehicle parts dealer or scrap metal processor.

New motor vehicle dealer licensing fees

License fees must accompany application:

• New motor vehicle dealer 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.

New motor vehicle dealer licensing application, update and request forms  

If you need to complete forms for your license or would like to apply, access the New motor vehicle dealer licensing forms.