Are you looking to start your very own licensed used car dealer business?

We have a turn-key solution that will get you licensed as a Georgia used car dealer in as little as 21 days. Low start-up costs, affordable office rent, nationwide auction access, dealer plates, floorplan eligibility and much more!

Our Services Free Consultation

Turn-key Setup Service

From start to finish, we handle the details for you.

Business Entity Formation

Give us your chosen company name and we will prepare documents to establish your CORP/LLC, obtain your FEIN and State Tax ID

Dealer Application Processing

Compile, prepare and submit dealer application packet to the appropriate authorities at the Board of Used Car Dealers

Dealer Office Suites

A month to month lease in one of our fully furnished pre-approved office suites with utilities and state-of-the-art phone system included

Bonding & Licensing Setup

We coordinate with you to obtain state required dealer surety bond and garage liabilty insurance at the lowest rates

Designated Agent

We provide an authorized agent to meet with state inspectors for on-site pre-licensing inspection and dealer plates/registration acquisition

Coaching & Support

Coaching and business support for life of tenancy to ensure that your business remain compliant with the Board of Used Car Dealers

Pricing

Low start-up cost for a hugely profitable industry.

Turnkey Business & Dealer License Setup $2599
Business Entity Formation (CORP/LLC) included
Sales and Use Tax ID Number in your Company Name included
Federal Employer Identification Number included
Compile & Prepare Dealer Application Packet included
Office Furnishings as required by the Board included
Provision Business Phone Line Listed in Company name included
Apply & Obtain Zoning Certification from Planning Commission included
Schedule Pre-licensing Seminar & Background Check included
Agent for Pre-Licensing Inspection and Plate Acquisition included
Manufacture, Permit & Install Signage in Company Name included
Compile Required Pictures of Office & Business Premises included
Submit & Track Application to Board of Used Car Dealers included
Coaching & Support for Life of Tenancy included
Pre-approved Used Car Dealer Office Suite $395/month
Full Featured Office Phone Line Service $40/month
4 Hour Pre-licensing Seminar $159/one-time
Background Check at an Approved GAPS Site $49.25/one-time
Board of Used Car Dealers License Application Fee $170/one-time
Department of Revenue Dealer Plates Application Fee $88.50/one-time
Garage Liability Insurance & Surety Bond Varies
Optional On-going Administrative Services Varies

Frequently Asked Questions

We love questions. We've answered some common ones below.

Do you setup my own business & license or do you simply add me as an agent to another company?
We lease you a Board compliant furnished office space and essentially do all the work to establish your very own business and obtain your dealer license for you. You and your partners(if you choose to have partners) will be the sole owners/members/shareholders of your new corporation or LLC.
Why do I need to lease office space in order to obtain a used car dealer license?
Official Code of GA Annotated, O.C.G.A 43-47-2 (3), states that a dealer must maintain an “established place of business” and defines one as “a salesroom or sales office in a building or on an open lot of a retail used car dealership or at which a permanent business of bartering, trading, offering, displaying, selling, buying, dismantling, or rebuilding wrecked or used motor vehicles or parts is carried on, or the place at which the books, records, and files necessary to conduct such business are kept. Each such place of business shall be furnished with a working telephone listed in the name of the licensee for use in conducting the business and shall be marked by an appropriate permanent sign as prescribed by the appropriate division under this chapter.”
How long does the entire business and license setup process take?
Typically, we are able to complete your new business and dealer license setup within 30 days, start to finish. We have seen completed licenses come back in as few as 21 days, however, there are a number of variables. There are items that the client/licensee must complete such as take the 4 hour pre-license seminar, and background check. As part of our turnkey service and project management, we will register you for these activities, but the client must complete them. Speed of licensure is subject to client completing these requirements in a timely manner. Further, if the licensee has any criminal background which must be documented, the board must review the application at the subsequent board meeting which may require additional processing time.
In what states will my dealer license be valid in?
You’ll be able to access dealer-only auctions across the USA, Canada, Mexico and Europe. You’ll be able to retail or wholesale vehicles to anyone in the USA and export vehicles across the globe.
Can I get licensed as a Georgia dealer if I have an out-of-state driver’s license?
Yes, you can.
Is it legal to drive on dealer tags for personal use?
According to the Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division, dealer plates/tags may be used for “personal use by owners, officers or employees of the business on vehicles owned by the business. Employees are defined as persons working for these businesses at least thirty-six hours per week.”
Will a criminal conviction keep me from getting licensed?
Not necessarily. Violations and typically most conviction which is older than 7 years old, especially misdemeanors, will not result in denial of licensure, however the Used Auto Dealers Board has final review and approval authority over all applications and reviews each case individually.
What is the cost of the dealer surety bond required for my company to become licensed?
The bond is the most variable cost in the process of obtaining a Used Auto Dealers License. In terms of guidelines, credit scores over 600 generally result in bond prices which are manageable… in the $300/yearly range.
What if my credit is really bad resulting in bond rates that are too expensive?
If your credit results in a bond price that is either too expense or denied outright, you can still be the licensee of the company while having another affiliate/member/partner of the company, presumably with better credit, apply for the bond on behalf of the company. You may elect to make anyone you choose an affiliate/member/partner of your company.
Can I sell vehicles retail to the public?
The Used Motor Vehicle Dealer License allows a dealer to sell wholesale or retail. The Georgia Board of Used Car Dealers makes no distinctions between wholesalers, commonly referred to as “Brokers” and retailers on the license. One caution: Because the Used Motor Vehicle Dealer License allows a dealer to sell both wholesale or retail, Board Rule 681-1-.01 states that you may not use the word “wholesale” in the name of the business, or in any advertising.

Resources

Dealer products and service providers to kickstart your business.

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  • Secondary Type: N/A
  • Location: US Nationwide, International
  • Required Licensing: Dealer
  • Link: https://www.adesa.com/
  • Primary Type: Inventory Financing
  • Secondary Type: Floorplanning
  • Location: US Nationwide, International
  • Required Licensing: Dealer
  • Link: http://www.afcdealer.com/
  • Primary Type: Salvage Auction Operator
  • Secondary Type: N/A
  • Location: US Nationwide
  • Required Licensing: Dealer, Salvage, Public
  • Link: http://www.iaai.com/
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  • Secondary Type: Industrial, Off Lease, Rental
  • Location: US Nationwide, International
  • Special Licensing: Dealer, Salvage, Public
  • Link: https://www.adesa.com/
  • Primary Type: Dealer Management Software
  • Secondary Type: Websites
  • Location: US Nationwide
  • Required Licensing: Dealer
  • Link: http://www.waynereaves.com/
  • Primary Type: Dealer Management Software
  • Secondary Type: N/A
  • Location: US Nationwide
  • Required Licensing: Dealer
  • Link: http://www.frazer.biz
  • Primary Type: Dealership Websites
  • Secondary Type: Lead Generation
  • Location: US Nationwide
  • Required Licensing: Dealer
  • Link: http://www.fzautomotive.com/
  • Primary Type: Used Car Values Guide
  • Secondary Type: N/A
  • Location: US Nationwide
  • Required Licensing: Dealer
  • Link: http://www.galves.com/
  • Primary Type: Auto Auction Operator
  • Secondary Type: N/A
  • Location: US Nationwide, International
  • Required Licensing: Dealer
  • Link: http://www.manheim.com/
  • Primary Type: Small Business Support
  • Secondary Type: Loans, Grants
  • Location: US Nationwide
  • Required Licensing: None
  • Link: http://www.sba.gov/
  • Primary Type: Vehicle Transport Marketplace
  • Secondary Type: N/A
  • Location: US Nationwide
  • Required Licensing: None
  • Link: http://www.uship.com/

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