How to get auto dealers license in texas

View More Information Manufacturer Manufactures or assembles new motor vehicles. View More Information. Franchise Necessary for new vehicle sales Operate under agreements with manufacturers or distributors View More Information. Salvage Dealer Buy or sell more than five salvage or nonrepairable motor vehicles in a calendar year; Repairs or rebuilds more than five salvage motor vehicles in the same calendar year. Converter Assembles, installs, or affixes a body, cab or special equipment to a chassis, or Substantially adds, subtracts from or modifies a previously assembled or manufactured motor vehicle other than a motor home, ambulance or fire-fighting vehicle.

Distributor Distributes or sells new motor vehicles to a franchised dealer, or Enters into franchise agreements with franchised dealers on behalf of the manufacturer View More Information. The licensing system then emails a confirmation to you providing the work item number and some other basic information. Licensing specialists review applications approve the information submitted or write deficiencies if more information is needed. If there are any deficiencies, the licensing specialist contacts the applicant to ask for more information.

Please correct any deficiencies errors and return the appropriate documentation. Once the license is approved, it is printed and mailed along with your dealer plates, if any to the Texas mailing address listed on your GDN application. Application Tips Please give us a good contact phone number on new applications, amendments, and renewals. Review your documents before sending them to save time.

Please check that: The bond dates, names, and address are entered correctly. You do not need a license if:. Each license type has its own GDN.

Remember, GDN stands for general distinguishing number. This number identifies your license type and location of your dealership. Back to the Surety Bond Learning Center. What is a Texas Dealer License? Who needs a Texas Dealer License?

How do I get a Texas Dealer License? Here are the steps to get your Texas car dealer license: Determine your license type — The listing below contains only licenses which require a GDN Motor Vehicle — Used vehicles only. Utility or Semi Trailer — New and used utility or travel trailers only. Wholesale — Can only sell wholesale to other licensed dealers. No retail sales.