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Dealer Licensing Procedures
Minimum requirements can be mailed upon request of the dealer by calling (304) 926-0705.
Upon receiving the minimum requirement handout, contact the office of dealer services to set an appointment for a pre-inspection of the dealership location. The inspector will deliver the application package during the appointment.
Dealer licensing requirements *(unless otherwise indicated)
- Completed application
- $25,000 surety bond *(bond not required for repo-financial institution, mfg-manufacturer or trs-transporter)
- 20/40/10 Dealer Liability Insurance *(insurance not required for ls-license service)
- Personal property tax receipt in the name of each owner/corporate officer or an affidavit from the county in which the dealership will be located stating that no taxes are owed
- Pictures of dealership and sign with letters no less than 4” in height
- A valid business license in the state of WV
- Garage agreement if required
- Franchise agreement if required
Background Check
When dealer services receives your application, an inspector will be sent to fingerprint all owners/corporate officers and to get signatures on a release of information waiver. After the waiver is completed and signed by all owners/corporate officers, Dealer Services checks with various agencies to be sure:
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Prospective dealers are approved through the bureau of employment programs for non-delinquency of unemployment benefits.
- Criminal investigation bureau reports return stating “no record”.
- The tax department states all owners/corporate officers are in good standing.
Upon receipt and approval of all the above, a license certificate will be issued and dealer plates will be sent to the dealer.
Dealer Licensing and Renewal Fees
Class of Licenses
Application Fee
Renewal Fee
Licensing Year
D - New & Used
$250.00
$100.00
July 1 to June 30
Duc - Used
$250.00
$100.00
July 1 to June 30
Drv - Recreational
$250.00
$100.00
July 1 to June 30
Dtr - Trailer
$250.00
$25.00
July 1 to June 30
F - Motorcycle
$250.00
$10.00
July 1 to June 30
Mfg - Manufacturer
$250.00
$100.00
July 1 to June 30
Trs - Transporter
$250.00
$100.00
July 1 to June 30
Aa - Auto Auction
$250.00
$100.00
July 1 to June 30
Wdr - Wrecker
$250.00
$15.00
July 1 to June 30
Repo-Financial
$100.00
$100.00
July 1 to June 30
Ls-License Service
$25.00
$25.00
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31
Temporary Plates
Dealers can visit our office or apply by mail order to purchase temporary plates at a cost of $3.00 per plate.
Dealer Recovery Fund
New dealers applying for a license and dealer's renewing an existing license are required to pay a $150.00 into the recovery fund.
For Dealer Questions:
Phone: (304) 926-0705
Write: Dealer Services
PO Box 17100
Charleston, WV 25317