Here is some really valuable contact information that will be very helpful with your new business. Arizona dealers are regulated by the Arizona Motor Vehicle Divisions Dealer Licensing Unit Phoenix. Their mailing address and best phone number to call with questions is:
Motor Vehicle DivisionDealer Licensing Information:
Phone: 602-712-7571 (Ask for Dealer Licensing)
Email: aacc@azdot.gov
Email: mvdlu@azdot.gov
The main website for Arizona Dealer Licensing is: www.azdot.gov/dealerlicensing
On the official Arizona Dealer Licensing Unit Website, you have a lot of helpful information when you are getting ready to apply for your dealer license. However, when you obtain your license, there are 4 websites that you are going to use as a licensed motor vehicle dealer on a very regular basis. I want to give a quick overview of these websites. The 4 websites that you will use AFTER you obtain your license are:
The ADOT force is where you are going to actually apply for your Arizona dealer license. Once you are a dealer, you can order dealer license plates. We actually have a whole section in the course that shows you how to use your dealer license plates legally and how to order your dealer plates correctly.
On ADOT Force, you can also let the Dealer Licensing unit know when you make changes to your license like business entity changes, adding or removing persons from your license. We will delve into ADOT force in your Dealer Training Course, which you can find at Arizona.dealerslicense.com.
You can pay any fees that you owe to the state and submit branch applications. If you want to open multiple locations, you can submit branch applications for any future locations. In just a few moments, we will click the Dealer Application so you can apply for your license.
The Dealer Licensing Community Help website is a vast knowledgebase that will be an incredible asset not only to you as a dealer in Arizona but also to any employees that you might have. On the Dealer Licensing community help website, you can find lots of dealer help for all Arizona dealers, regardless of your license type.
There are many pages of beneficial information for Arizona dealers. You can gain an overview of dealer policies. Your employees can gain valuable knowledge as well, and when you click on any of these links, you will see multiple sections that will show you many aspects of how to operate an Arizona dealership. There is a lot of great information on this website. We will cover each of these websites in your dealer license training course.
The new site is AZ MVD Now - Dealer Suite, and we are going to delve into this website extensively in your dealer license training course. On the AZ MVD Now Dealer Suite, you will be able to:
The final website that you will use is the Dealer Registration Transfer site, which is also referred to as ETITLE. You can use ETITLE when you are buying a vehicle from an individual, taking a trade-in, or buying a vehicle from another dealer. You will need to log in, and we have a section covering this process in your Arizona Dealer Course as well.
The first thing we need to do in the process of obtaining an Arizona dealer license is to decide on the type of license you want to obtain. Arizona has several different licensing categories:
We are going to cover your Pre-License steps, and I want to remind you that these are PRE-license steps, meaning you must complete these steps BEFORE you apply for your Arizona used motor vehicle license. If you skip any of these steps, you will NOT get your dealer license. I always recommend completing these steps before applying for your dealer license.
Some of these steps take just a few minutes online, while others are more extensive. Once you have completed the steps, you will then apply for your license.
Obviously, in order to obtain an Arizona dealer license, you must apply for the actual license. You must apply for your license at the Arizona Department of Transportation Website, called Force or more commonly referred to as ADOT Force.
The Arizona Department of Transportation no longer accepts mailed-in Dealer License Applications. You must apply for your Arizona dealer license online at ADOT Force. You will need to upload some documents that we will cover in your course. This is actually a much superior way to apply for your license instead of mailing in all of your documentation. You can submit it online, and the great thing about ADOT Force is that if you are missing any document, you can save your application, get the document on your computer, and then complete the application.
Another advantage to ADOT Force is that it will not allow you to submit an incorrect application, which should lead to a much quicker dealer license approval from the state. We will cover this process extensively in your dealer license training course to ensure that you submit your license application correctly so you can get your dealer license back from the state as soon as possible.
You must have a place of business in order to have an Arizona business license. The state of Arizona never allows virtual dealer licenses that would allow you to sell a vehicle in a Home Depot parking lot, then disappear forever. You must have a physical place of business for your dealer’s license in Arizona so your customers know where you are before the sale and more importantly where you are AFTER the sale in case they have questions about a vehicle after the purchase.
You will need to have a sign created before you apply for your dealer license. The state of Arizona wants to ensure that your building is identifiable as a licensed motor vehicle dealership.
You must also post your hours on your sign. You will also be submitting your official hours of operation when you apply for your dealer license. Your operating hours must match those submitted on your application. If you need to change your hours, you must notify the State at least 10 days before any changes.
All dealers in Arizona are required to have internet access. This is state law. You will need internet access to renew your dealer license and plates, issue temporary registration permits, and for corresponding with the Motor Vehicle Division.
You must obtain a Dealer Surety Bond before applying for your license. The bond protects customers from fraudulent dealers. The bond amount depends on your credit score and the type of license you are applying for.
For example:
The price of the bond depends on your credit score. With good credit, a $100,000 bond should cost around $400 to $600 per year.
Here is a link so you can get a quick quote for your Arizona Dealer Surety Bond: Bond Quote
Most Arizona dealers will be required to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN). This is a number used by the Internal Revenue Service to identify your dealership. It is required for most dealers, except for sole proprietors without employees.