License Information

Any person wishing to engage in business as a motor vehicle dealer, salesperson, manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, distributor branch, factory or distributor representative must be licensed to operate in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Licensing Code and Regulations
Motor Vehicle Dealer Board Licenses Code and Regulations.

Licensing Process
Steps to becoming a salesperson or a dealer-operator in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Dealer and Salesperson License
Forms needed to apply for franchised or independent motor vehicle dealer's license, dealer license plates and salesperson's licenses.

Becoming Qualified
Guides to become a saleperson or a dealer.

You're Qualified (PDF) | (Text Version)
Guides to take after becoming qualified.

Practice Salesperson Test
From the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Dealer and Salesperson Study Guide (PDF) | (Word)

Dealer Operator Study Guide (PDF) | (Word)

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