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. If an individual has a valid motorcycle license from another state, DPS will waive the motorcycle safety course requirement. Note: The Motorcycle Safety Course completion certificate is only valid for 24 months from issuance. Minors Prior to enrolling in the motorcycle safety course, minors aged 15 - 17 must either:.
Application Requirements for Minors Applicants must be at least 15 years of age and may be restricted to operating a motorcycle with no more than a cubic centimeter piston displacement. This restriction can be removed on the applicants 16th birthday. To apply for a Class M license, a minor must:. Note: Applicant must provide the motorcycle and a car and driver to follow the applicant during the driving test for a motorcycle license.
You can find other helpful Texas dealer license forms by clicking here. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles requires that all dealers have a business building before they are granted a Texas dealers license.
You must have an enclosed building that you conduct business in. Your office must have a desk, two chairs, a file cabinet to hold dealer license records, a computer with internet access so you can print the required paperwork. The State of Texas also requires that you have a working telephone that is not a cellular phone or cordless phone reaching from another building.
You must have a land line to obtain a Texas Dealers License. You must store all of your Texas dealer license records in your business building. You can find out exactly what dealer license records you are required to keep by clicking here.
All Texas Dealers are required by law to have internet access so they can issue temporary tags. All Texas Dealers are allowed to apply for a user name and password so they can issue temporary permits. Each temporary permit will have it's own number which allows the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to know exactly who issued the temporary permit. Box Austin, TX www. You must have a permanent business sign with your dealership name displayed prominently. Your dealership name must be at least 6 inches high or larger.
If your dealership name is smaller than 6 inches the Texas Department of Transportation will reject your dealer license application. You permanent business sign must be attached to the building or mounted on a pole in the display area and must be viewable to the nearest roadway.
May NOT sell vehicles to retail purchasers. Wholesale vehicle dealers may buy, sell, or exchange used vehicles, including motor vehicles, motorcycles, and travel trailers. May use temporary tags and metal dealer license plates.
A "mobility motor vehicle" is a motor vehicle designed and equipped to transport a person with a disability. Independent GDN License.
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