What are the car dealer home based business requirements or guidelines for Illinois?
It is my understanding that in certain states you can own a car dealer license and do not require an actual lot but can operate from home as a home based business. An example would be ebay auto sales. Is this possible in Illinois if so what is required?
1. You must take a dealers course (approx. $150) and a follow up course depending on the volume you plan on selling.
2. After you take your course you need to provide proof and do to the DMV and take a test.
3. You need to provide proof that your business location is approved by the city for auto sales.
4. You need to pay a $150 application fee to the DMV.
In more detail:
To become a licensed car dealer the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles requires a dealer applicant to take a six hour preparation class to become a licensed car dealer. There are 2 main types of dealers, retail or wholesale. Retail Dealers have more restrictions as liability which required more dealer insurance as well as a larger dealer bond, but retail dealer are the only dealers allowed to sell to the public. Wholesale dealers may only sell to other dealers.
The applicant must take the class and pass a 40 question test, then submit an application and a bond, then submit photos and pass an on-site inspection. Upon review the DMV inspector will review the dealer’s application and then approve the tempory license. Often the largest struggle for those attempting to start a retail dealership is the zoning for the city or county to allow a dealership at the choosen location. Make sure that the location you choose is zoned properly and/or will be an acceptable location for a retail dealership. Rarely do wholesale dealerships struggle getting proper zoning permission from the government.
Once a would be dealer passes the test they must prepare for DMV approval from the inspector. To prepare the following tasks must be done. The applicant must produce 11 photos 1)building 2)outside sign 3)display area 4)office 5)business license 6)resale permit 7)telephone 8)inside signs 9)locked cabinet 10)checkbook 11)dmv dealer book
Then the applicant must submit: zoning approval letter, OL902 certificate of class completion, TSM888 business license resale permit ficticious name statement telephone listing livescan fingerprint card personal history questionaire completed dmv dealer application bond in the name of the owner / dealership.
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Your understanding is wrong. Except as a wholesaler only.
But you could ONLY sell to other dealers and at auctions, not to the public or off ebay.(with a wholesalers license from your house)
Need a car lot, garage liability as well as other things to be a retailer.
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1. You must take a dealers course (approx. $150) and a follow up course depending on the volume you plan on selling.
2. After you take your course you need to provide proof and do to the DMV and take a test.
3. You need to provide proof that your business location is approved by the city for auto sales.
4. You need to pay a $150 application fee to the DMV.
In more detail:
To become a licensed car dealer the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles requires a dealer applicant to take a six hour preparation class to become a licensed car dealer. There are 2 main types of dealers, retail or wholesale. Retail Dealers have more restrictions as liability which required more dealer insurance as well as a larger dealer bond, but retail dealer are the only dealers allowed to sell to the public. Wholesale dealers may only sell to other dealers.
The applicant must take the class and pass a 40 question test, then submit an application and a bond, then submit photos and pass an on-site inspection. Upon review the DMV inspector will review the dealer’s application and then approve the tempory license. Often the largest struggle for those attempting to start a retail dealership is the zoning for the city or county to allow a dealership at the choosen location. Make sure that the location you choose is zoned properly and/or will be an acceptable location for a retail dealership. Rarely do wholesale dealerships struggle getting proper zoning permission from the government.
Once a would be dealer passes the test they must prepare for DMV approval from the inspector. To prepare the following tasks must be done. The applicant must produce 11 photos 1)building 2)outside sign 3)display area 4)office 5)business license 6)resale permit 7)telephone 8)inside signs 9)locked cabinet 10)checkbook 11)dmv dealer book
Then the applicant must submit: zoning approval letter, OL902 certificate of class completion, TSM888 business license resale permit ficticious name statement telephone listing livescan fingerprint card personal history questionaire completed dmv dealer application bond in the name of the owner / dealership.
Wanted to learn How To Start Your Own Cleaning Business in 6 Steps.
Hope this a help!
God bless!
References :
http://www.startyourowncleaningbusiness.org/
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_get_a_car_dealer%27s_license_in_California
Your understanding is completely wrong. You can’t operate car business from your home. You have to do more things like garage, maintenance services to cars etc.
References :
http://www.getafreetesla.com