You must also obtain a special insurance policy before the State of Georgia will allow you to have a dealers license. Your insurance policy pricing will be dependent on your driving record so if you have a really bad driving record, you might pay a lot more for your insurance. You must also obtain an insurance policy that will cover the vehicles that are in your inventory. The State of Georgia requires every vehicle driven on any roadway in the state to have insurance, including the vehicles in your inventory when they are being test driven by your customers.
Policy number b. Step 3 Fingerprints When you easily obtain your fingerprints, you are automatically have a background check conducted. The State of Georgia requires dealers to be of a higher ethical standard than the average person walking down the street. Very soon you will have oversight over very large financial transactions. Most of the vehicles you sell with your dealers licenses will be worth several thousands of dollars.
This are very large financial transactions that the State of Georgia is allowing you complete oversight. So, before the State of Georgia approves your dealers license, they want to make sure you never rolled back odometers, they want to make sure you have never stolen a car, the State of Georgia wants to make sure they are not giving a dealers license to someone that was managing some auto theft ring.
As I stated a moment ago, the state of Georgia requires dealer to be high ethical standards so you a background check will be ran on you when you obtain your mandatory fingerprints. Before I show you how to get started, we will have to register for an fingerprint appointment online and pay for the fingerprints in advance. So in other words, you will go online, schedule an appointment to have your fingerprints taken, and pay for the fingerprints in advance using a website called Gemalto.
IF you have any questions regarding your fingerprints, or want to schedule your fingerprint by phone you can call If you live in another state but are obtaining a dealers license in Georgia, you will need to request a fingerprint card so you can get your fingerprints taken in your home state. After you have completed those steps you will be able to have your First magnify the application so you can see it a little better Step 4-Fingerprints In order to be granted an Georgia dealers license you must pass a background cheick that is conducted when you obtain your fingerprints.
Your business building must be a permanent enclosed building owned or leased by you, The established place of business must be devoted mainly to the operation of your dealership A dealer may use a trailer as you building but state law requires you to remove the wheels. Whether you are a retail dealer , broker, or a wholesale dealer you must meet local zoning requirements. Applicants should contact their local city or county office to ensure compliance with local zoning ordinances.
The dealer shall conduct business in a building on the same property as the display lot. If the dealer is a used car broker, and will not display an inventory of vehicles for sale, the requirements of this rule for an established place of business shall still be met, with the eception of the display area for vehicles. That would be for brokers. All sales activity must take place at the lot, you cannot sell vehicles away from the lot unless you are selling vehicles at a dealer auction You must also have also have installed and maintain a working land line telephone whose number shall be listed in the licensee's trade name, the same as that which is listed in the application and in any advertising.
You must also erect and maintain a permanent sign. The application will ask you to attach proof of insurance, location and completion of your education course as well. Step 1 : Get a physical location and file your articles of incorporation. You can get one from the Department of Revenue.
Step 3: Attend a pre-licensing seminar. All licensed dealers are required to obtain 6 hours of continuing education in order to be eligible to renew their licenses. The following approved providers offer both continuing education and Pre-Licensing courses year-round.
Contact the provider directly for more information on CE fees, schedules, etc. Georgia Independent Automobile Dealers Assoc. GIADA — Step 4 : Provide an original certificate of Business insurance. While used car dealer bonds do not offer protection to you, insurance does, and you are required to have some. Submitting a dealer license application is a complex process —call the Professional Licensing Boards Division at with any additional questions. The renewal fees are:.
Contact the manufacturers of the motor vehicles you plan to sell to begin your franchise agreement. However, as a franchise dealer you must still register your dealership with the Business Registration Unit—see our section on GA Car Dealer Registration below. The process involves completing applications, providing a variety of proofs such as your business license, sales tax certificate, and established place of business , and paying applicable fees.
The Instructor Matt was very positive and conveyed knowledge of the industry. This seminar was very helpful and informative. I will do my best to retain and apply all of the knowledge that I acquired here today. Answered all of my questions.
The best thing I like about this is the fact that the Instructors are real life Dealers and know what they are doing. Matt is very patient and has a great attention to detail.
We are glad we came to him. His knowledge in the industry is amazing and we are very confident about our meeting and we sure are ready to do this the right way. One more thing! I had a good time as this is a new experience.
It was very interesting and always something new to learn and how to follow the rules. The Instructor was very positive and conveyed knowledge and experience to all of the students. Seminar was very helpful and informative. I will do my best to retain and apply all the knowledge that I have acquired here today. I will advise anyone entering this business to take this class if they can.
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