How to obtain a Texas Auto Dealer License?

Texas Auto Dealer License Requirements?

• To regulate the Auto Dealer trade, the state subjects Texas Automobile Dealer to many legal restrictions and requirements. For a new Dealer license in Texas, the first step is to obtain a General Distinguishing Number (GDN). This requires, among other things, a permanent place of business, a business Signage, enough space to display five vehicles the dealer intent to sell.
• You’ll need a GDN whether you sell new cars or used them. If you also sell motorcycles. RV’s or other trailers, you’ll need separate GDN for each class of vehicle.
• Each original GDN costs $700, and $400 to renew every 2 years in Texas.
• Auto Dealers also need to obtain a $25,000 surety bond for 2 years as a requirement to get their dealer license. To Apply for a dealer surety bond.

How to obtain a Texas Dealer License?

Forms and Applications for Texas auto dealer license can be found on the TXDMV.gov, see below links

• Auto Dealer Overview Instructions
• Application for New Dealer License GDN
• Instructions for completing the dealer license application
• An application to amend Business Entity
• Payment and mailing instructions

Texas Dealer License – DMV Contact Information:

To contact the Motor Vehicle Division’s licensing department, you may write to the following address:

Texas Department of Transportation
Motor Vehicle Division
Licensing Section
P.O. Box 2293
Austin, TX 78768-2293

Phone: (877) 366-8887 or (512) 416-4800
Fax: (512) 416-4893

For more help with your Dealer License or Dealer Bond Contact our office and one of our representatives will be happy to help you. * All preferred rates are based on excellent credit history and the surety company reserves the right to change auto dealer bond rates at any time and without notice.