California Dealers Licenses are granted by the California Department of Motor Vehicles in Sacramento, California.
To find out how to get an California Dealer License, you can call the California Department of Motor Vehicles at 1-800-921-1117.
Click here for California Dealer License Checklist
Click here for a New California Dealer License Application
Click here for a Used California Dealer License Application
Click here for a California Vehicle Dealer Handbook
California Dealer Licensing Fees
You will need the following forms in order to obtain your California Dealer License
Application for Occupational License Part C
Original Application for Occupational License Part A
Surety
Bond
Application for Occupational License Personal History Questionnaire
Authorization to Release Financial Information
Property Use Verification for Dealers License
Appointment of Director of Agent for Service of Process
You may also visit the
California Dealer License page to follow step by step instructions on
how to obtain a
California Dealers License