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The licensed dealer must apply for an off-site sales event license at least 10 calendar day prior to conducting the off-site sale. The application fee is $25. The off-site sale events shall not exceed 3 per dealer license year with each sale not to exceed 10 consecutive calendar days in duration. A temporary sign must be displayed at the location where the off-site sale is conducted. A facilitator of an off-site sale will be required to obtain a master off-site sales license. The facilitator will be required to verify the off-site license of participating dealers. The facilitator must list each participating dealer’s off-site sale license number on the application. If the dealer and facilitator are the same entity, only the master off-site sales event license is required. (Section 40-12-395, Code of Alabama 1975)
Motor vehicle dealers must electronically update their dealer license information using MyDMV. A new insurance certificate and proof of power must be provided for the new location. Retail dealers must also furnish photographs of the new location and signage.
All dealers are required to become a designated agent.Licenses are not mailed. When your application has been approved, you will receive an email instructing you to login to the system and print your license.
Designated Agent Qualification Requirements:
Apply to become a designated agent by visiting MyDMV and Register as an Alabama Partner. Please note: the dealer regulatory license bond satisfies the Designated Agent bonding requirement. Non-dealers are required to post a surety bond in the amount of $50,000, payable to the State of Alabama.
When the application is approved by ALDOR the Designated Agent account will be set up in MyDMV.
All designated agents are required to complete their Designated Agent Training courses online before their access is granted. Once the training is complete the Designated Agent is allowed to process title applications through MyDMV.
Passwords are not stored in our system, please click on “Forgot username or password” and a confirmation email will then be sent with a link to reset the password.
No. The applicant must have an established place of business in Alabama. Please click on the link below for the established place of business requirements.
Please click “Forgot Your User Name” and when prompted enter your email address on file. An email will be sent with your username.
No, all documents should be uploaded to MyDMV.
Applications for an Alabama dealer regulatory license must be submitted to the department electronically through the Alabama Partner Registration available in MyDMV.
Upon submission of the license application, a transmittal sheet will be provided that lists which documents must be submitted to the department.
Note: If there are outstanding liabilities resulting from penalty assessments for license plates, licenses will not be renewed.
All licensees are required to submit to the department a continuous bond in the amount of $50,000. All dealers are required by law to become designated agents of the department. The dealer bond also satisfies the designated agent bonding requirement. (Section 40-12-398, Code of Alabama 1975)
(Off-site sales licenses must be purchased at least 10 calendar days prior to sale.)
Each dealer must maintain blanket liability insurance coverage for all vehicles owned or associated with the business.
Minimum insurance limits are:
(§402-12-392, Code of Ala. 1975)
Processing time is approximately 3-5 business days from when the documents are received by our Department.
You can only obtain the bond and insurance form by applying for a dealer license.All new and used motor vehicle dealers, including motorcycle and trailer dealers (excluding trailers not subject to titling), wholesale dealers, and rebuilders. (Section 40-12-391, Code of Alabama 1975)
To print or reprint your license, login to MyDMV and then from the Business Management tab, click the View Letters hyperlink. Your Dealer License should be listed and to print or reprint, select the print button.
The primary location is included in the license fee. There is a $5.00 charge per additional location. (Section 40-12-395, Code of Alabama 1975)
Dealer and motorcycle dealer plates may be obtained by licensed motor vehicle dealers. Manufacturer plates may be obtained by manufacturers of private passenger automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, truck tractors, or trailers, if the manufacturing facility is located in Alabama. (Section 40-12-264, Code of Alabama 1975)
Yes, all designated agents are required to complete their designated agent training online.
Dealer and motorcycle dealer plate restrictions:
There are no limitations on the number of manufacturer and motorcycle manufacturer plates that can be purchased by manufacturers. (§40-12-264, Code of Ala. 1975)
If the dealer charges customers a fee for the uses above, dealer plates cannot be displayed on the vehicle. Motor vehicle dealers may display standard plates on vehicles in a dealer’s inventory. Ad valorem tax is not due when this occurs. (§40-12-264, Code of Ala. 1975)
To report a criminal tax violation,
please call 251-344-4737