How-to Guide: Used Motor Vehicle Dealers
How To Apply
If you would like to apply as a Used Motor Vehicle Dealer, it is required that you file with the Secretary of State and renew every two years. Review the requirements and the step-by-step guide below.
- Licensure requires completing an application, get it signed and notarized, and pay the required fee.
- See specific instructions for application depending on license and application type.
- You must submit all the required documentation and fees in order to be considered for licensure.
- You must have an application with the board before you can be fingerprinted. You must pre-register for fingerprinting at ga.state.identogo.com/ata.
- Once Board staff verifies your application is on file, you will receive an email notification from the GBI/GAPS to schedule your appointment.
- Renewal is completed online and is required by September 30 of even numbered years. Late renewal period is October 1 through October 31 of even numbered years.
Select your application type to view instructions on how to apply:
To file online:
Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
After you Apply – What to Expect
- Processing Time – Applications are processed in the order in which they are received.
- If you receive a deficiency letter, please submit all requested items at one time, as soon as possible, to prevent processing delays.
- Please Note – Incomplete applications may be withdrawn if noted deficiencies are not satisfied within 60 days of said notification. If your application is withdrawn, you will be required to restart the application process to be considered for licensure, to include submission of all required documents and fees.
- Completed applications will be initially reviewed by Board staff and may be reviewed by the Board at an upcoming Board Meeting. Applications must be complete and received at least 15 days prior to a Board Meeting to be added to that meeting’s agenda. Otherwise, the application will be reviewed at the next Board meeting.
- Check Application Status >>
- Keep Your Contact Info Up to Date
- Be sure the email address you include for yourself on your application is correct and current. Email is the primary means of communication used by the Board.
- Additionally, it is important for applicants/licensees to update their email address with the Board just as they would update their physical and mailing addresses.
- Wait For It
- You may not legally perform services until you hold an active license.
- Staff will communicate with you regarding the status of your application.
Licensure Checklist
If you have never been licensed before and have completed the requirements to include completing the pre-licensing seminar, apply for licensure by submitting the following application.
If you have never been licensed before and have completed the requirements to include completing the pre-licensing seminar, apply for licensure by submitting the following application.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Zoning certification (included within application)
- Surety Bond with Power of Attorney
- Certificate of Insurance
- Photographs of Business
- Proof of Seminar Completion
- Background Check
- Board Disciplinary Actions/Sanctions
- Arrest/Conviction
- Court Documents (If applicable)
- Letter of Explanation (If applicable)
- Preliminary Inspection
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Reinstatement
Licenses that have lapsed or been revoked will require reinstatement.
Licenses that have lapsed or been revoked will require reinstatement.
Any licensee that has been lapsed or revoked for over a year will require a new application.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Certificate of Insurance
- Zoning Certificate
- Photographs of Business
- Proof of Seminar Completion
- Background Check
- Board Disciplinary Actions/Sanctions
- Arrest/Conviction
- Court Documents (If applicable)
- Letter of Explanation (If applicable)
- Preliminary Inspection
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Change of Designee
If you are changing designees, you will complete and submit this application and fee.
If you are changing designees, you will complete and submit this application and fee.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Corporation Designation
- Proof of Seminar Completion
- Background Check
- Conviction/Sanctions
- Court Documents (If applicable)
- Letter of Explanation (If applicable)
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Change of Name or Location
If you are changing name or location, you will complete and submit this application.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed application Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Surety Bond with Power of Attorney
- Certificate of Insurance
- Photographs of Signage
- Corporate Name Change Certificate
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed application Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Zoning Certificate
- Surety Bond with Power of Attorney
- Certificate of Insurance
- Photographs of Location including Signage
- Preliminary Inspection
Renewal
If you have currently hold this license and need to renew in order to keep your license up to date, apply for renewal before March 31 of the year it expires to avoid late fees.
If you have currently hold this license and need to renew in order to keep your license up to date, apply for renewal before March 31 of the year it expires to avoid late fees.
- To process your renewal, Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
Of note, you are required to obtain 6 hours of CE in order to be eligible to renew your license. See CE Requirements for more information.
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Related Resources
- Online Resource Georgia Independent Automobile Dealers Association
- Online Resource National Independent Automobile Dealers Association