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Dealer Licensing Process - How To Become A Car Dealer In The Commonwealth Of Virginia
The Basics

Thank you for your interest in becoming a dealer in the Commonwealth of Virginia!

The 1995 General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted legislation to shift the regulation and oversight of the new and used motor vehicle dealer industry from the Department of Motor Vehicles, to a professional board. Oversight and regulation of motorcycle, trailer, and recreational dealers continues to be performed by DMV.

The Motor Vehicle Dealer Board's mission is to:

Administer sections of the Commonwealth's Motor Vehicle Dealer Laws and regulations as charged; promote the best interests of both the automotive consumer and dealer body; and process all motor vehicle related complaints promptly and professionally; while providing a high level of customer service.

Generally, to become a dealer, you must meet the following requirements:

Beginning January 1, 2006, the dealer-operator of any new independent motor vehicle dealership will be required to successfully complete a course of study before they will be allowed to take the independent dealer-operator qualification test at any DMV Customer Service Center.

The Virginia Community College System and the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association (VIADA) have teamed up to present a two-day course each month at one of the many College campuses throughout the state.

Course Schedule

2008

July 8 & 9 - Tidewater Community College, Norfolk
Contact: Registration; 757-822-1234; www.tcc.edu/wd

July 22 & 23 - Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown
Contact: Registration; 540-868-7021; www.lfccworkforce.com

August 5 & 6 - Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke
Contact: Anne Koon; 540-767-6131; www.virginiawestern.edu

August 19 & 20 – Northern Virginia Community College, Reston
Contact: Claire Wynn; 703-450-2551 or 2552; www.nvcc.edu

September 9 & 10 - Patrick Henry Community College, Martinsville Campus
Contact: Donna Craighead; 276-656-0354; www.ph.vccs.edu

September 23 & 24 - Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave
Contact: Lisa or Sandy; 540-453-2215; www.brcc.edu

October 7 & 8 – Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton
Contact: Registration; 757-825-2037 or 2935; www.tncc.edu

October 21 & 22 - Piedmont Community College, Charlottesville
Contact: Maggie Myers; 434-961-5354; www.pvcc.edu

November 5 & 6 - Danville Community College, Danville
Contact: Melissa Cross; 434-797-6437; www.dcc.vccs.edu/workforce

Registration materials and information are available from each of the Community Colleges’ WEB site or by calling the individual college. The cost is $300 and must be submitted by check or credit card, payable to the college, and submitted with the registration.View New Dealer Requirements a complete checklist (PDF) | (Text Version)

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Updated: July 2, 2008

 


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