Dealer Licensing

: How do I become a car dealer in the state of Texas?
A: You need two licenses in order to become a dealer in Texas: One from The Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) and one from The Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC). The MVD issues all dealer licenses and General Distinguishing Number (GDN) in the state (P-number).

TEXAS
Ph: 877-366-8887

Any person who is engaged in the business of buying, selling or exchanging motor vehicles, motorcycles, travel trailers or trailers/semi-trailers is required to obtain a dealer license. The Motor Vehicle Di­vision assigns a current valid, general distinguishing number for locations in each city municipality. The main exception is for a person who sells fewer than 5 vehicles in a calendar year, provided the vehicles are titled and registered in such person's name.

New Franchise Dealer License Fees: $175.00 franchise fee plus $500.00 for each required general dis­tinguishing number (motor vehicle, motor cycle, travel trailer, trailer/semi-trailer, wholesale and wholesale auction). Annual renewal fee is determined by number of cars sold in a calendar year ($175.00 - $750.00 for license plus $200.00 for each required general distinguishing number).

Used Car Dealer License Fee: $500.00
Used Car Dealer Renewal Fee: $200.00 per year for each general distinguishing number.