Vehicle Salesperson License

You need a vehicle salesperson license if you sell vehicles, vehicle contracts, or supervise vehicle sales or contracts for a dealer.

How to Apply for a Vehicle Salespersons License

To apply for your license, submit the following:

• Application for Salespersons License (OL 16S).
• Live scan fingerprint and Request for Live Scan Service (DMV 8016).
• A background check (provided through DMV).

Fees

• $50 non-refundable application fee
• $1 family support program
• $50 reinstatement fee (if applicable)
• $15 duplicate or transfer license fee (if applicable)

How to Renew or Reinstate a Vehicle Salespersons License

Fees

• $50 renewal application fee
• $1 family support program

How to Modify a Vehicle Salespersons License

Fees

• $15 duplicate or modification fee

Vehicle Salesperson Licensing Authority

California Vehicle Code (CVC) §§675 and 11800-11824. The CVC is available for purchase from DMV.

California Code of Regulations Title 13, Chapter 1.

California Government Code §6157 (a) – (d).

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Vehicle Salesperson License Handbook

The Vehicle Salesperson License handbook contains helpful information about applying for a license, vehicle salesperson requirements, exclusions, and more.

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