Motor Vehicle Dealer License

Six months

Yes, but the dealer is responsible to ensure that the buyer is an actual licensed dealer in the country of license and must keep proper records as required by law.

No. An applicant/owner, who owns 20% or more interest in the business, must go through a Criminal Records Check using pre-printed Dealer Licensing fingerprint cards. New/franchise dealers are exempt from the Criminal Records Check.

No. A banner is not considered permanent as outlined in ARS 28-4406.

Yes, the sign may be painted on a window or storefront and must meet all requirements including size and verbiage as outlined in ARS 28-4406.

No. A Broker is not required to have an “established place of business” as defined in ARS 28-4301.8(a). A Broker must have a commercial location and meet security and sign requirements as outlined in the Dealer Licensing website for a “principle place of business” as outlined in ARS 28-4406.B

Yes, if the wheels are removed and the dealer OWNS the property the trailer is on.  If the dealer owns the property and the trailer or mobile home is permanently affixed, the dealer can have the county assessor issued an “affidavit of affixture” which makes the trailer a permanently enclosed structure.  The trailer will then be issued a DEED rather than a title.  A dealer who is only renting the property may not sell NEW products from a trailer.

Yes and you will be issued a new dealer license upon approval.  Dealer plates are license specific and will not transfer. 

Yes and you will be issued a new dealer license upon approval.  Dealer plates are license specific and will not transfer.