Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs - Board of Vehicle Dealers, Manufacturers, and Salespersons

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Contact Information

Physical address:
2525 N 7th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17105

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

Phone: 1 (833) 367-2762
Fax: (717) 787-0250

Web: Home Name search
Email: RA-ST-VEHICLE@pa.gov

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs - Board of Vehicle Dealers, Manufacturers, and Salespersons in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Dealer License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs - Board of Vehicle Dealers, Manufacturers, and Salespersons
Eligible Entity Types:
  • Corporations
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Partnerships
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Bond Requirements:

$20,000 surety bond

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $175 license fee
  • $175 dealer branch license fee, if applicable
Required Attachments:
  • Surety Bond
  • Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Department of Labor and Industry OR a copy of the letter of compliance or use and occupancy permit from the city or municipality where dealership is located
  • Pennsylvania Corporation Bureau Documentation authorizing entity to do business in the state
  • Approved fictitious name registration, if applicable
  • Franchise Agreement, if applicable
  • Hand Drawn Diagram of dealership
  • Copy of deed or lease agreement
  • Completed Inspection
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae for each owner, partner, officer, or member for the past 5 years
  • Copy of telephone bill (must be landline) that lists the dealership's licensed name and proposed address
  • Zoning Documentation 
  • Criminal History Records Check or Exemption form for applicable individuals
  • Photographs of location that show overall view of showing display area and office, separation from any adjoining business or residences, inside of office showing telephone, desk, and lockable filing cabinet, area for display of vehicles to be sold separate from parking areas/other businesses with proper surface and adequate lighting, dealership sign permanently affixed or erected in outdoor display area showing licensed name, sign showing posted hours open
Background Check Requirements: ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $219 renewal fee
  • $219 branch license renewal fee, if applicable
Due:

Biennially by May 31 of odd-numbered years. The renewal portal will be opened between 30-60 days prior to the expiration dates. 

Required Attachments:
  • Surety Bond

Pennsylvania Vehicle Manufacturer License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs - Board of Vehicle Dealers, Manufacturers, and Salespersons
Eligible Entity Types:
  • Corporations
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Partnerships
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$90 license fee

Required Attachments:
  • Corporation Bureau Documentation
    • Corporations: Articles of Incorporation
    • Foreign Corporations/LLCs/Partnerships: Certificate of Authorization
    • LLCs/Partnerships: Certificate of Registration
  • Fictitious Name Registration
  • Sample Copy of Franchise Agreement
  • Sample Copy of Delivery and Preparation Obligations Statement supplied to dealers
  • Work History/Resume/CV for each owner, officer, partner, and member of the company for the past 5 years
  • Criminal History Check
Background Check Requirements: ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$313 license fee

Due:

Biennially by May 31 of odd-numbered years. The renewal portal will be opened between 30-60 days prior to the expiration dates. 

Pennsylvania Vehicle Salesperson License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs - Board of Vehicle Dealers, Manufacturers, and Salespersons

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$65 license fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$113 renewal fee

Due:

Biennially by May 31 of odd-numbered years

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