How to Become a Wholesale Car Dealer in California

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Read the DMV's application checklist.. Make sure you have a valid California drivers license.. Lease or purchase a business location.

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Steps

1

Read the DMV's application checklist.

Step 1

Read the DMV's application checklist.

2

Make sure you have a valid California drivers license.

Step 2

Make sure you have a valid California drivers license.

3

Lease or purchase a business location.

Step 3

Lease or purchase a business location.

4

Come up with a name for your business.

Step 4

Come up with a name for your business.

5

Obtain a resale permit.

Step 5

Obtain a resale permit.

6

Get a business license.

Step 6

Get a business license.

7

Obtain a surety bond.

Step 7

Obtain a surety bond.

8

Complete the Dealer Education Program.

Step 8

Complete the Dealer Education Program.

9

Pass the Used Dealer Test.

Step 9

Pass the Used Dealer Test.

10

Fill out the required forms and applications.

Step 10

Fill out the required forms and applications.

11

Attach the necessary documents.

Step 11

Attach the necessary documents.

12

Check over your application for completeness.

Step 12

Check over your application for completeness.

13

Submit your application and fee.

Step 13

Submit your application and fee.

14

Buy vehicles to sell.

Step 14

Buy vehicles to sell.

15

Create an online presence for your business.

Step 15

Create an online presence for your business.

16

Make deals with buyers.

Step 16

Make deals with buyers.

17

Consider modifying your license.

Step 17

Consider modifying your license.

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