Dealers and Transporters
Opening a Business
Become a Dealer or Transporter
Open a Dealership
Before becoming a licensed automobile dealer in New York State you will need to apply and be approved by both DMV and the location where you intend to do business. You will need to be aware of regulations and requirements relating to operating an automotive dealership.
Become a Transporter
Transporters are any person, firm, association, or corporation that operates motor vehicles in a limited capacity so that they can be delivered, repaired, or improved. Anyone applying for transporter plates must prove they have a business reason for doing so.
Open a Junk and Salvage Business
Find out how to open a business that disposes of appraises salvage vehicles or disposes of vehicles or vehicle scrap.
Information for Existing Dealerships and Transporters
Closing a
Dealership or Transporter Business
Use the Facility Out of Business Attestation (VS-20) to notify us that your DMV Division of Vehicle Safety-regulated facility is permanently out of business, and for instructions about surrendering (returning) the DMVs items that have been issued to you.
If your facility will be temporarily out of business, please contact the appropriate Vehicle Safety Field Services Regional Office for instructions.