Open a business

The New York State DMV regulates all repair shops, inspection stations, dealers, vehicle dismantlers and other related businesses in New York.

• General information for dealers and transporters [2]
• Open a dealership [3]
• Become a registered transporter [4]
• Junk and Salvage businesses [5]
• Private Service Bureaus [6]
• Automobile Broker Business [7]

Existing businesses

• Order secure paper certificates of sale [8]
• Renew a business registration or license [9]
• Amend or replace a business registration or license [10]
• Update business records [11]
• Check a title or lien status [12]
• Facility order lookup [13]
• Close a dealer or transporter business [14]

Complaints and charges

The DMV advises all consumers who have a complaint against a dealer or transporter, to make an attempt to resolve their complaint with the business manager. If they are not successful, they are advised to contact the DMV Consumer & Facilities Services Complaint Unit.

• About complaints and charges [15]
• Respond to hearings and waiver notices [16]
• Suspensions, revocations and appeals [17]
• Pay civil penalties [18]

Resources

• How to find a DMV-regulated business [19]
• Contact Vehicle Safety and Clean Air [20]