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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES
DIVISION OF MOTORIST SERVICES
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DEALERSHIP
APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE AS A MOTOR VEHICLE,
MOBILE HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALER
OFFICE USE ONLY
Entered by:
Approved
by:
Do not use white out or correction tape on this application.
I hereby make application and submit the required documentation for an original license or a corporate officer update:
VF Franchised Motor Vehicle Dealer – 320.27, F.S.
SF Franchised Motor Vehicle Service
Facility – 320.642(6), F.S
VI Independent Motor Vehicle Dealer – 320.27, F.S.
VW Wholesale Motor Vehicle Dealer – 320.27, F.S.
VA Motor Vehicle Auction – 320.27, F.S.
SD Salvage Vehicle Dealer – 320.27, F.S.
BH Used Mobile Home Broker – 320.77, F.S.
DH Mobile Home Dealer- 320.77, F.S.
DH Selling New Recreational Vehicles – 320.771(8), F.S.
DH Selling Used Recreational Vehicles – 320.771(8), F.S.
DH Selling Park Trailers Only - 320.771(3)(j), F.S.
RV New Recreational Vehicle Dealer – 320.771, F.S.
RU Used Recreational Vehicle Dealer – 320.771, F.S.
Original
Dealer Development Franchise
(Attach copy of the Dealer
Development & Management
Agreement.)
Corporate Officer Update
Modification Only (Please complete
the application in its entirety. Page
5
of this application must be
completed
for all incoming new
officers.
Sales Tax Number:
Fictitious Business Name (d/b/a):
Dealership Physical Address:
Street Address (Enter Physical Address even if same as Mailing Address)
City
County State Zip Code
Mailing Address:
Street Address
City
County State Zip Code
Telephone Numbers: Home: ( ) Cell No.: ( )
Office: ( ) FAX No.: ( ) None
Business E-mail Address:
Surety Bond Company E-mail Address: _____________________________________________________
Garage Liability Insurance Company E-Mail Address: __________________________________________
1. If franchised or a recreational vehicle dealer, list authorized line make(s) for which you are already
licensed to sell
:
2. If applying for an original franchised license or a recreational vehicle dealer license, list the line make(s)
you are seeking for approval
:
Motorcycles greater than 50cc, 1492 watts, 2bhp
Motorcycles 50cc or less, 1492 watts or less, 2bhp or less
Tri-Vehicles
Zone #:
Insp #:
Low Speed Vehicles
HSMV 86056 Rev. 6/20
Motorcycles greater than 50cc, 1492 watts, 2bhp
Motorcycles 50cc or less, 1492 watts or less, 2bhp or less
Tri-Vehicles
Low Speed Vehicles
LICENSE NUMBER
ISSUE DATE
DATE RECEIVED IN
REGIONAL OFFICE
DATE COMPLETED IN
REGIONAL OFFICE
DATE MAILED TO
HEADQUARTERS
DATE RECEIVED IN
DEALER LICENSE
SECTION
AMOUNT
CHECK
CHECK NUMBER
CASH
CREDIT CARD
PAYMENT NUMBER
FRVIS CUSTOMER
NUMBER
DIVISION CORP
ACTIVE
INACTIVE
DEALER TRAINING
SCHOOL
COMPLETION DATE
FEID Number:
Current License No.:
Owner/Partner/LLC/LLP/LLLP or Corporation Name:
Proof of Identification/DL, if Sole Proprietor or Partnership:
Please see instruction guide for acceptable proof of identification.
Recreational Vehicles
Park Trailers
Recreational Vehicles
Park Trailers
APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE AS A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOBILE HOME, OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALER
Do not use white out or correction tape on this application.
3. Sole Proprietor Partnership Corporation
Limited Liability Company/Partnership (LLC/LLP) Limited Liability/Limited Partnership (LLLP)
A. OWNERS/PARTNERS:
Last Name First Name Middle Initial (FRVIS Customer No. – Office Use Only)
Date of Birth FL DL/ID# (if other proof of ID is used, attach copy) Home Phone Number w/ Area Code Daytime Phone Number w/ Area
Residence Address
City
State Zip Code (Fingerprint date-Office Use Only)
Last Name First Name Middle Initial (FRVIS Customer No. – Office Use Only)
Date of Birth FL DL/ID# (if other proof of ID is used, attach copy) Home Phone Number w/ Area Code Daytime Phone Number w/ Area Code
Residence Address
City
State Zip Code (Fingerprint date-Office Use Only)
Last Name First Name Middle Initial (FRVIS Customer No. – Office Use Only)
Date of Birth FL DL/ID# (if other p
roof of ID is used,
Residence Address
City
State Zip Code (Fingerprint date-Office Use
B. CORPORATE/LLC/LP/LLP/LLLP:
Corporate Name
Corporate Headquarters Business Address
City
State Zip Code
PRESIDENT/MGR/MEMBER/PARTNER:
Last Name First Name and Middle Initial (FRVIS Customer No.-Office Use)
Date of Birth FL DL/ID# (if other proof of ID is used, attach copy) Home Phone Number w/ Area Code Daytime Phone Number w/ Area Code
Residence Address
City
State Zip Code (Fingerprint date-Office Use Only)
VICE PRESIDENT/MGR/MEMBER/PARTNER:
Last Name First Name Middle Initial (FRVIS Customer No. – Office Use)
Date of Birth FL DL/ID# (if other proof of ID is used, attach copy) Home Phone Number Daytime Phone Number w/ Area Code
Residence Address
City
State Zip Code (Fingerprint date-Office Use
SECRETARY/MGR/MEMBER/PARTNER:
Last Name First Name Middle Initial (FRVIS Customer No. – Office Use)
Date of Birth FL DL/ID# (if other proof of ID is used, attach copy) Home Phone Number w/ Area Code Daytime Phone Number w/ Area Code
Residence Address
City
State Zip Code (Fingerprint date-Office Use
TREASURER/MGR/MEMBER/PARTNER:
Last Name First Name Middle Initial (FRVIS Customer No. – Office Use)
Date of Birth FL DL/ID# (if other proof of ID is used, attach copy) Home Phone Number w/ Area Code Daytime Phone Number w/ Area Code
Residence Address
City
State Zip Code (Fingerprint date-Office Use) Only)
DIRECTOR/MGR/MEMBER/PARTNER:
Last Name First Name Middle Initial (FRVIS Customer No. – Office Use)
Date of Birth FL DL/ID# (if other proof of ID is used, attach copy) Home Phone Number w/ Area Code Daytime Phone Number w/ Area Code
Residence Address
HSMV 86056 Rev. 6/20
City State
Zip Code (Fingerprint date-Office Use Only)
2
Please use a separate sheet if necessary.
3
Month/Day/Year
APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE AS A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOBILE HOME, OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALER
4. If the place of business is owned by applicant, date of acquisition:
Enter “LEASED” in the space above, if it is a leased location.
Please attach the following items for an original application:
Month/Day/Year
• A completed application form HSMV 86056 and $300 fee for motor vehicle dealers or $340 fee for mobile home or
recreational vehicle dealers;
• Proof of identification/DL (see instruction guide for acceptable forms of identification);
• A true copy of property lease or proof of ownership;
• Proof of electronic fingerprints for each new officer from a FDLE authorized service provider. Each individual listed in
items 3 (A) and/or (B) on this form must be electronically fingerprinted on a state and federal level. A list of
authorized service providers can be accessed at the FDLE website.
• Copy of dealer training course completion document;
• Original surety bond/irrevocable letter of credit (Division of Motorist Services forms only: on-line access at
http://www.flhsmv.gov/html/forms.html);
• Copy of business and/or fictitious name registration (on-line access at www.sunbiz.org );
• Copy of certification from the Division of Corporations showing current registration of business to conduct business in
the State of Florida (on-line access at www.sunbiz.org );
• Corporation papers, corporate meeting minutes showing the election of corporate directors, Article of Incorporation if
the dealership is a Corporation or Incorporation; Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement if the dealership is a
Limited Liability Company; or a Partnership Agreement if the dealership is a Partnership; and
• Independent dealers (VI), Auction dealers (VA), and Wholesale dealers (VW) have the option to submit a copy of:
o A garage liability insurance certificate which shall include, at a minimum, $25,000 combined single-limit liability
coverage including bodily injury and property damage protection and $10,000 personal injury protection; OR
o A general liability insurance policy coupled with a business automobile policy, which shall included, at a
minimum, $25,000 combined single-limit liability coverage including bodily injury and property damage
protection and $10,000 personal injury.
o All garage/general liability insurance certificates must include the number of dealer license plates authorized for
the dealership by the insurance company.
• Salvage dealers (SD) are exempt from submitting a garage liability insurance coverage.
• Mobile Home Dealers (DH) which sell park trailers are exempt from submitting garage liability insurance coverage.
• Franchise dealers (VF), Recreational dealers (RV & RU), and Mobile Home dealers/brokers (DH/BH) selling recreational
vehicles must submit a garage liability insurance certificate which shall include, at a minimum, $25,000 combined
single-limit liability coverage including bodily injury and property damage protection and $10,000 personal injury
protection and the authorized number of dealer license plates.
Please att
ach the following items for a corporate update:
• A complete application form HSMV 86056;
• Minutes of the meeting;
•
Proof of electronic fingerprints for each new officer from a FDLE authorized service provider. Each indi
vidual listed in items
3 (A) and/or (B) on this form must be electronically fingerprinted on a state and federal level. Access list at the FDLE website.
• Copy of the corporate changes registration from the Division of Corporations (on-line access at www.sunbiz.org).
For additional information, please refer to the Dealer License Instruction Booklet.
CERTIFICATIONS/STATEMENTS
Florida law requires applicants for various dealer licenses to provide certification or statements on a variety of issues.
Please carefully read, complete, sign and date applicable certifications and statements.
Required of Motor Vehicle Dealer License Applicants
I certify that my business location provides an adequately equipped office and is not a residence; that the
location affords sufficient unoccupied space upon and within which adequately store all motor vehicles offered and
displayed for sale; and that the location is a suitable place where I can in good faith carry on such business to maintain
books, records, and files necessary to conduct such business, which will be available at all reasonable hours for inspection
by the department or any of its inspectors or employees. I further certify that the business of a motor vehicle dealer is
the principal business which shall be conducted at the location.
Officer’s Signature-Original Signature Required
HSMV 86056 Rev. 6/20
Date
4
APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE AS A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOBILE HOME, OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALER
Required of Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Dealer License Applicants:
Officer’s Signature-Original Signature Required
Date
If no Federal Employer’s Identification Number is obtained, the following statement is required of the applicant:
The individual owner(s) of the dealership is
/are performing all duties in the business. There are no employees in the
dealership.
Officer’s Signature
-Original Signature Required
Date
Required of Recreational Vehicle Dealer License Applicants:
As an applicant for a recreational vehicle de
aler license, issued pursuant to Section 320.771, Florida Statutes, I have not
and will not enter into any agreement, written or oral, with any other person or business entity, which would constitute
an unfair and deceptive trade practice in violation of Part II of Chapter 501, Florida Statutes.
Officer’s Signature-Original Signature Required
Date
I/We hereby agree that all documents, orders, notices or related correspondence will be served by e-mail at the e-mail address
provided. I/We agree to add dealerservices@flhsmv.gov as a contact so that email from the Division of Motorist Services is not
classified as junk mail. If no e-mail address is provided, all documents shall be served by First Class U.S. Mail.
Officer’s Signature-Original Signature Required
HSMV 86056 Rev. 6/20
Date
I certify that my business location is a permanent one, not a tent or a temporary stand or other temporary
quarters; and, except in the case of a mobile home broker, that the location affords sufficient unoccupied space to store
all mobile homes and recreational vehicles offered and displayed for sale; and that the location is a suitable place in which
I
can, in good faith, carry on business, maintain books, records, and files necessary to conduct such business, which will be
available at all reasonable hours for inspection by the department compliance examiners, inspectors or other department
employees. I understand that this does not preclude a licensed mobile home dealer from displaying and offering for sale
mobile homes in a mobile home park. I further certify that the business of a mobile home or recreational vehicle dealer is
the principal business which shall be conducted at the location unless I am a mobile home park operator licensed as a
mobile home dealer.
I plan to sell recreational vehicles and understand the requirement to obtain Garage Liability Insurance.
I plan to sell park models and understand there is no requirement to obtain Garage Liability Insurance. (DH ONLY)
5
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APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE AS A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOBILE HOME, OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALER
CERTIFICATION
(Must be completed by all dealership officers.)
5. Has this applicant, partner, corporate officer or director:
YES
NO
NO
Been convicted of a felony or equivalent charge anywhere?
Been convicted of a felony or first degree misdemeanor for a violation of any provision
of Chapter 319 or 320, Florida Statutes?
NO
Been convicted of a felony or first degree misdemeanor in any other jurisdiction for
violation of motor vehicle laws (excluding parking and traffic laws)?
NO
Now facing criminal charges anywhere?
NO
Been denied a surety bond?
NO
NO
Ever had a surety bond cancelled?
Been a licensed dealer in Florida or any other jurisdiction?
State: License #:
YES
NO
Been denied or had dealer license suspended or revoked in Florida or any other
jurisdiction?
(IF THE ANSWER TO ANY PART OF QUESTION #5 IS “YES”, APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO SUPPLY APPROPRIATE
DOCUMENTATION. IN THE CASE OF A FELONY CONVICTION, CHARGING DOCUMENTS AND DISPOSITION DOCUMENTS
FROM THE COURT MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION.)
Under penalty of perjury, I do swear and af
firm that the information contained in this application is true and correct
and that applicant, if licensed, will abide by all laws of Florida, including Chapters 319 and 320, Florida Statutes, and
all applicable rules, policies, and procedures of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
I further certify that I am authori
zed to bind the application with my signature.
I understand that I must meet all zoning requirements and occupational license requirements that may be mandated
by local or county ordinances.
Signature-Original Signature Required
Typed Name/Title Date
STATE OF
COUNTY OF
NOTARIAL CERTIFICATE
The attached instrument was acknowledged before me on this date, / _/ by Mr./Mrs./Ms.
_who is personally known to me or who has produced
as identification and who did take an oath.
(Seal)
(Signature of Notary)
(Name of Notary, typed, printed or stamped)
(Notary)
(Title)
(Commission Serial Number)
Important:
This certification is required for each officer of the dealership. If necessary, please make copies of this page. After
completing this certification for each officer, attach each copy to this application. Each certification must be
notarized.
APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE AS A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOBILE HOME, OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALER
FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
Site Inspection No.:
YES
NO
I have inspected the location of the above described applicant and find it qualifies for a license
under Section 320.27, 320.77, or 320.771, Florida Statutes, as applicable. (If NO, a signed,
detailed investigation report with diagram of location must be attached.)
YES NO After careful review of the application (including attachments) and based on the information
available to me at this time, I recommend that a license be issued. (If NO, a signed, detailed,
and documented investigative report must be attached.)
Signature of Compliance Examiner Zone No.
Signature of Reviewing Authority
DEALER LICENSE SECTION
Application Examined By:
Initials
Date
Application Approved By:
Initials
Date
6
HSMV 86056 Rev. 6/20
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DEALERSHIP
READ THIS BOOKLET PRIOR TO
COMPLETING ANY INFORMATION ON THE
ATTACHED FORMS
ORIGINAL MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
LICENSING APPLICATION
Form HSMV 86056
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY & MOTOR VEHICLES
DEALER LICENSE SECTION
TALLAHASSEE, FL
ORIDA
32399-0500 Revised June 2020
Instructions to Form 86056 - Page 1
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
ORIGINAL MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LICENSE APPLICATION
APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE AS A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOBILE HOME, OR RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE DEALER
The Application for a License as a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, or Recreational Vehicle Dealer (Form HSMV 86056) is a
multi-purpose form, which is used as an initial application for a dealer license as well as updating corporate officer information to a
dealer license. Dealers must have a site approved, by a Regional Office, for the dealership location. Once a location is found,
contact your local Regional Office to schedule an appointment to have the site inspected. A Division of Motorist Services
Compliance Examiner will inspect the location. It is recommended that you do not sign a lease until the site has been approved by
the Department.
Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 15C-7.003(4)(5), specifies the office and display area:
(4) Requirements for Office Space.
(a) Each licensed motor vehicle dealer shall maintain an office as part of his place of business. The offices of motor vehicle
dealers shall conform to the following standards:
1. No office shall be operated from or maintained in any residence.
2. The office must be in a permanent structure at the licensed location. In the case of an office trailer, the office must be
anchored or tied down as required by Rule 15C-1.010, F.A.C.
3. Each office shall have a minimum of 100 square feet of interior floor space exclusive of any hallways, closets or
restrooms and a minimum 7' ceiling.
4. The office must be clearly separated from any other business which is being operated in the structure or building which
houses the dealership.
(5) Requirements for Display Space.
(a) ) Each licensed motor vehicle dealer shall maintain a display space as part of his place of business.
(b) Such display space shall be for the purpose of displaying motor vehicles offered for sale by the motor vehicle dealer and
shall conform to the following specifications:
1. The display space of each licensed motor vehicle dealer will be of a sufficient size to store and display all vehicles offered
for sale. The display space may be located within a building.
2. Display spaces shall be under the exclusive control of the motor vehicle dealer and shall not include an area or space set
aside for customer, employee or general public parking nor shall it include any public right-of-way.
3. Display spaces shall be contiguous to the dealership office or shall be situated so as to allow easy access by dealership
customers.
4. Display spaces, whether outside or inside a building, shall have immediate and direct access to a public street or highway
or be situated on property, owned or leased by the dealer, to which public access has been granted.
5. Display spaces shall physically be divided from any other motor vehicle dealer’s display space by a permanent barrier no
less than three feet in height and erected in such a manner as to clearly distinguish one dealer’s display space from another
dealer’s display space.
(6) Requirements for Operation.
(a) Each licensed motor vehicle dealer or his designee shall be available to consumers and the department during regular
business hours.
Instructions to Form 86056 - Page 2
(b) The business of a motor vehicle dealer must be the principal business conducted at the licensed location.
(c) Licenses are not transferable and may not be transferred by any means by the licensee to a second party.
Dealerships may be operated by agents or employees of the licensee; however, the licensee shall be responsible for the
operation of the dealership.
(d) To insure availability of the licensee, the following standards must be met and maintained by each
licensee. Each dealer
:
1.
Shall post hours of operation in a clear manner at or near the main entrance to the dealership
office on a placard, sign or by other durable means.
2.
Shall maintain the posted hours of operation.
3.
Shall provide the department with all information and telephone numbers necessary to contact the dealer.
Information and telephone numbers shall be provided in writing to the Division of Motorist Services Regional
Administrator.
4.
Shall insure that information and telephone numbers required in the preceding subsection are current and correct.
5.
Shall make his dealership records available to inspection by the department during reasonable hours.
6.
Shall be familiar with the obligations and responsibilities of a motor vehicle dealer as provided in Chapters
319 and 320, F.S.; shall be knowl
edgeable of the procedures necessary to assign, transfer or apply for title to a
motor vehicle and of the requirements and procedures necessary to transfer or apply for registration of motor
vehicles.
7.
Shall make every reasonable effort to resolve, in an equitable and expeditious manner, all complaints which have been
filed against him.
8.
Shall, upon revocation or suspension of his license:
a.
Surrender the license to the department,
b.
Surrender all dealer registration plates assigned to him to the department,
c.
Surrender, for refund, all temporary tags purchased by him, and
d.
Cease operation of the business.
9.
Shall notify the department in writing of a permanent closing or cessation of business at the
main or any
licensed supplemental location.
10.
Shall have a permanent sign identifying the dealership at its place of business. Such sign shall clearly
identify the dealership and shall use lettering or other graphic representation of sufficient size and color so as to be
visible and readable at a distance of 50 yards from the public right-of-way serving the dealership.
11.
Shall maintain a location address for the place of business which is assigned by the United States Postal Service.
12.
Shall report any change of address to the department and shall receive approval for any new
place of business prior to relocating the business.
(7) Prohibitions. No licensed motor vehicle dealer shall authorize or knowingly permit or allow any person,
employee, agent or representative to use the dealer’s license identification number to effect a sale of a motor vehicle, a
title transfer, or a registration transaction for the sale of a motor vehicle wherein the purchaser of that motor vehicle
was not given notice that the sale, transfer or registration was not made by a licensed motor vehicle dealer.
(8) Under Section 320.27(9), F.S., the department is authorized to deny, suspend or revoke a dealer license for failure to
comply with the requirements of this rule.
(9) Standards for Implementation.
(a)
This rule shall be fully applicable to all applicants for motor vehicle dealer’s licenses whose applications are
received on or after the effective date of this rule.
(b)
Persons licensed as motor vehicle dealers on the effective date of this rule shall comply with the
requirements for office space and display space not later than the time of application for renewal of license for the
Instructions to Form 86056 - Page 3
Instructions to Form 86056 – Page 4
third renewal period following the effective date of the rule. The requirements for business operation as prescribed in
subsection 15C-7.003(6), F.A.C., shall be applicable to all licensees upon the rule’s effective date
.
(10) All forms mentioned in this rule may be obtained free of charge from the Department by contacting any License
and Registration Inspector or any Regional Office of the Bureau of Licenses and Enforcement, Division of Motorist Services.
Addresses and telephone numbers are available from the bureau, Room 312, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida
32399.
PROVIDING HIGHWAY SAFETY AND SECURITY
THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN
SERVICE, EDUCATION, AND ENFORCEMENT
A SAFER FLORIDA!
Instructions for Form HSMV 86056
HSMV form 86056 has several fields that need to be completed. Select the correct license type by checking the
relevant box ( on the left side of the form). Select the type of of application you are submitting (on the right side of
the form)
Federal Employee Identification Number (FEID): Enter the applicant’s FEID or Tax Identification Number (TIN) number in
this field.
Florida Sales Tax Number: All Florida businesses are required to have a sales tax number. If you do not have a sales tax number
or wish to receive additional information regarding Florida sales tax, please contact any Florida Department of Revenue Office
Service Center or write to: Department of Revenue, Tallahassee Service Center, 5050 West Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399,
or telephone (850) 488-6800.
Additional information may be obtained on-line at the Department of Revenue’s website by going to www.floridarevenue.com or
in your local telephone directory under State agencies.
Proof of Identification: If the applicant is a sole proprietor with no employees or a partnership, proof of identification is required.
The following are acceptable forms of identification:
• A Florida driver license or identification card, an out of state driver license or identification card;
• A US passport;
• A Canadian driver license, identification card, or passport;
• A driver license or identification card from any US Territory (American Samoa, Guam, Marianas, Puerto Rico, and the US
Virgin Islands); and
• An out of country passport.
A copy of the proof of identification must be submitted with your application form to the Department unless the proof of
identification submitted is a Florida Driver License or identification card.
Please note: If you are submitting a Florida Driver License or identification card as proof of identification; you must enter the
Florida Driver License number or identification card number in the field provided on the application.
Owner/Partner/LLC/LLP/LLLP or Corporation Name: If you are a sole proprietorship, enter your name here. If your
dealership is a partnership enter the name of your partnership. If your dealership is a corporation, limited liability company, a
limited liability partnership, or limited liability limited partnership enter the name registered with the Secretary of State’s office.
Division of Corporation: All corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships or limited liability limited
partnerships must register with Florida’s Secretary of State, Division of Corporations. For information regarding registration of a
fictitious name or corporate information, please contact the Division of Corporations on-line at www.sunbiz.org.
Fictitious Business Name(s) (d/b/a): In this field you will list any fictitious name(s) you will be using, such as Tallahassee Used
Cars. This information can be viewed on-line at www.sunbiz.org.
Dealership physical address: Enter the physical (street) address of the dealership.
Mailing address: List the address in which the dealership will receive its mail. Enter the mailing address even if it is the same as
the physical address.
Telephone numbers: Enter the applicant’s home, mobile, and office phone numbers.
Business E-mail address: Enter the applicant’s complete business e-mail address.
Fax number: Enter the fax number. If the applicant does not have a fax number, please check the box for “None”.
The rest of the application form is marked by numbers. In this booklet we will only review the items required to be completed for
an initial license, therefore item number 1 is not listed for completion.
1. If the dealership is a franchise motor vehicle dealer or a recreational vehicle dealer enter the line make(s) the dealership is
currently authorized to sell.
2. If the franchise dealer or recreational vehicle dealer is adding a new line make(s) or applying for an original franchise dealer’s
license or recreational vehicle dealer’s license, list the line make(s) you are seeking for approval.
3. Sole Ownership, Partnership, Corporation, Limited Liability Company/Limited Liability Partnership and Limited Liability
Limited Partnership (Check the applicable box.)
A. Owners/Partners: If the box labeled Sole Ownership or Partnership is checked, complete section A of the application.
B. Corporation/LLC/LLP/LLLP: If the box labeled Corporation or Limited Liability Company or Limited Liability
Limited Partnership is checked, complete section B of the application.
All officers, directors, members and managers registered with the Division of Corporations for the business must be listed on
the application.
Instructions to Form 86056 - Page 5
4. If the place of business is owned by the applicant please enter the date the property was acquired. Please enter “Leased” if
the location is leased.
5. Has the applicant, any partner, or any corporate officer or director:
This item has eight questions requiring a “yes” or “no” answer. These questions are pertaining to criminal and business
history. Please check the appropriate box (Yes or No). If the answer to any part of Item 5 is "YES", the applicant is required to
supply appropriate documentation indicating the results or requirements. The license will not be issued if any portion of this
item is not complete. Answering "NO" to any portion of this item when the answer is "YES", is considered commission of
fraud or willful misrepresentation of application for or in obtaining a license.
Following item 5 is a checklist of attachments that must be submitted with this application, if applicable.
CERTIFICATION – Page 5 of the application is a “Certification” that must be completed by all officers listed in the application
for the dealership. This statement is a perjury clause. Please read and understand this statement prior to signing. Applicant’s
signature and all listed officer(s) must be notarized prior to submission of this form. The applicant can make copies of page 5, if the
dealership has more than one officer.
Please Note: Page 5 must be completed by all incoming new officers and must be notarized for a corporate update modification.
The applicant must meet all zoning requirements and occupational license requirements
that may be mandated by local or
county ordinances.
All items must be completed in its entirety, whether you are applying for an original license or updating corporate
officer(s) information, in order for the license to be issued.
There should not be any strikeovers or alterations with correction fluid, or correction tape.
Documents required with the application are:
Proof of Identification;
A true copy of property lease or proof of ownership;
Proof of electronic fingerprints from a FDLE authorized service provider. Each individual listed in items 3 (A) and/or (B)
on form HSMV 86056 must be electronically fingerprinted on a state and federal level. A list of authorized service
providers can be accessed at the FDLE website.
A copy of the dealer training course completion document;
Original surety bond/irrevocable letter of credit (Division of Motorist Services forms only);
A copy of the business and/or fictitious name registration (on-line access at www.sunbiz.org);
Copy of certification from the Division of Corporations showing current registration of business to conduct business in the
State of Florida (on-line access at www.sunbiz.org);
Corporation papers, corporate meeting minutes showing the election of corporate directors; Article of Incorporation if the
dealership is a Corporation or Incorporation; Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement if the dealership is a
Limited Liability Company; or a Partnership Agreement if the dealership is a Partnership; and
Copy of garage liability insurance signed by the garage liability insurance agent is required for all dealers listed above,
except mobile home dealers not selling recreational vehicles and salvage dealers. The requirements are:
Independent dealers (VI), Auction dealers (VA), and Wholesale dealers (VW) have the option to submit:
A garage liability insurance certificate which shall include, at a minimum, $25,000 combined single-limit
liability coverage including
bodily injury and property damage protection and $10,000 personal injury
protection; OR
A general liability insurance policy coupled with a business automobile policy, which shall include, at a
minimum, $25,000 combined single-limit liability coverage including bodily injury and property damage
protection and $10,000 personal injury protection.
All garage/general liability insurance certificates must include the number of dealer license plates
authorized for the dealership by the insurance company.
Salvage dealers (SD) are exempt from submitting garage liability insurance coverage.
Mobile Home dealers
(DH) which sell park models only are exempt from submitting garage liability
insurance coverage.
Franchise dealers (VF), Recreational Vehicle dealers (RV & RU), and Mobile Home dealers/brokers (DH/BH)
selling recreational vehicles must submit a garage liability insurance certificate which shall include, at a minimum,
$25,000 combined single-limit liability coverage including bodily injury and property damage protection and $10,000
personal injury protection and the authorized number of dealer license plates.
The next section of this a
pplication is a series of certification statements required by Florida Law.
Required of Motor Vehicle Dealer License Applicants - Motor vehicle dealer license applicants must sign this statement. Please
read and understand this information prior to signing. The license will not be issued if this statement is not signed and dated.
Th
e following certification is not required
of
Motor Vehicle
D
ealers. However, if this application is for a Mobile Home and/or
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Recreational Vehicle Dealer this information must be completed and the appropriate boxes checked.
CERTIFICATION – Page 5 of the application is a “Certification” that must be completed by all officers listed in the application
for the dealership. This statement is a perjury clause, please read and understand this statement prior to signing. Applicant’s
signature and all listed officer(s) must be notarized prior to submission of this form. The applicant can make copies of page 5, if the
dealership has more than one officer.
Please Note: Page 5 must be completed by all incoming new officers and must be notarized for a corporate update modification.
ELECTRONIC FINGERPRINTS
Each individual listed in items 3 (A) and/or (B) on form HSMV 86056, Application for a License as a Motor Vehicle Dealer,
Mobile Home, or Recreational Vehicle Dealer must be electronically fingerprinted on a state and federal level. Applicants are
advised fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. Proof of electronic fingerprints for each
new officer from a FDLE authorized service provider must be submitted with the application. A list of authorized service
providers can be accessed at the FDLE website.
.
An individual who has been fingerprinted for another motor vehicle dealer license need not be fingerprinted again unless they
have been convicted of a felony since the last renewal of their license.
All officers, directors, members and managers registered with the Division of Corporations must be listed on the application and
must be electronically fingerprinted. All partner(s) and sole proprietor listed on the application must be electronically
fingerprinted.
Please Note: FDLE keeps the criminal history results for a person on their site for 6 months only, after which the applicant
would have to be re-fingerprinted. Applicants are encouraged to submit their completed application, fee and required documents
well ahead of the 6 month expiration of their electronic fingerprints.
SURETY BOND REQUIREMENTS
NOTICE: The surety bond must be on the form provided by the State or use the EXACT LANGUAGE contained in the
form provided by the State and written on the letterhead of the Surety Bond Company. Any changes in the
language of the bond, addendums or conditions will be rejected. Original surety bond must be
submitted with the application.
The surety bond must have the following information:
● The exact business name and all fictitious names to be used by the dealership as it is registered with the Secretary of
State. In the case of a sole proprietorship or a partnership the name of the owner(s), or partners must be listed on the
surety bond (example John Doe d/b/a Sun Drop Auto Sales or John Doe and Robert Smith d/b/a Doe & Smith Auto
Sales);
●
The name of the surety bond company;
●
The bond number must appear on the face of the bond;
●
The amount of coverage;
● A motor vehicle dealer applicant shall provide a surety bond in the amount of $25,000. Form HSMV 86020,
Surety Bond for Motor Vehicle Dealer;
● A mobile home dealer or mobile home broker applicant shall provide a surety bond in the amount of $25,000. A
mobile home dealer with more than four supplemental locations must submit an original surety bond in the
amount of $50,000. Form HSMV 86018, Surety Bond for Mobile Home Dealer;
● A recreational vehicle dealer applicant shall provide a surety bond in the supplemental locations must submit an
original surety bond in the amount of $10,000. A recreational vehicle dealer with more than four supplemental
locations must submit an original surety bond in the amount of $20,000. Form HSMV 86019, Surety Bond for
Recreational Vehicle Dealer;
● The effective date;
● The expiration date;
●
Signature of the surety agent or the attorney-in-fact;
● Address of the surety agent;
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• Complete address of the surety agent;
• Telephone number of the surety agent;
• Typed name of the surety agent;
• Name of the dealership;
• Signature of the principal of the dealership (original signature or facsimile signature);
• Name of the surety bond company;
• Address of the surety bond company;
• Telephone number of the surety bond company; and
• The surety bond must have the surety bond company seal or stamp or an electronic seal.
A power of attorney for the Attorney-in-Fact must accompany the bond.
A motor vehicle dealer and a mobile home dealer applicant can submit an irrevocable letter of credit in lieu of a surety bond.
Please note that recreational vehicle dealers cannot submit an irrevocable letter of credit in lieu of a surety bond.
IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
NOTICE: The irrevocable letter of credit must be on the form provided by the State or use the EXACT LANGUAGE
contained in the form provided by the State and written on the letterhead of the Florida Bank. Any changes in
the language of the irrevocable letter of credit, addendums or conditions will be rejected. The original letter of
credit must be submitted with the application.
Motor vehicle dealer applicants may elect to obtain an Irrevocable Letter of Credit. The irrevocable letter of credit must be issued
by a Florida bank in the amount of $25,000. The letter of credit must be submitted on Form HSMV 86057, Irrevocable Letter of
Credit for Motor Vehicle Dealer.
A mobile home dealer or mobile home broker applicant may elect to provide an Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of
$25,000. A mobile home dealer with more than four supplemental locations must submit an original Irrevocable Letter of Credit
in the amount of $50,000. The letter of credit must be submitted on HSMV Form 86058. The letter of credit must be submitted on
http://flhsmv.gov/dmv/forms/BFO/86058.pdf.
Substitute forms will not be accepted.
The following items are required on the irrevocable letter of credit:
• The exact business name and all fictitious names to be used by the dealership as it is registered with the Secretary of State.
In the case of a sole proprietorship or a partnership the names of the owner, or partners must be listed on the surety bond
(example John Doe d/b/a Sun Drop Auto Sales or John Doe and Robert Smith d/b/a Doe & Smith Auto Sales);
• The name of the bank;
• The number assigned by the bank;
• The effective date;
• The expiration date;
• Signature of the bank officer;
• Title of the bank officer;
• Name of the bank;
• Address of the bank;
• Telephone number of the bank;
• Name of the dealership;
• Signature of the principal of the dealership (original signature or facsimile signature);
• Typed or printed name of the principal;
• Address of the dealership; and
• Seal of the bank or stamp or an electronic seal.
GARAGE LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The garage liability insurance certificate must have the following information:
• Name of the garage liability insurance company;
• Address of the garage liability insurance company;
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• Name of the garage liability insurance agency;
• Address of the garage liability insurance agency;
• Phone and fax number of the garage liability insurance agency;
• Name of the insured;
• Address of the insured;
• Garage liability box must be checked;
• Garage liability policy number;
• Effective date of the policy;
• Expiration date of the policy;
• Authorized number of dealer license plates for applicable dealers;
• Copy of garage liability insurance signed by the garage liability insurance agent is required for all dealers listed above,
except mobile home dealers not selling recreational vehicles, Mobile home dealers selling park trailers only, and salvage
dealers. The requirements are:
• Independent dealers (VI), Auction dealers (VA), Wholesale dealers (VW) have the option to submit:
• A garage liability insurance certificate which shall include, at a minimum, $25,000 combined single-limit
liability coverage including bodily injury and property damage protection and $10,000 personal injury
protection; OR
• A general liability insurance policy coupled with a business automobile policy, which shall include, at a
minimum, $25,000 combined single-limit liability coverage including bodily injury and property damage
protection and $10,000 personal injury protection.
• All garage/general liability insurance certificates must include the number of dealer license plates authorized
for the dealership by the insurance company.
• Salvage dealers (SD) are exempt from submitting a garage liability insurance coverage.
• Mobile Home dealers (DH) which sell park models only are exempt from submitting garage liability insurance coverage.
• Franchise dealers (VF), Recreational Vehicle dealers (RV & RU), and Mobile Home dealers/brokers (DH/BH)
selling recreational vehicles must submit a garage liability insurance certificate which shall include, at a minimum,
$25,000 combined single-limit liability coverage including bodily injury and property damage protection and $10,000
personal injury protection and the authorized amount of dealer license plates.
• Signature of the garage liability insurance agent (electronic/facsimile signature is acceptable); and
• Name of the certificate holder which should read: Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, 2900 Apalachee
Parkway, Room A312, MS# 65 Neil Kirkman Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
The remainder of the application is for department use only.
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DIVISION OF MOTORIST SERVICES
General Requirements for Motor Vehicle Dealer License
1. A location must be obtained and inspected by a Division of Motorist Services Compliance
Examiner.
2. Completion of a pre-licensing dealer training course is required for all license categories at a
Department approved Dealer Training School. A list of the Department approved Dealer
Training Schools is available online.
Any applicant who has held a valid motor vehicle dealer's license continuously within the past 2
years and who remains in good standing with the department is exempt from the pre-licensing per
section 320.27(4)(b), Florida Statutes.
Any applicant for a new franchised motor vehicle dealer license who has held a valid franchised
motor vehicle dealer license continuously for the past 2 years and who remains in good standing
with the department is exempt from the pre-licensing training requirement per section
320.27(4)(a), Florida Statutes.
3. Application fees are as follows:
• Applicants who are applying for an independent, wholesale, auction, salvage or franchise
license - $300;
• Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Dealer License applicants - $340; and
• All additional license locations are $50.
4. Each motor vehicle dealer applicant must obtain a $25,000 surety bond or irrevocable letter of
credit. The irrevocable letter of credit must be issued by a bank authorized to do business in
Florida as a bank. A mobile home dealer or mobile home broker must obtain a $25,000 surety
bond or irrevocable letter of credit. A mobile home dealer or mobile home broker with more than
four supplemental locations must obtain a surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit for the
amount of $50,000. A recreational vehicle dealer must obtain a $10,000 surety bond. A
recreational vehicle dealer with more than four supplemental locations must obtain a surety bond
for the amount of $20,000. Please note that recreational vehicle dealers cannot submit an
irrevocable letter of credit in lieu of a surety bond.
5. Copy of Garage Liability insurance signed by the garage liability insurance agent is required for
all dealers listed above, except mobile home dealers not selling recreational vehicles, mobile
home dealers selling park trailers only, and salvage dealers. The requirements are:
Independent dealers (VI), Auction dealers (VA), and Wholesale dealers (VW) have the
option to submit:
• A garage liability insurance certificate which shall include, at a minimum, $25,000
combined single-limit liability coverage including bodily injury and property damage
protection and $10,000 personal injury protection; OR
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• A general liability insurance policy coupled with a business automobile policy, which
shall include, at a minimum, $25,000 combined
single-limit liability coverage including
bodily injury and property damage protection and $10,000 personal injury protection.
• All garage/general liability insurance certificates must include the number of dealer
license plates authorized for the dealership by the insurance company.
• Franchise dealers (VF), Recreational dealers (RV & RU), and Mobile Home dealers/
brokers (DH/BH) selling recreational vehicles must submit a garage liability insurance
certificate which shall include, at a minimum, $25,000 combined single-limit liability
coverage including bodily injury and property damage protection and $10,000 personal
injury protection and the authorized number of dealer plates.
Salvage Dealers (SD) are exempt from Garage Liability Insurance coverage.
6. All dealers must have a lease or proof of ownership for their dealership site. Once you have a
location, call your Division of Motorist Services Regional Office to schedule an appointment to
inspect the location. The Compliance Examiner will call you to get directions and any other
information needed. It is recommended you do not sign a lease until the Division of Motor
Services Regional Office has approved your location. The lease must contain the dealership name
and business address (physical location) or a legal description of the location. The landlord and
the dealer must sign the lease.
7. (Corporations Only) Corporate documents must be submitted with your application. These
papers must include the Articles of Incorporation, registration with the Secretary of State’s Office
and minutes of the business meeting showing the election of all current officers. All partners
must provide a Partnership Agreement with the application. Limited Liability Companies must
provide Article of Organization and Operating Agreement with the application.
8. A copy of certification from the Division of Corporations showing current registration of business to
conduct business in the State of Florida (on-line access at www.sunbiz.org).
9. A copy of the registration for business and/or fictitious trade name(s), registered with the
Secretary of State’s Office. The registration document must be submitted with your application
(on-line access at www.sunbiz.org
).
10.
Proof of electronic fingerprints for each person appearing on the license from a FDLE authorized
service provider. Each individual listed in items 3 (A) and/or (B) on form HSMV 86056 must
be electronically fingerprinted on a state and federal level. A list of authorized service providers
can be accessed at the FDLE website.
11. A Federal Employer Identification (FEID) number must be obtained if applicable. The FEID
may be obtained from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
Sole Proprietors with no employees and partnerships can submit proof of identification instead of
a FEID number. Acceptable forms of proof of identification:
A Florida driver license or identification card, an out of state driver license or identification card;
A US passport;
A Canadian driver license, identification card, or passport;
A driver license or identification card from any US Territory (American Samoa, Guam, Marianas,
Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands); and
An out of country passport.
A copy of the proof of identification
must be submitted with your application form to the Department unless
the proof of identification submitted is a Florida Driver License or identification card.
Please Note:
Please Note:
Mobile Home Dealers (DH) which sell park trailers only are exempt from
Garage Liability Insurance coverage.
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Please note: If you are submitting a Florida Driver License or identification card as proof of identification;
you must enter the Florida Driver License number or identification card number in the field provided on the
application.
12. A Florida sales t
ax number must be obtained from the Department of Revenue.
Please submit your application to the Division of Motorist Services Regional Office responsible for
your dealership. Your application will be graded and processed by the Division of Motorist Services
Regional Office. If everything is submitted correctly your license will be issued. You are NOT
ALLOWED to conduct business until you have your license in hand.
By following these steps and communicating with your Division of Motorist Services Compliance
Examiner, your new business should begin smoothly. We thank you for your inquiry and we wish
you success in your business endeavors!
PROVIDING HIGHWAY SAFETY AND SECURITY
THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN
SERVICE, EDUCATION, AND ENFORCEMENT
A SAFER FLORIDA!
Instructions to Form 86056 - Page 13
Completion Guidelines for Dealer License Applicants to
Complete Application Form HSMV 86056
FOR ORIGINAL LICENSE APPLICATION AND CORPORATE UPDATE DHSMV FORM 86056
INFORMATION FOR DEALER LICENSE APPLICANTS
IMPORTANT: The dealer license applicant must first meet the location requirements as specified in
Florida Administrative Code 15C-7.003. Once the applicant has a location, they must contact the
Division of Motorist Services Regional Office to schedule an appointment to inspect the location. The
Compliance Officer/Examiner will contact the applicant and get directions and any other information that
is needed.
Form HSMV 86056 must be compl
eted in its entirety and signed by the dealer applicant when
applying for an original dealer’s license and when submitting corporate updates. Care should be
taken to avoid the use of whiteouts and strikethroughs.
• The most current form HSMV 86056, Application for License as a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, or
Recreational Vehicle Dealer, must be used by the applicant. This is available on-line at the
Department’s website at http://www.flhsmv.gov/html/forms.html.
• The correct category of license must be checked by the applicant. For example, a person applying for
an independent dealer’s license must check the box for VI; Wholesale dealers must check the box for
VW; franchise dealers must check the box for VF, etc.
• The correct and complete FEID number must be entered on the application.
• The correct and complete Sales Tax Number must be entered on the application. The applicant can
get the Sales Tax Number from Department of Revenue (DOR).
• Proof of Identification in lieu of FEID number if the applicant is a Sole Proprietor or Partnership with
no employees.
Acceptable forms of proof of identification:
• A Florida driver license or identification card, an out of state driver license or identification card;
• A US passport;
• A Canadian driver license, identification card, or passport;
• A driver license or identification card from any US Territory (American Samoa, Guam, Marianas,
Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands); and
• An out of country passport.
A copy of the proof of identification must be submitted with your application form to the Department
unless the proof of identification submitted is a Florida Driver License or identification card.
Please note: If you are submitting a Florida Driver License or identification card as proof of
identification; you must enter the Florida Driver License number or identification card number in the
field provided on the application.
• State the business name as registered with the Division of Corporations (www.sunbiz.org), specifying
the type of business entity. For example XYZ Inc., or PQR LLC.
• State the fictitious name(s) as registered with the Division of Corporation.
• State the correct and complete physical address of the dealership.
• State the correct and complete mailing address of the dealership. Enter the mailing address even if it
is the same as the physical address.
• Telephone number(s) of the dealership. As per Rule 15C-7003, Florida Administrative Code, “Each
dealer shall provide the department with all information and telephone numbers necessary to contact
the dealer.”
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• Fax number of the dealership (if available).
• Business E-mail address of the dealership (if available). The Department will be communicating with
dealers via e-mail; therefore, it is important for an applicant to provide on the application a business
e-mail address for the dealership. Due to personnel changes, providing an employee’s personal e-
mail address is discouraged.
1. Correct line-make(s) that are currently being sold by the franchise dealer (VF) or recreational vehicle
dealer (RV) at the dealership should be stated. NOTE: This should only be the line-make(s) that the
Department has approved for the dealership to sell in the State of Florida.
2. State the line-make(s) you
are applying for.
Enter “Used” if the supplemental location is for used vehicles only.
3. Check the appropriate box depending on the type of business entity.
A. For Sole Proprietor
s and Partnerships: enter the owners or partners details giving the complete
name, date of birth, proper proof of identification, home telephone number, daytime phone
number, residence address.
B. State the correct and com
plete corporate name as registered with the Division of Corporations
with the corporate headquarters business address. Enter the officer(s) detail giving the
complete name, date of birth, proper proof of identification, home telephone number, daytime
phone number, and residence address.
C. If an officer has sev
eral officer statuses; please enter all the information and indicate “same as
above for the other statuses for the officer. Example: If Mr. John Doe is a President, Vice
President, Secretary and Treasurer; Mr. John Doe must be listed on Page 2 as a President and
indicated as “same as above” for the other officer statuses that he holds in the dealership.
Acceptable forms of proof of identification:
A Florida driver license or identification card, an out of state driver license or
identification card;
A US passport;
A Canadian dr
iver license, identification card, or passport;
A driver license or identification card from any US Territory (American Samoa, Guam,
Marianas, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands); and
An out of country passport.
A copy of the proof of identification must be submitted with your application form to the
Department unless the proof of identification submitted is a Florida Driver License or
identification card.
Please note: If you are submitting a Florida Driver License or identification card as proof of
identification; you must enter the Florida Driver License number or identification card number
in the field provided on the application.
4. State the date of acqu
isition if the place of business is owned by the applicant.
State “leased” if the place of business is a leased location.
The next section of this application is a series of certification statements required by Florida Law.
Instructions to Form 86056 - Page 15
Required of Motor Vehicle Dealer License Applicants - Motor vehicle dealer license applicants must sign
this statement. Please read and understand this information prior to signing. The license will not be issued
if this statement is not signed and dated.
The following certification is not required of Motor Vehicle Dealers. However, if this application is for a
Mobile Home and/or Recreational Vehicle Dealer this information must be completed and the appropriate
boxes checked.
5. Each officer must co
mplete page 5 of the application. Notarization of page 5 is required.
All charging docum
ents regarding the arrest and any disposition documents must be submitted
with the application, if the boxes for felony conviction have been checked. Page 5 must be
completed and signed by all incoming new officer for a corporate update modification and must
be notarized.
CERTIFICATION – Page 5 of the application is a “Certification” that must be completed by all
officers listed in the application for the dealership. This statement is a perjury clause, please read
and understand this statement prior to signing. Applicant’s signature and all listed officer(s) must
be notarized prior to submission of this form. The applicant can make copies of page 5, if the
dealership has more than one officer.
Please note: Page 5 must be completed by all incoming new officers and must be notarized for a
corporate
update modification.
The applicant must meet all zoning requirements and occupational license requirements that may be
mandated by local or county ordinances.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR AN ORIGINAL LICENSE
The business location for the dealership for all license categories must be approved by a Division of Motorist
Services representative prior to submitting an application to be licensed as a dealer.
The application must be completed in its entirety and signed by the dealer applicant. Care should be taken to
avoid the use of whiteouts and strikethroughs.
Original license as an independent dealer (VI), wholesale dealer (VW), auction dealer (VA), salvage dealer
(SD), franchise dealer (VF) or service facility (SF) must submit the following documents with the application:
•
Completed application form HSMV 86056.
•
Fee of $300 for each main location; applicant must make check payable to DHSMV.
•
Original $25,000 surety bond, form HSMV 86020, Surety Bond Motor Vehicle Dealer; or a letter of
credit, form HSMV 86057, Irrevocable Letter of Credit Motor Vehicle Dealer.
•
Copy of lease for location or proof of ownership.
•
Copy of the pre-licensing dealer training course completion certificate from a Department approved
Dealer Training School. A list of the Department approved Dealer Training Schools is available
online.
•
Independent dealers (VI), Auction dealers (VA), and Wholesale dealers (VW), have the option to
submit a copy of:
o
A garage liability insurance certificate which shall include, at a minimum, $25,000 combined
single-limit liability coverage including bodily injury and property damage protection and
$10,000 personal injury protection; OR
o
A general liability insurance policy coupled with a business automobile policy, which shall
include, at a minimum, $25,000 combined single-limit liability coverage including bodily
injury and property damage protection and $10,000 personal injury protection.
o
All garage/general liability insurance certificates must include the number of dealer license
plates authorized for the dealership by the insurance company.
o
Salvage dealers (SD) are exempt from submitting a garage liability insurance coverage.
o
Mobile Home Dealers (DH) are exempt from submitting a garage liability insurance coverage.
• Franchise dealers (VF) must submit a garage liability insurance certificate which shall include, at
a minimum, $25,000 combined single-limit liability coverage including bodily injury and
property damage protection and $10,000 personal injury protection and the authorized number of
dealer license plates.
• Copy of registration of business and/or fictitious trade name(s) with Florida's Secretary of State,
Division of Corporations (available on-line at www.sunbiz.org).
• Copy of corporate papers, corporate meeting minutes showing the election of corporate directors;
Articles of Incorporation if the dealership is a Corporation or Incorporation; Articles of
Organization and Operating Agreement if the dealership is a Limited Liability Company; or a
Partnership Agreement if the dealership is a Partnership.
• Sales tax number. This can be obtain from the State of Florida, Department of Revenue.
• Federal employer identification number. This can be procured from the U.S. Internal Revenue
Service.
• Proof of electronic fingerprints for each new officer from a FDLE authorized service provider.
Each individual listed in items 3 (A) and/or (B) on form HSMV 86056 must be electronically
fingerprinted on a state and federal level. A list of authorized service providers can be accessed
at the FDLE website.
Original license as a mobile home dealer (DH), mobile home broker (BH) or recreational vehicle
dealer (RV/RU) must submit the following documents with the application
Completed application, HSMV Form 86056.
Fee of $300 for
each main location; applicant must make check payable to DHSMV.
Annual fee of $40 required for the Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Trust Fund.
Mobile home dealers must submit original $25,000 Surety Bond, HSMV Form 86018, Surety
Bond Mobile Home Dealer; or a letter of credit, HSMV Form 86058, Irrevocable Letter of Credit
Mobile Home Dealer. A mobile home dealer with more than four supplemental locations must
submit an original surety bond in the amount of $50,000. HSMV Form
86018; or a letter of
credit, HSMV Form 86058, Irrevocable Letter of Credit Mobile Home Dealer.
Recreational vehicle dealers
must submit original $10,000 surety bond, HSMV
86019; A
recreational vehicle dealer with more than four supplemental locations must
submit an original
surety bond in the amount of $20,000 on HSMV Form 86019;
Recreational vehicle dealers and mobile home dealers selling recreational vehicles must submit a
copy of a garage liability insurance certificate which shall include, at a minimum, $25,000
combined single-limit liability coverage including bodily injury and property damage protection
and $10,000 personal injury protection.
Copy of lease for
location or proof of ownership.
Copy of the pre-licensing dealer
training course completion certificate from a Department
approved Dealer Training School. A list of the Department approved Dealer Training Schools is
available online.
Copy of registration of business and/or fictitious trade name(s) with Florida's Secretary of State,
Division of Corporations (available on-line at www.sunbiz.org)
Copy of corporate papers, corporate meeting minutes
showing the election of corporate directors;
Articles of Incorporation if the dealership is a Corporation or Incorporation; Articles of
Organization and Operating Agreement if the dealership is
a Limited Liability Company; or a
Partnership Agreement if the dealership is a Partnership.
Sales tax number. This can be obtained from
the State of Florida, Department of Revenue.
Federal employer identification number. This can be obtained from the U.S. Internal Revenue
Service.
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Mobile Home Dealers (DH) which sell park models only are exempt from providing garage
liability insurance coverage.
Proof of electronic fingerprints for each new officer from a FDLE authorized service provider. Each
individual listed in items 3 (A) and/or (B) on form HSMV 86056 must be electronically fingerprinted
on a state and federal level. A list of authorized service providers can be accessed at the FDLE
website.
Completed Registration of Mobile Home Dealer's Salesperson(s) form, HSMV 84045, (available on-
line).
CORPORATE OFFICER UPDATE
Documents required for corporate update for all categories of dealer licenses:
Completed application, HSMV form 86056.
Minutes of the meeting.
A copy of the corporate changes registration with the Division of Corporations at
www.sunbiz.org.
Electronic fingerprint for each new officer.
Proof of electronic fingerprints for each new officer from a FDLE authorized service provider must be
submitted with the application. Each individual l
isted in items 3 (A) and/or (B) on form HSMV 86056
must be electronically fingerprinted on a state and federal level. A list of authorized service providers
can be accessed at the FDLE website.
.
All new officers and directors registered with the Division of Corporations must be listed on the
application and must be electronically fingerprinted.
The application must be completed in its entirety and signed by the dealer applicant. Care should
be taken to avoid the use of whiteouts and strikethroughs. For further information, please refer to
the instruction booklet and general requirements for Motor vehicle dealers.
PROVIDING HIGHWAY SAFETY AND
SECURITY
THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN
SERVICE, EDUCATION, AND ENFORCEMENT
A SAFER FLORIDA!
Instructions to Form 86056 – Page 17
Applicants are advised that pursuant to section 943-0452, Florida Statutes, "The qualified entity
must notify in writing the person of his or her right to obtain a copy of any background screening
report, including the criminal history records, if any, contained in the report, and of the person’s
right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of any information contained in any such report
and to obtain a determination as to the validity of such challenge before a final determination
regarding the person is made by the qualified entity reviewing the criminal history information. A
qualified entity that is required by law to apply screening criteria, including any right to contest or
request an exemption from disqualification, shall apply such screening criteria to the state and
national criminal history record information received from the department for those persons
subject to the required screening."
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APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE AS A MOTOR VEHICLE, (Florida)

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