Vehicle Services Bureau
Application for
Dealer License
Checklist
The forms required
to apply for a dealer license are indicated below. Also refer to Form MV22, an
informational letter that contains information for complying with laws governing the business.
It is advised that you
keep the informational letter (MV22) for your files.
Check off items below before submitting your paperwork to the VSB.
Complete and sign the dealer application (MV25) - all sections must be completed and all owners
must sign. If signing for a corporation, the person designated as the manager must sign. Submit a
copy of the government-issued ID or tribal ID for all owners.
Complete the entire plate order (MV35P) and remit your fees.
Dealers selling only new and used vehicles complete only the new vehicle section on the plate
order form.
Only those dealers selling motorized vehicles, except Brokers, are eligible for dealer plates.
Dealer and/or demons
trator plates will be shipped approximately three weeks after the license is issued.
All plates are based upon the sales made during the expiring license term.
Contact the Montana Highway Patrol, local law enforcement agency, or Compliance Specialist for an
inspection of the business premises and completion of the enclosed inspection form
(MV105). Obtain a dealer surety, continuous bond:
• In the amount of $50,000 if you are selling New or Used Vehicles (includes cars, trucks,
rugged terrain, vans, buses, trailers, motor homes and special mobile equipment).
• In the amount of $50,000 if you are a Wholesale dealer, Auto Auction, or Broker.
• In the amount of $15,000 if you are selling street legal motorcycles or quadricycles.
• In the amount of $5,000 if you are selling snowmobile, boat (includes personal watercraft)
off-highway motorcycles, or quadricycles (includes quadricycle-like vehicles).
• In the full business name and full DBA name with the business physical address.
• Listing the license type you are applying for: New Vehicle Dealer, Used Vehicle Dealer or
Wholesale dealer, Auto Auction, or Broker.
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All dealers must obtain a copy of their Certificate of Liability insurance, which may include garage
liability depending on your business needs. The liability insurance must be in the full
business name and physical address. The State of Montana at P.O Box 201431 must be shown
as certificate holder.
Montana state authorities reserve the right to reject any form that has been altered.
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This form is available in alternate formats for people with disabilities.
P.O. Box 201431, 302 N Roberts, Helena, MT 59620-1431
Phone (406) 444-3661 Fax (406) 444-0116 dojdealerinfo@mt.gov
