Minnesota Vehicle Dealer License – Commercial Location Checklist
This checklist describes (check one):
(Attach a separate checklist for each location)
Instructions
Check the license type that applies to you:
T/F
Commercial Building Requirement: New, Used, Salvage Pool, and Auctioneer Dealers must have a Commercial Building, which means a
permanent, enclosed building that is on a permanent foundation and is connected to local sewer and water facilities or otherwise complies with
local sanitation codes, is adapted to commercial use, and conforms to local government zoning requirements. (Minnesota Statutes, section
168.27 subdivision 1).
Commercial Office Space Requirement: Lessors, Wholesalers, and Brokers must have at least a Commercial Office Space, which means a
space occupying all or part of a commercial building. (Minnesota Statutes, section 168.27 subdivision 1).
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 186
Saint Paul, MN 55101-5186
Phone: (651) 201-7800 Fax: (651) 297-1480
Web: dvs.dps.mn.gov Email: DVS.DealerQuestion@state.mn.us
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PS2410-19 (09/15)
Primary Location Additional Location
County:Zip Code:State:City:
Street:
Dealer Name: Dealer Number:
DSBSALVAGE POOLUSEDNEW ADDITIONAL LOCATION
1.
The dealer keeps all books and records necessary to conduct business at the main dealership location. The dealer maintains
copies of the books and records at any additional locations they may have.
2.
The dealer owns the above location or leases the location (minimum one-year lease required). Please attach proof of
ownership or Verification of Property Lease Form (PS2407).
3.
The dealership has a separate and identifiable entrance that leads to the outdoors (See definition of commercial building
above). May include a strip mall or commercial garage building. Other entrances that lead from other areas of the building must
be closed and lockable (Commercial office space within a commercial building does not meet the statutory license
requirement).
4.
The public cannot access the dealership by entering through any other business or residence that is located in the same
building as the dealership.
5.
The dealership location is enclosed with floor to ceiling walls, a door that can be shut and locked to close off the entire
entrance, and is designated for exclusive use of the dealership.
6.
The dealership location has an address that is separate from any other address in the building.
7.
The dealership has a display area, either indoors or outdoors, large enough to display at least 5 vehicles. This display area is
designated for the exclusive use of the dealership and is distinguished from any other business’ inventory.
8.
The dealership has a sign outside of the commercial building, in a public area that identifies the dealership.
• The sign must be in letters that contrast sharply in color with the sign background.
• If the sign is on a commercial building or a display area, it must be readily legible during daylight hours from the
nearest road or street.
• If the dealer’s display area is not adjacent to the dealer’s commercial building, the sign at the display area must also
indicate where the commercial building is located.
9.
The dealership’s normal business hours are conspicuously posted and readily viewable by the public.
10.
Personnel or automatic telephone answering service is available during normal business hours.
11.
The above location meets all local zoning requirements as indicated on the Zoning Verification Form (PS2421)
12.
(New Vehicle Dealers Only) The dealership has a facility for the repair and service of motor vehicles and the storage of parts,
not more than ten miles distance from the principal place of business.
• Check the type of dealer’s license that applies.
• Answer T (True) or F (False) to each statement that applies to the license type you checked.
• Dealership owner or officer must sign on reverse side of form.
OFFICE USE ONLY
INITIALS:
AREA:
COUNTY:
DATE RECEIVED:
DEALER NUMBER:
DISPLAY LOT - respond to statements 2, 7 & 8 only
