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August 13, 2021

Florida Car Dealer License Guide

Surety Bond Professionals is a family owned and operated bonding agency with over 30 years of experience. With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your Florida car dealer bond needs. Learn how to get a Florida car dealer license, and contact us today to request a quote on the bond you need. What Are the Different Types of Florida Auto Dealer Licenses? The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) Bureau of Dealer Services issues these types of dealer licenses: Vehicle Franchised dealer (VF) Service facility (SF)—operated by a franchised dealer Vehicle Independent dealer (VI)—dealing in used motor vehicles Vehicle Wholesale dealer (VW) Vehicle Auction dealer (VA) Salvage dealer (SD) Mobile home dealer (DH) Mobile home broker (BH) Recreational motor vehicle dealer (RV) Recreational used motor vehicle dealer (RU) This article focuses specifically on the licensing process for used motor vehicle dealers seeking a VI license. What Are the Steps in the Licensing Process? Before applying for a VI dealer license, you must complete an approved pre-licensing dealer training course and obtain a permanent business location. You will also need to gather the documents that...

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August 13, 2021

Delaware Auto Dealer License Guide

Surety Bond Professionals is a family owned and operated bonding agency with over 30 years of experience. With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your Delaware auto dealer bond needs. Learn how to get a Delaware car dealer license, and contact us today to request a quote on the bond you need. What Are the Different Types of Delaware Vehicle Dealer Licenses? Delaware’s Division of Motor Vehicles issues dealer licenses in 12 categories: New Vehicle Dealer, Used Vehicle Dealer, Trailer Dealer, Mobile Home Dealer, Motorcycle Dealer, Recreational Vehicle Dealer, Wholesaler, New Truck Dealer, New Equipment, Transporter, Repossession and Auction, Recycler. This article focuses exclusively on getting licensed as a used vehicle dealer. What Are the Steps in the Licensing Process? You must have been a Delaware resident, with a Delaware driver’s license, for at least 90 days before applying for licensing as a used vehicle dealer. You’ll need to complete a dealer license application and submit it along with such items as: A criminal history background check and signature authorization Local zoning approval Proof of liability insurance Copy of your business license from the Division of revenue...

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August 13, 2021

Connecticut Car Dealer License Guide

Surety Bond Professionals is a family owned and operated bonding agency with over 30 years of experience. With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your Connecticut car dealer license bond needs. Learn how to get a Connecticut car dealer license and contact us today to request a quote on the bond you need. What Are the Different Types of Connecticut Car Dealer Licenses? The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles issues Dealer/Repairer licenses to dealers selling new or used motor vehicles and to repair shops, with different requirements for each. This article addresses only the licensing of used car dealers. The licensing of new car dealers is very similar but requires documentation of a contract or franchise agreement with a vehicle manufacturer. What Are the Steps in the Licensing Process? All of the forms and instructions for obtaining a Connecticut car dealer license can be downloaded from the Connecticut DMV website. In addition to completing all the necessary forms, you’ll need to gather certain supporting documentation to submit with your application package, such as: Local zoning approval Trade name certificate from town clerk License inspection application Proof of...

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August 3, 2021

How to Get a Georgia Liquor License

Surety Bond Professionals is a family owned and operated bonding agency with over 30 years of experience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to get a Georgia liquor license.  With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your Georgia alcohol tax bond needs.

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August 3, 2021

How to Get an Oregon Liquor License

Surety Bond Professionals is a family owned and operated bonding agency with over 30 years of experience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to get an Oregon liquor license.  With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your Orgegon alcohol tax bond needs.

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August 3, 2021

How to Get a Texas Liquor License

Surety Bond Professionals is a family owned and operated bonding agency with over 30 years of experience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to get a Texas liquor license.  With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your Texas alcohol tax bond needs. What Are the Different Types of Texas Liquor Licenses? Texas has both wet and dry counties as well as some counties that allow certain types of alcohol sales but not others.  As it is used here, “licensing” refers to any licensing, registration, or permitting process that is required for businesses in general (not specifically cleaning businesses) at the state and/or local level. What Are the Steps in the Licensing Process? While Texas liquor licenses are issued by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), license applications typically are submitted through the local sheriff’s department and must be accompanied by a certificate from the city or county verifying that the business is located in an area that permits the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.  Texas currently issues 67 different types of liquor licenses in three broad categories: manufacturing, wholesale, and retail. The licensing process...

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August 3, 2021

How to Get an Arizona Liquor License

Surety Bond Professionals is a family owned and operated bonding agency with over 30 years of experience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to get a Arizona liquor license.  With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your Arizona alcohol tax bond needs.

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August 3, 2021

How to Get a Florida Liquor License

Surety Bond Professionals is a family owned and operated bonding agency with over 30 years of experience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to get a Florida liquor license.  With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your Florida alcohol tax bond needs.

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August 3, 2021

How to Get a California Liquor License

Surety Bond Professionals is a family owned and operated bonding agency with over 30 years of experience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to get a California liquor license.  With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your California alcohol tax bond needs.

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August 3, 2021

Do You Need a Surety Bond to Obtain a Liquor License?

Surety Bond Professionals is a family owned and operated bonding agency with over 30 years of experience. Surety Bond Professionals is a family owned and operated bonding agency with over 30 years of experience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to get a liquor license.  With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your  alcohol tax bond needs. 

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