Steps in the Florida Licensing process:
Register with Online Auto Dealer Ed and complete our online, State mandated course instantly online. Complete our 16 hour pre license course. Print your certificate instantly from the comfort of your home. The printed certificate will serve as your proof of course completion.
- Complete the Florida DMV Auto Dealer Application and pay the DMV fee of $300. We provide the application online, in the classroom.
- Obtain bonding and insurance. We can refer you to a partner for this critical need.
- Obtain approval for your business location.
This course will meet the requirements for all of the following dealer licenses: Franchised motor vehicle dealer (VF), Independent motor vehicle dealer (VI), Wholesale motor vehicle dealer (VW), Motor vehicle auction (VA), and Salvage motor vehicle dealer (SD). Course material includes classes on dealer licensing and operations, compliance requirements, laws and regulations, and much more. At the end of your class you will receive your Certificate of Completion for filing with the DMV.
Approved By: Dealer License Section - Bureau of Dealer Services
- 16 Hour Pre-License Class [41 Activities]
- 01. Florida Auto Dealer Class
- 02. Manufacturers, Importers, and Distributors: Definitions and Licensing
- 03. Low Speed Vehicles
- 04. Denial, Suspensions, Or Revocation Of License
- 05. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License - Continued
- 06. Discontinuations, Cancellations, Non-Renewals, Modifications, And Replacement Of Franchise Agreements
- 07. Dealer Licensing
- 08. Types of Licenses Issued
- View Additional Activities
- 09. Licensing Periods and Requirements
- 10. Corporate/Partnership Information
- 11. Other Situations
- 12. Dealer Licensing: Part 2
- 13. Filing an Initial Application
- 14. Modifications after a License Has Been Issued
- 15. Keeping And Maintaining A License
- 16. Dealer Operations
- 17. Merchandising: Operating In Good Faith
- 18. Dealer Operations 2
- 19. Trades and Other Situations
- 20. Sale of Manufactured/Mobile Homes, Pollution Control Equipment
- 21. Processing of Title and Lien Work
- 22. Wholesale Transactions
- 23. Processing Registrations
- 24. Privileges
- 25. Electronic Temporary Registration
- 26. Electronic Filing System (EFS)
- 27. Bureau of Motor Vehicle Field Operations
- 28. Compliance
- 29. Administrative Disciplinary Actions
- 30. Auctions
- 31. Government Laws
- 32. Tax Laws
- 33. Tax Calculations
- 34. Records
- 35. Methods for Computing Estimated Tax
- 36. Wages, Reporting, Penalties and More
- 37. Applicable Florida Tax Rules
- 38. Other Vehicle Classes
- 39. Other Provisions
- 40. Leases and Rentals
- 41. Auto Trends
- Final Test (50 questions)
- Mandatory DMV Questionnaire
- Certificate
