Branch Locations
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When Branch Permits are Required
A valid License or Permit issued by the DMV is required by any person acting as a Dealer at any of its branch locations, including temporary branches.
An additional License or Permit is not required for “display only” areas if the area is within of 1,000 feet of your dealership and no sales take place within that area
From (409.00(a) CA Code of Regulations)
Applications and Fees Required
Temporary Branch Location(s)
Temporary branch permit applications can be submitted online, and their status can be viewed on the Digital eXperience Platform (DXP). Once a temporary branch permit application is approved, the permit is considered valid for the date range indicated in the approved application.
The DMV will no longer issue or mail paper temporary branch permits to licensed dealers. Dealers are not required to post temporary branch permits on the wall.
Dealers must submit their application and upload the following documents 10 days before the event:
- The lease/rental agreement or a copy of the promoter’s contract
- Property Use Verification for Vehicle Dealer’s License, OL 902 (required for some locations)
Temporary Branch Fees
- $70.00 Temporary Branch Application Fee
Permanent Branch Location(s)
To add a branch location, you will need to file a new application, including:
- Original Application for Occupational License (OL21A)
- Property Use Verification for Vehicle Dealer’s License (OL 902)
- Lease or Rental Agreement
- Change to the State Board of Equalization
- City business license
Permanent Branch Fees
- $70 Non-refundable, application fee
- $1 Family Support Program fee