Dealer 101® is a dealer training company, authorized by the California DMV (#CCC0052) to provide the required “Pre-License Training” for anyone looking to obtain a Wholesale or Retail Dealer License.

Occupational DMV Trainer #CCC0052

Contact Support (DMV Approved)
(619) 333-0701

No more than 24 hours. After completing the online training, we’ll send your DMV Certificate of Completion the next business day at the latest.

Most people complete their training the same day they start.

The DMV is now only accepting digital certificates.

We offer 3 delivery options:

1. Free – Next Day by Email
2. $10 – Priority Mail 2-4 business days (with Tracking)
3. $39 – Overnight FedEx (with Tracking)

It is 100% online with live customer support. You can complete the course on any device (phone, computer, or tablet).

• Live phone, text, chat & email support
• DMV Approved (Lic. #CCC0052)
• Guaranteed to pass
• Includes short Videos & Text lessons
• Available 24/7 here at Dealer101.com
• Start and finish today (or do a little each day)
• Created by experienced dealers

The training is required and the first step to getting your dealer license.

You cannot fail the pre-license training and you will have unlimited time to finish it.

To make it as easy as possible to get your California Dealer License, we have created several valuable resources including:

DMV Certificate of Completion
This is required to take the DMV’s 40-question Dealer License test and apply for your license.

Dealer-only Auction Directory
A list of the top Dealer-only auctions in California and across the United States.

Dealer Landlord Map
Use this map to locate cheap Dealer lots if you have outgrown your home or commercial address. Covers all of California.

And much more!
Our program is packed with many valuable resources.

No. By law, only licensed Dealers can purchase vehicles from true “Wholesale” or Dealer-only auctions such as Manheim, Adesa, Copart or IAA where the prices are significantly lower.

You may purchase vehicles from “Public” auctions at higher prices. Unlicensed buyers must pay the full sales tax and DMV fees.

You can add multiple people to your Dealer License.

Anyone listed on the Dealer Licence gets the privilege of driving all inventory vehicles for personal use without paying sales tax and DMV fees.

When a Dealer purchases a vehicle for resale, they can attach their Dealer License Plate to the rear of the vehicle to drive it for unlimited business or personal use.

Do Dealers pay sales tax or DMV fees on vehicles?

Dealers are not required to transfer titles or pay sales tax or DMV fees when a vehicle is purchased for resale.

The Dealer plates may also be used for:

• Salesperson or Employees of a Dealer, acting within their job duties
• Drivers for special event purposes, carrying a letter of authorization from the Dealer
• A prospective buyer or lessee, to test drive a vehicle.

You could have 100 cars, 1 Dealer Plate, and drive all of them. There is no time limit or restrictions on how long you can keep your vehicles.

You could even transfer your current personal vehicles to your dealership.

This alone makes having a Dealer License worth it.

Other purchases such as repair parts can also be purchased at a discount and tax-exempt if they are being used on a vehicle you have in your inventory.

Yes, you can get a dealer license with a Felony or Misdemeanor conviction in California.

The DMV does not require you to report convictions that occurred more than 10 years ago.

There is no requirement to disclose traffic offenses, including DUI convictions.

The DMV rates prior felony convictions as A, B, or C and will issue a Dealer License when the required time has elapsed.

A = After 5 ½ years from conviction, will issue a “probationary license”
B = After 3 years from conviction, will issue a license
C = After 1 year from conviction, issue a license

Sure. You can start a chat or reach us at (619) 333-0701 (text or call) or by email at Contact@Dealer101.com. We are looking forward to connecting with you.