Get a New York Vehicle Dealer License
STEP 1
Create your Company Name
STEP 2
Apply for your Dealer License
STEP 3
Become a Licensed Vehicle Dealer
Dealer License Requirements
New York Vehicle Dealer License requirements vary by license type.
View RequirementsDealer License Application
Where to Apply
New York Vehicle Dealer License applications are submitted to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles Office of Vehicle Safety.
Apply for a LicenseDealer License Support
New York Vehicle Dealer License support is provided by the New York Department of Motor Vehicles Office of Vehicle Safety.
Contact Information
Phone: (518) 474-0919
Email: Contact form
Website: dmv.ny.gov
Department: New York Department of Motor Vehicles Office of Vehicle Safety
Dealer License Types
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles Office of Vehicle Safety offers multiple license types.
- Retail Motor Vehicle Dealer – New (franchised passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks)
- Retail Motor Vehicle Dealer – Other (motorcycles, trailers, used cars, RVs, heavy trucks)
- Wholesale Motor Vehicle Dealer
- Transporter
- Boat Dealer
- ATV Dealer
- Yacht Broker
Dealer License Cost
For current New York Vehicle Dealer License fees, refer to the official fees page.
View License CostsDealer License Renewal
How to Renew
New York Vehicle Dealer License renewals are handled directly by the state licensing department.
Renew a LicenseDealer License Lookup
Search for a Licensed Dealer
New York provides a public facility lookup that can be used to look up dealer-related facilities.
Dealer License Lookup