How to Apply for a Junk Car Dissembler's License

Obtaining an automobile salvage dealers license can be a complicated process. Some states require a criminal background check for this specific license to make sure someone dealing with salvaged cars isn't associated with auto theft. Others require fingerprints be on file. Some states require photographs of the place of business. All states will require a dealer bond or letter of credit, proof of a legal business or incorporation and a tax identification number.

Instructions

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Go online and find the regulations for each State where a place of business will be located. Each State will have a department governing the regulations, such as Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, or Missouri Department of Revenue. Texas has a quick link page to a PDF document regarding salvage license rules.

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Print the PDF application page or request an application form by mail. Be prepared to send a business check in the amount of the application fee, a certified copy of a dealer bond, and any other proof of eligibility the state may have. Normally the bond insurance company will send the original bond directly to the state agency.

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Fill out the form, double check that the entire form is accurate and send it by mail--registered mail is not a bad option. Before mailing the application it is a good idea to have a checklist to make sure everything is complete. The slightest error will result in the form being returned.