You need a vehicle salesperson license if you sell vehicles, vehicle contracts, or supervise vehicle sales or contracts for a dealer.
How to Apply for a Vehicle Salespersons License
Apply for your license and pay your fees online.
To apply for your license, submit the following:
- Application for Salespersons License (OL 16S).
- Live scan fingerprint and Request for Live Scan Service (DMV 8016).
- A background check (provided through DMV).
Fees
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- $1 family support program
- $50 reinstatement fee (if applicable)
- $15 duplicate or transfer license fee (if applicable)
How to Renew or Reinstate a Vehicle Salespersons License
Renew or reinstate your license and pay your fees online.
Fees
- $50 renewal application fee
- $1 family support program
How to Modify a Vehicle Salespersons License
Modify your license and pay your fees online.
Fees
- $15 duplicate or modification fee
Vehicle Salesperson Licensing Authority
California Vehicle Code (CVC) §§675 and 11800-11824. The CVC is available for purchase from DMV.
California Code of Regulations Title 13, Chapter 1.
California Government Code §6157 (a) – (d).
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Vehicle Salesperson License Handbook
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