Dealers · licensing · Alabama
How to get a dealer license in Alabama.
What it takes to get a used car dealer license in Alabama, with a link to the official page for every fact.
Checked October 10, 2026 against the official pages linked below. Licensing agency: Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division.
The requirements
| Licensing agency | Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division · source |
|---|---|
| Surety bond (used dealer) | $50,000 (continuous; also satisfies designated-agent bond) · source |
| Pre-licensing education | See the official page |
| Place of business | See the official page |
| License fee | $125 Master Dealer License; $5 each additional place of business · source |
Steps
- Start with the licensing agency, Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division: read its dealer page and get the current application.
- Buy a surety bond: $50,000 (continuous; also satisfies designated-agent bond).
- Submit the application with the fee: $125 Master Dealer License; $5 each additional place of business.
Built from the facts above. Insurance, background checks and zoning rules may also apply; the agency's page has the full list.
Planning to finance your own deals?
In-house financing can need its own license in some states. This summary has no note on one for Alabama; ask the state's financial regulator before you write your first contract.
This is a summary, not legal advice. The agency's own page governs. All states