Dealers · licensing · Nevada
How to get a dealer license in Nevada.
What it takes to get a used car dealer license in Nevada, with a link to the official page for every fact.
Checked October 10, 2026 against the official pages linked below. Licensing agency: Nevada DMV, Occupational and Business Licensing.
The requirements
| Licensing agency | Nevada DMV, Occupational and Business Licensing · source |
|---|---|
| Surety bond (used dealer) | $100,000 (most vehicle types; $50,000 motorcycles/some trailers; $10,000 light utility/boat trailers) · source |
| Pre-licensing education | See the official page |
| Place of business | Established place of business in NV with permanent enclosed building large enough for an office and display of one or more vehicles, clearly marked boundaries; permanently affixed sign with business name in 8-inch letters (1-inch stroke) legible from center of nearest street · source |
| License fee | $125 new license fee + $40 fingerprint processing per principal · source |
Steps
- Start with the licensing agency, Nevada DMV, Occupational and Business Licensing: read its dealer page and get the current application.
- Set up your place of business: Established place of business in NV with permanent enclosed building large enough for an office and display of one or more vehicles, clearly marked boundaries; permanently affixed sign with business name in 8-inch letters (1-inch stroke) legible from center of nearest street.
- Buy a surety bond: $100,000 (most vehicle types; $50,000 motorcycles/some trailers; $10,000 light utility/boat trailers).
- Submit the application with the fee: $125 new license fee + $40 fingerprint processing per principal.
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 Nevada; 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