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Dealer Licensing Fees

Vehicle Dealer's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a licensed dealer are:

  • $150 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $70 For each branch location (if applicable)
  • $42 For each dealer plate and $44 for each motorcycle plate (plus county fees, if applicable). (This figure will vary depending on the county where your business is located.)
  • $225 New Motor Vehicle Board Fee, per location (new automobile, commercial, motorcycle, ATV, motorhome, and recreational trailer dealers only)
  • $50 Autobroker Endorsement fee

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original and renewal applications.


  1. Dealer plates are not required.
  2. Auto brokers are not eligible for plates (no inventory).

Dealer Page


Vehicle Salesperson's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a licensed vehicle salesperson are:

  • $50 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $50 Reinstatement fee
  • $15 Duplicate or transfer license fee

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

Salesperson Page


Vehicle Lessor-Retailer's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a licensed vehicle lessor-retailer are:

  • $150 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $70 For each branch location (if applicable)

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.  

Lessor/Retailer Page


Vehicle Manufacturer's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a licensed vehicle manufacturer are:

  • $100 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $50 For each branch location (if applicable)
  • $42 For each auto plate and $44 for each motorcycle plate (plus county fees, if applicable).

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

Manufacturer Page


  Vehicle Remanufacturer's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a licensed vehicle remanufacturer are:

  • $100 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $50 For each branch location (if applicable)
  • $42 For each auto plate and $44 for each motorcycle plate (plus county fees, if applicable).

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

Remanufacturer Page


Vehicle Distributor's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a licensed vehicle distributor are:

  • $100 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $50 For each branch location (if applicable)
  • $42 For each auto plate and $44 for each motorcycle plate (plus county fees, if applicable).

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications. 

Distributor Page


Vehicle Verifier's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a licensed vehicle verifier are:

  • $50 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $50 Reinstatement fee
  • $15 Duplicate license

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

Vehicle Verifier Page


  Registration Service's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a licensed registration service are:

  • $150 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $70 For each branch location (if any)

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

Registration Service Page


Vehicle Transporter's  Licensing Fees

The fees to become a licensed vehicle transporter are:

  • $100 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $50 For each branch location (if applicable)
  • $42 For each auto plate (plus county fees, if applicable).

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

Transporter Page


Vehicle Dismantler's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a licensed vehicle dismantler are:

  • $100 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $50 For each branch location (if applicable)
  • $42 For each auto plate (plus county fees, if applicable).

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

Dismantler Page


Driving Instructor's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a driving instructor are:

  • $30 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $30 Additional license
  • $30 Reinstatement license fee
  • $15 Duplicate or replacement license fee
  • $15 Transfer of license fee

An application must be completed within one year or a new application with all examinations and fees will be required.

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

Driving Instructor Page


Independent Driving Instructor's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a independent instructor are:

  • $30 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $15 Duplicate or replacement license fee
  • $15 Transfer of license fee
  • $30 Reinstatement license fee

An application must be completed within one year or a new application with all examinations and fees will be required.

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

Independent Driving Instructor Page


  Traffic Violator School Instructor's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a traffic violator school instructor are:

  • $30 Non-refundable application
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $15 Duplicate or replacement license fee
  • $15 Transfer of license (to another school)

An application must be completed within one year or a new application with all examinations and fees will be required.

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

Traffic Violator School Instructor Page


Driving School Owner's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a driving school owner are:

  • $150 Non-refundable application
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $70 For each branch license or license modification
  • $15 Duplicate or replacement license

If you plan to issue student licenses:

  • $50 Book of 25 student licenses ($2.00 each)

An application must be completed within one year or a new application with all examinations and fees will be required.  The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

The license to own a driving school does not include the right to give instruction.

Driving School Owner Page


Driving School Operator's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a driving school operator are:

  • $100 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $15 Duplicate or replacement license

An application must be completed within one year or a new application with all examinations and fees will be required.

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

The license to operate a driving school does not include the right to give instruction.

Driving School Operator Page


Vehicle Representative's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a vehicle representative are:

  • $50 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $50 Reinstatement license fee

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

Vehicle Representative Page


Traffic Violator School Owner's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a traffic violator school owner are:

  • $150 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $70 For each branch license or license modification
  • $15 Replacement  or duplicate license

To purchase traffic violator school completion certificates:

  • $75 Completion Certificates (in lot of 50) ($1.50 each)

An application must be completed within one year or a new application, all examinations, and fees shall be required.  (Note:  fees are good for three (3) test attempts or one year.)

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

The license to own a school does not include the right to give instruction.

Traffic Violator School Owner Page


Traffic Violator School Operator's Licensing Fees

The fees to become a traffic violator school operator are:

  • $100 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $15 Duplicate or replacement license
  • $15 Transfer of license (to another school)

An application must be completed within one year or a new application with all examinations and fees will be required.

The license to operate a traffic violator school does not include the right to give instruction.

A traffic violator school operator may perform operator services for more than one school; however, the operator shall possess a valid license for each school. CCR Section 345.04 & 345.11

Traffic Violator School Operator Page