Several types of businesses with a physical location need to submit photographs of their location as part of their occupational license application. Photographs must be clear enough to ensure compliance with these requirements:
| License Type | Photograph Requirements |
|---|---|
| License TypeWholesale Only Dealer | Photograph RequirementsOffice and Location |
| License TypeNew Vehicle Dealer | Photograph RequirementsOffice, Sign, Display Area, and Location |
| License TypeNon Retail – Auto Broker | Photograph RequirementsOffice, Sign, and Location |
| License TypeUsed Vehicle Dealer | Photograph RequirementsOffice, Sign, Display Area, and Location |
| License TypeDismantler | Photograph RequirementsOffice, Sign, Dismantling Area, and Location |
| License TypeDriving School | Photograph RequirementsOffice, Sign, and Location |
| License TypeTraffic Violator School | Photograph RequirementsOffice, Sign, and Location |
| License TypeDriving/Traffic Violator School Classroom | Photograph RequirementsLocation |
| License TypeRegistration Service | Photograph RequirementsOffice, Sign, and Location |
| License TypeLessor/Retailer | Photograph RequirementsOffice, Sign, and Location |
| License TypeManufacturer | Photograph RequirementsOffice and Location |
| License TypeDistributor | Photograph RequirementsOffice and Location |
| License TypeTransporter | Photograph RequirementsOffice and Location |
The department will perform on-site inspections to validate the contents of photographs as it sees fit. Submission of fraudulent application form(s) and/or photography is grounds to refuse to issue a license now or in the future.
- Photograph(s) that clearly show the place of business (exterior of building and/or property).
- Area designated for the licensed activity.
- Sign – see Sign Photograph Requirements for details.
Office Use
Photographs must clearly show an established place of business set up to perform the duties required by the license type. This includes adequate, secure storage for accountable materials and customer records (paper or electronic).
Entrance
Photograph of the office entrance which includes the office address from the outside of the building.
Books and records
Photograph(s) of where the books and records that are pertinent to the business are kept (including records obtained or retained electronically). California Vehicle Code (CVC) §320
- Photograph the sign with the name of the business as it appears in the application.
- Photograph(s) must clearly show a sign permanently affixed to the exterior of the building, visible from 50 ft. If the address is not visible on the exterior of the building, then it must appear on the sign.
- If the sign is not required to be visible from 50 ft, take a photograph of the sign from the nearest public entrance to the property.
- If the sign is not required to be posted on the exterior of the building, the following photographs are required:
- A photograph of the lobby directory or other posted sign to direct customers to an office within the building.
- A photograph of the sign posted on or near the office entrance door.
Photograph(s) must clearly show an area large enough for the type of vehicle(s) for sale and must be for the exclusive use of the licensee.
Photograph(s) must clearly show an area large enough for the purpose of dismantling, must have a separate distinguishable area for vehicles on hold, and must clearly indicate the property is exclusively used by the applicant.
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