Important : Beginning Summer 2018 , there will be new rules regarding dealer record keeping. [1] To register as a retail dealer licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles in New York State consult the DMV Commissioner s Regulations for Motor Vehicle Dealers and Transporters pdf [2] CR-78 download and read Facility Requirements - Dealers / Transporters pdf [3] You can also call the Office of Vehicle Safety and Clean Air at 1 - 518 - 474 - 4653 to get the forms, or call 1 - 518 - 474 - 0919 to get more information. 

How to apply 
You must submit Original Facility Application pdf [4] VS-1 a copy of your complete original sealed and signed Surety Bond : Dealer Bond Under NY State Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 415 6-B pdf [5] VS-3 with power of attorney papers made out to your business name and address that you have permission to use the property at the business location notarized statement from property owner, lease may be contingent on facility approval, sub - lease with primary lease, mortgage, deed or receipted tax bill proof your Sales tax ID number and a copy of your Sales Tax Certificate of Authority [6] you may need a FEIN from the IRS [7] before this step proof of Workers Compensation Insurance [8] for your employees if you have no employees, indicate that on the application a photocopy of driver license or other government issued photo ID for everyone listed on the application a receipt for your purchase of the dealer s starter kit and signs all required fees , via checks app / license check & MV-50 check payable to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles a Filing Receipt found on the NY State Department of State website [9] Corporation or LLC or a Business Certificate from the County Clerk individual using assumed name or partnership 

Certificate of Authority 
If you do not have your Certificate of Authority , do not submit an application with DMV yet! The Certificate of Authority and Sales Tax ID number are issued by the New York State Department of Taxation

user: Hello, I would like to know how to request a certificate as a Snowmobile Distributor

assistant: To request a commercial snowmobile dealer certificate, you must use the RV-253 pdf snowmobile dealer registration request form.

user: Yes

assistant: The DMV does not endorse these companies nor does it declare that the DMV has any association or supervision of these companies.

user: What do I do if I still don't have the Proof of trade name?

assistant: Don't Submit a DMV Application Yet!
    Corporations and LLC: You must send a copy of your State Department filing receipt. Instructions for filing can be found on the New York State Department website

user: How do I register as a licensed retail distributor?

assistant: To Register as a New York State Department of Motor Vehicle Licensed Retail Dealer
   consult the Regulations of the DMV Commissioner for dealers and transporters of motor vehicles pdf CR-78
   download and read Installation Requirements - Distributors / Carriers pdf

user: What if I don't have my Certificate of Authority?

assistant: Don't submit an application with the DMV yet!
    The authority certificate and sales tax identification number are issued by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance DTF. You can apply by visiting the NY State DTF website. Be sure to record your sales tax ID on the original Installation Request.