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: I need some guidance with the application process, please. Can you tell me how to apply?

assistant: Of course. In order to apply you must submit an Original Facility Application, along with a copy of your complete original sealed and signed Surety Bond.

assistant: Do you have a certificate of authority?

user: No, unfortunately not. 

assistant: Do you have a proof of business name?

user: No, I don't have one.

assistant: Do you have a proof of workers compensation insurance?

user: No, sorry.

assistant: Do you have a surety bond?

user: No, I don't have such a bond.

user: It seems like I'm lacking a lot of the necessary documents. Can I call you back by phone once I have them? 

assistant: Of course. You can 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.

user: Allow me one final question though. What exactly should I do in which order to become a retail dealer with a DMV license?

assistant: To register as a retail dealer licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles in New York State you should consult the DMV Commissioner's Regulations for Motor Vehicle Dealers and Transporters (CR-78) and download and read Facility Requirements - Dealers/Transporters.