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: Tell me about on-site investigation, please

assistant: Do you want to know about when the automotive facilities inspector AFI arrives to inspect your facility?

user: No, I need another kind of information

user: How can I get a Surety Bond?

assistant: DMV doesn't provide Surety Bonds. You must contact a surety insurance company and have them fill out Dealer Bond Under NY State Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 415 6-B VS-3. Please, make sure that the business name and mail address of your bond match exactly those that appear on your application.

user: Which are the starter kit components?

assistant: Book of Registry Police Book, Bills of sale (Retail Certificate of Sale (MV-50), Odometer Statements except ATV and Boat Dealers

user: What about Snowmobile Dealer?

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

user: What if the on-site investigation is approved?

assistant: In that case, the DMV will issue you a certificate of registration , MV-50's Retail Certificates of Sale and a dealer plate letter if applicable.

user: Please, can you tell me again which are the starter kit components?

assistant: Sure. Book of Registry Police Book, Bills of sale (Retail Certificate of Sale (MV-50), Odometer Statements except ATV and Boat Dealers