Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration

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Dealer - License to Sell New Vehicles

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​​​​The questions and answers provided below relate to issuing, renewing, changing and correcting a business license for a new vehicle dealer. If you are unsure about the type of license for which you should apply, please refer to the Summary of Dealer Types.

Each of the following procedures is separately discussed below in answer to a commonly asked question. Either scroll down to the appropriate question and answer, or click on the procedure in which you are interested.

Fees:

Contact Information:

MVA
Business Licensing and Compliance division

6601 Ritchie Highway, NE
Glen Burnie, MD 21062
Email: BusinessLicensing@mdot.state.md.us

MVA Warehouse
150 Blades Lane, Suite H
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday (8am-4pm)
Email: mvawarehouse@mdot.state.md.us

For telephone questions:
MVA Customer Service Center: 1-410-768-7000
TTY/Hearing Impaired: 1-301-729-4563

How do I obtain a business license from the MVA authorizing me to establish a new dealership for selling new vehicles?

To apply for a new dealership license, download the New Vehicle Dealer Business Licensing Packet​ which includes all the required forms and instructions. Mail the information identified below to the Business Licensing and Compliance​ division. Incomplete applications or applications without required documents will not be accepted.

If you need additional information you may contact Business Licensing by e-mail at mvablcsd@mva.maryland.gov.