For new motor vehicle dealers, not more than one hundred fifty dealer license plates. 2. For used motor vehicle dealers, not more than fifteen dealer license plates plus one additional license plate for every fifty vehicles that are sold based on reported sales in the previous license year.
To buy and sell, wholesale, auction, broker, or manufacture vehicles in the State of Arizona, you need to get an Arizona auto dealer license. There are multiple types of car dealer licenses, and all are processed by the (ADOT) and the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions (AZDFI).
Arizona law says an individual may sell no more than six vehicles in 12 consecutive months without a dealer's license. Also, dealers who attempt to sell vehicles in excess of what is permitted on their license are in violation of the law, which is an illegal practice called curbstoning.
Per Arizona Revised Statute 28-4301, a person can only sell, offer to sell, exchange, or negotiate up to six vehicles in any 12 continuous months without a used motor vehicle license. The sale of the seventh vehicle qualifies them as an unlicensed automobile dealer subject to criminal prosecution.
Per Arizona Revised Statute 28-4301, a person can only sell, offer to sell, exchange, or negotiate up to six vehicles in any 12 continuous months without a used motor vehicle license. The sale of the seventh vehicle qualifies them as an unlicensed automobile dealer subject to criminal prosecution.
Used cars in Arizona are sold with an implied warranty of merchantability that applies to every used car sale (although a specific defect may not be covered if it is spelled out in writing). This law is found at A.R.S. § 44-1267. The implied warranty lasts fifteen days or 500 miles, whichever comes first.
6 Steps to Getting an Arizona Dealer License Select a License Category. Secure a Business Location. Register Your Business. Complete a Criminal Background Check. Obtain an Auto Dealer Bond. Apply for Your Arizona Dealer's License.