Auto Dealer - Licensing Information

Required State License(s):  

New and Used Vehicle Dealers are licensed with the Department of State at (517) 241-0137.

Contact the Department of Treasury, Sales, Use and Withholding Division at (517) 636-4660 for a Registration For Michigan Taxes form.   

Other Possible License(s):

If an auto dealer finances all purchases the dealer should be licensed as an Installment Seller of Motor Vehicle with the Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth at (517) 373-3470.

For Installment sales of other products no license is required but certain limits apply about the rate of interest that can be charged. Contact the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation with the Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth at (517) 373-3470.

Revised: 04/09


Dept. of Sec'y of State - Dealer Manual
Dept. of Treasury - Sales Tax License
DLEG - OFIR Search Criteria for Motor Vehicle Installment Seller License Info.