--- title: How to Become a Car Dealer in Florida description: Learn the essential steps to become a licensed car dealer in Florida, from training to application submission and inspection requirements. image: https://www.carprolive.com/hubfs/Orlando%2c%20Florida%2c%20USA%20downtown%20skyline%20at%20Eola%20Lake..jpeg --- **🚀 New Feature Launched:** GOOGLE & META AD MANAGER [LEARN MORE](https://www.carprolive.com/solutions/ads) [REDEEM OFFER](https://www.carprolive.com/solutions/ads) [![cpl-logo-color](https://www.carprolive.com/hubfs/cpl-logo-color.svg)](https://www.carprolive.com) - [DEALER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM](https://www.carprolive.com/dms) - SOLUTIONS - [DEALERSHIP WEBSITES](https://www.carprolive.com/solutions/dealership-websites) - [INVENTORY MANAGEMENT](https://www.carprolive.com/solutions/inventory-management) - [GOOGLE & META ADS](https://www.carprolive.com/solutions/ads) - [SALES TOOLS](https://www.carprolive.com/solutions/sales-tools) - [SERVICE TOOLS](https://www.carprolive.com/solutions/service-tools) - [DEALERSHIP OPERATIONS](https://www.carprolive.com/solutions/dealer-ops) - [CONTACT](https://www.carprolive.com/contact) [DEALER LOGIN](https://dealer.carprolive.com/login.asp) [FREE 10-DAY TRIAL](https://www.carprolive.com/subscribe) Resources # How to Become a Car Dealer in Florida Learn the essential steps to become a licensed car dealer in Florida, from training to application submission and inspection requirements. [Editorial](https://www.carprolive.com/blog/author/editorial) Apr 3, 2026 [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.carprolive.com/blog/how-to-become-a-car-dealer-in-florida&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.carprolive.com/blog/how-to-become-a-car-dealer-in-florida&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.carprolive.com/blog/how-to-become-a-car-dealer-in-florida&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.carprolive.com/blog/how-to-become-a-car-dealer-in-florida&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) --- ## How to Get a Dealer License in Florida To sell vehicles in Florida, you must be licensed through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles(FLHSMV). --- ## Step 1: Complete Dealer Training Florida requires: - A **pre-licensing dealer training course** for independent dealers --- ## Step 2: Register Your Business - Form an LLC or corporation - Obtain an EIN - Register with the state of Florida --- ## Step 3: Secure a Business Location Requirements include: - Permanent office - Display lot - Permanent signage --- ## Step 4: Obtain Insurance and Bond - Garage liability insurance - **$25,000 surety bond** --- ## Step 5: Submit Your Application Include: - Dealer application - Fingerprints - Lease or property documents - Photos of location --- ## Step 6: Pass Inspection A compliance examiner will inspect your dealership. --- ## How Long Does It Take? Typically **3 to 6 weeks**. --- ## Grow with CarProLive After obtaining your dealer license, consider using CarProLive for all your automotive software needs. From [managing your inventory](https://www.carprolive.com/solutions/inventory-management) and offering a [professional dealership website](https://www.carprolive.com/solutions/dealership-websites) to accessing a full print forms library and enabling e-signature capabilities, CarProLive is built to support new and growing dealerships every step of the way. [Try it today free of charge for 10 days](https://www.carprolive.com/subscribe). --- ## Disclaimer Please note: The contents of this article are subject to change with any regulatory or legislative updates. This article does not constitute legal advice. Always verify the information with your state’s regulatory agency before proceeding. --- ## Sources [https://www.flhsmv.gov](https://www.flhsmv.gov/) [https://www.bryantsuretybonds.com/blog/florida-auto-dealer-license-guide](https://www.bryantsuretybonds.com/blog/florida-auto-dealer-license-guide) [https://www.acvauctions.com/blog/how-to-get-a-dealer-license-in-florida](https://www.acvauctions.com/blog/how-to-get-a-dealer-license-in-florida) [Resources](https://www.carprolive.com/blog/tag/resources) [New Dealers](https://www.carprolive.com/blog/tag/new-dealers) ## Similar posts Resources ### [How to Become a Car Dealer in Georgia](https://www.carprolive.com/blog/how-to-become-a-car-dealer-in-georgia) Discover the essential steps to become a licensed car dealer in Georgia, from training to application and inspection requirements. 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