Manufactured home/travel trailer sub-agency
You must have a manufactured home/travel trailer sub-agency license for each additional business location after the first, primary manufactured home/travel trailer business has been licensed.
Business site requirements
Your business site must:
- comply with all applicable building codes, zoning, and other land-use ordinances. For more information, please contact your city or county directly.
- be located at a commercial property with an enclosed building.
- have a permanent sign with the business name and the type of business (such as Auto Sales).
- have an operating telecommunications system and a phone number listed in directory assistance.
- be open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., five days per week. These hours are referred to as “normal business hours.” Additional hours and days of operation may be added at your discretion. You must prominently post the hours of operation at the main entrance doors.
- have an area to maintain books, records, and files at the business site. If 2 or more vehicle dealer businesses share a location, all records, office facilities, and inventory must be physically separated and clearly identified.
Licensing requirements
To get a license, you must have:
- a $30,000 bond. Bonds are available through many insurance companies. We recommend you research the cost of your bond before you apply for a license.
- a copy of your property tax statement, or the rental/lease agreement for the business site, as proof of ownership. The rental/lease agreement must be valid for at least one year.
- the following completed forms:
- Master Business Application
Vehicle Dealer Bond- Vehicle Dealer Manufacturer Addendum
- A separate Financial/Source of Funds Statement for each owner, partner, corporate officer and member of the business.
- If the business is a sole proprietor or partnership, each owner or partner must submit a separate form listing all of their personal assets and liabilities.
- If the business is a corporation, LLC, or LLP, submit one form that includes only the assets and liabilities of the business.
- If the business is a Profit Corporation, Corporate Information.
- If the business is a Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Company Information.
How to apply
Mail all of the application materials listed above with the appropriate fee to:
- Master License Service
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9048
Olympia, WA 98507-9048
Note: Please let us know, in writing, if you have a change of address so we can reach you with information about your license.