Get your license: Off-road vehicle dealers

Learn how to get your license to buy and sell off-road vehicles.

You must follow all applicable laws and rules, even if they're not covered below.

Who needs a license?

You must be licensed as an off-road vehicle dealer if you:

If you don't have a dealer license, it is illegal to:

  • Sell more than 4 vehicles registered to you in any 12 months
  • Buy and sell vehicles to make a profit
  • Sell vehicles that aren't registered to you

How to apply

Follow these steps to apply for your off-road vehicle dealer license.

Note: We issue this license, but the Department of Revenue's Business Licensing Service (BLS) processes it. BLS prints it on the business license they provide. They refer to licenses we issue as endorsements to the business license.

1. Complete the required documents

Complete these documents to apply for your business license:

You must fill out these forms for each of your business locations that sell off-road vehicles.

2. Submit your application

You must pay the off-road vehicle dealer license and plate fees when you apply. Choose the method that works best for you.

Apply for your license online

You'll receive your license faster by applying and paying online.

Apply online at the Department of Revenue's website.

Apply for your license by mail

Mail your forms and a check or money order for the license and plate fees (payable to the Department of Revenue) to:

State of Washington
Business Licensing Service
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034

After you get your license

Once you have your license, you must:

Need additional help? Here's how to contact us:

call Phone: 360-705-6741
(TTY: Call 711)
fax Fax: 360-705-6699
mail Email: BLS@dor.wa.gov
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