Vessel dealer

You must have a separate Vessel Dealer license for each business location unless you sell human-powered watercraft that is:

• Under 16 feet in length.
• Unable to be powered by a motor or the wind.
• and
• Not designed for use on commonly-used navigable waters.

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 in an office in an enclosed building where you can conduct business and maintain records.
• Have an exterior sign with the business name and the type of business, such as marine sales.

Licensing requirements

To get a license, you must have all of the following:

1. A $5,000 surety bond for each business location.
   • If you sell 15 or fewer vessels per year with a retail value of no more than $2,000, you don’t need a surety bond.
2. The following completed forms:
   • Business License Application
   • Vehicle Dealer/Manufacturer Addendum
     • For help completing this form, see the Instructions for completing the Vehicle Dealer/Manufacturer Addendum.
   • Vehicle, Vessel, Vehicle Manufacturer, Registered Tow Truck Operator, or Wrecker Bond
   • A separate Personal Criminal History Statement for each owner, partner, corporate officer, and member of the business.
   • If you’re requesting exemption from the bonding requirement, Vessel Bond Exemption Certification.
   • 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 a check or money order for the fee (payable to the Department of Revenue) to:

Note: Please let us know, in writing, if you have a change of address so we can reach you with information about your license.