Iowa Department of Transportation - Vehicle Central Programs - Dealer Programs


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Contact Information

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 9278
Des Moines, IA 50306

Phone: (515) 237-3156
Fax: (515) 237-3056

Web: Home
Email: dealer.programs@iowadot.us

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Iowa Department of Transportation - Vehicle Central Programs - Dealer Programs in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Iowa Motor Vehicle Dealer License

Agency:Iowa Department of Transportation - Vehicle Central Programs - Dealer Programs
Eligible Entity Types:
  • Corporations
  • Partnerships
  • Individuals
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Insurance Requirements:

Liability Insurance in amounts not less than:

  • $100,000 bodily injury or death to one person in any one accident
  • $300,000 bodily injury or death to two or more persons in any one accident
  • $50,000 property damage per any one accident
Bond Requirements:

$75,000 surety bond

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Motor Vehicle or Towable Recreational Vehicle Dealer License

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $70 license fee
  • $70 registration fee (only required if requesting plates)
  • $40 per dealer plate
Required Attachments:
  • Bond
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Zoning Certification
  • Franchise Agreement (new dealers)
  • Manufacturer's Certification of Compliance with Iowa Code 322A (new franchises only)
  • Proof of on-site inspection

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $70 license fee
  • $70 registration fee (only required if requesting plates)
  • $40 per dealer plate
Due:

Biennially by December 31 of even-numbered years. Renewals can begin as early as October 1. Renewals must be received by December 1 for valid dealer plates to be issued by January 1. 

Notes:

Renewal letters with renewal pin will be mailed out in September. 

Required Attachments:
  • Bond
  • Certificate of Insurance

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