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How to get a used car dealer license in Oklahoma

You apply through the online portal of the Oklahoma Used Motor Vehicle, Dismantler, and Manufactured Housing Commission. The license costs $600 and needs a $25,000 bond, $25,000 of liability insurance, an OSBI record report and the Commission's free education program.

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License
Used motor vehicle dealer license
Surety bond
$25,000
State fee
$600
Pre-license course
Commission program, free
Background check
OSBI record report
License term
2 years, ends Dec 31 odd years
What the state asks for

Oklahoma dealer license requirements

The figures a first-time used car dealer needs before applying to OUMVDMHC. Each row shows how well it is supported.

Surety bond
$25,000Official source

Filed on the Commission's own bond form. Bonds expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year. If the premium for the full period is over $2,000, you can ask to file one-year bonds instead.

State license fee
$600Official source

Set by statute for a used motor vehicle dealer license. Each additional place of business is $200 and each salesperson registration is $50. The fee is returned if the application is denied.

Pre-license education
Commission program, freeOfficial source

The dealer principal, general manager or person in charge must attend the Commission's Education Program before the business starts operating. The rule sets no number of hours, and the program is free.

Background check
OSBI record reportOfficial source

Every applicant submits a current Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation report showing any felony charges or convictions. The rule does not mention fingerprints. Confirm the format with the Commission.

Insurance
$25,000 single limit liabilityOfficial source

Covers every vehicle offered for sale or driven on the road. Your insurer completes the Commission's Certificate of Insurance (form UD-7). The license is revoked if coverage is canceled or expires.

Business location
Office, display area, 32 sq ft signOfficial source

A display area, public parking, an office in a permanent building with public restroom access, a business phone and a permanent sign of at least 32 square feet. No occupied residences, vacant lots or tents.

License term and renewal
2 years, ends Dec 31 odd yearsOfficial source

Licenses are issued for two years and expire December 31 of the odd-numbered year. Renewal applications are due by November 1 of that year. The renewal fee is $300.

Sales allowed without a license
Confirm with OUMVDMHCConfirm with the agency

Oklahoma's dealer statute does not set a number of exempt sales. It covers anyone who sells used vehicles for a commission or with intent to make a profit.

Processing time
Not publishedConfirm with the agency

The Commission does not publish a processing time for a new dealer license.

“Official source” means the state agency’s own page, form or law. Where the state’s sources did not settle a point, the row says so instead of showing a guess.

Who issues the license

Oklahoma Used Motor Vehicle, Dismantler, and Manufactured Housing Commission

License you apply for

Used motor vehicle dealer license

Official licensing page

Every license and bond ends on the same date

Licenses are issued for two years, but the Commission's rule and its bond form both set the expiration at December 31 of each odd-numbered year. A license issued partway through the cycle runs less than two full years. Confirm your first expiration date with the Commission before you buy the bond, and do not rely on a bond form that shows a different term.
Step by step

How to get a Oklahoma dealer license

The order that works for a first application. Tick each step off as you finish it.

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  1. Set up the business and your records

    Settle the legal name first, because the license is issued in the legal name on the application and the Commission will not approve a name that misleads customers. Each applicant orders a current OSBI criminal record report. Fill in the Commission's financial statement form, since the application asks about your financial standing.

    OSBI report · Financial Statement form

  2. Secure a location that meets the rule

    Check local zoning and occupancy first. You need a display area, public parking, an office in a permanent building with public restroom access, a listed business phone and a permanent sign of at least 32 square feet with 6-inch letters. A home, a vacant lot or a temporary office does not qualify.

    OAC 765:10-1-3

  3. Buy the $25,000 bond on the Commission form

    Download the Used Motor Vehicle Dealer's Surety Bond from the Commission's forms page and have your surety complete it. Bonds expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year, so ask for a quote that runs to that date.

    47 O.S. § 583(E) · $25,000

  4. Have your insurer complete form UD-7

    The Commission's Certificate of Insurance confirms at least $25,000 of single limit liability coverage on every vehicle you offer for sale or drive on the road. The insurer also certifies it will give the Commission 30 days' written notice before canceling.

    Certificate of Insurance, UD-7

  5. Apply in the Commission's online portal

    Create an account in the New Applicant and Dealer Portal linked from the Commission's home page and file the used motor vehicle dealer application. Have your bond, insurance certificate, OSBI report and financial statement ready before you start. The license fee is $600. It is returned if the application is denied.

    $600 license fee

  6. Register your salespeople

    Anyone who sells for you needs a certificate of registration from the Commission. It costs $50 per person, renews every two years, and the dealership pays it. The dealer or designated managing officer receives one salesperson identification card at no charge.

    47 O.S. § 583.1 · $50 each

  7. Attend the Commission's education program

    The dealer principal, general manager or person in charge must attend the Education Program presented by Commission staff before the business starts operating. It is free. Salespeople and office staff may attend if there is space.

    OAC 765:10-1-6.2

  8. Wait for the license before you sell

    You cannot conduct business until the Commission issues the license. The Commission has authority to inspect dealer locations for zoning approval, a business sign, a working phone, a restroom and a sales office. Post the license in a conspicuous place once it arrives.

Practical advice

Use the Commission's own bond and insurance forms. A generic certificate will not carry the required wording. Ask your surety to quote the term through December 31 of the odd-numbered year. If you plan to apply late in that year, ask the Commission how the fee and bond term will be handled. Keep dealer plates on a separate checklist: another state agency issues them after the Commission verifies your license.

Before you apply

Seven things to settle before any state application: the business, the owners, the money and the property.

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The lot and the office

Oklahoma dealer location requirements

What the state checks at the business address.

  • A display area for retail vehicles that is easy to reach and clearly separate from vehicles parked there for other reasons.
  • Enough parking for the public.
  • An office in a permanent building, or a separate room in one, used only for the dealership, with public access to a restroom.
  • Not an occupied residence, a vacant lot, a tent, a temporary stand or any other temporary office.
  • A permanent sign of at least 32 square feet (unless zoning requires smaller) with letters at least 6 inches high, visible from the road.
  • A business phone listed with directory assistance and usable at the lot. A cell phone qualifies.
  • The site must meet local zoning and occupancy rules. Sharing an address with another dealer needs Commission approval.

Zoning comes first

A site that meets the state’s rules can still fail local zoning. Get written approval for vehicle sales from the city or county, and ask the landlord for a lease that depends on the license being issued, before you sign.
Once you are licensed

Keeping a Oklahoma dealer license

Renewal and ongoing duties

Renew by November 1 of each odd-numbered year ($300) and file a bond for the next period. Keep the bond and the liability policy in force: the license is revoked on the date either one is canceled unless a replacement is filed first. Report any change of owner, name or address in writing. A change of location costs $100 and a name change costs $25.

Federal rules that apply here too

  • The FTC Buyers Guide, posted on every used vehicle you offer for sale.
  • The FTC Safeguards Rule: a written plan for protecting customer financial information.
  • IRS Form 8300 when a customer pays more than $10,000 in cash.
  • A federal odometer disclosure on each transfer.
How each federal rule works
FAQ

Oklahoma dealer license FAQ

The questions first-time dealers ask most.

How do I get a used car dealer license in Oklahoma?

Set up a location with an office, display area and permanent sign, get a $25,000 bond on the Commission's form, have your insurer complete the Commission's insurance certificate, and order an OSBI record report. Then apply in the online portal of the Oklahoma Used Motor Vehicle, Dismantler, and Manufactured Housing Commission, pay $600, and attend the Commission's education program before you open.

How much is the dealer bond in Oklahoma?

$25,000 for a used motor vehicle dealer. It must be on the Commission's bond form and it expires December 31 of each odd-numbered year. A dealer whose business is mainly non-auction consignment sales projected at $500,000 or more a year needs a $50,000 bond, and so do most used vehicle auctions.

How much does an Oklahoma dealer license cost?

The used motor vehicle dealer license fee is $600, and renewal is $300. Each additional place of business is $200. Each salesperson registration is $50, paid by the dealership. The bond premium and your insurance are separate costs paid to those providers.

Do I need a pre-licensing course in Oklahoma?

You need to attend the Commission's Education Program. The dealer principal, general manager or person in charge must attend before the business starts operating. Commission staff present it and it is free. The rule does not set a number of hours, so ask the Commission for the current schedule.

Can I get an Oklahoma dealer license without a car lot?

No. A used motor vehicle dealer must have an established place of business with a vehicle display area, public parking, an office in a permanent building and a permanent sign. An occupied residence, a vacant lot or a temporary office does not qualify.

How many cars can I sell in Oklahoma without a dealer license?

Oklahoma's dealer law does not give a number. It defines a used motor vehicle dealer as any person who sells used vehicles for a commission or with intent to make a profit, and acting as one without a license is a misdemeanor. If you plan to buy cars to resell, ask the Commission before you sell the first one.

Sources

Checked October 2026. This is general information, not legal, tax or insurance advice. Fees, bond amounts and forms change, and local zoning rules vary. Confirm current requirements with OUMVDMHC or your attorney before you sign a lease or pay a fee.

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