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Lt_Inner_Content Left_Content A Maryland licensed dealer must employ the applicant for a salesman's license (or for any other salesman's license-related transaction) at the time of request. Further, the dealer (not the salesman) must submit the application; the salesman cannot request a license on his own. Also, the dealer must have worker's compensation insurance.
Licensed salesmen work at the following types of dealers:
The Business Licensing and Compliance division, which handles the licensing of both dealers and salesmen, has developed procedures to handle each of the transactions listed below. These transactions are separately discussed in answer to commonly asked questions. Either scroll down to the appropriate question and answer, or click on the procedure in which you are interested.
Note: If a salesman does not have a current, valid salesman's license, he or she may not sell vehicles. Sales made by someone who is not properly licensed could result in the dealer being fined (up to $1,000 per sale), suspension of the dealer's license, or revocation of the dealer's license.
MVA
Business Licensing and Compliance division
6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E.
Glen Burnie, MD 21062
For telephone questions:
MVA Customer Service Center: 1-410-768-7000
TTY/Hearing Impaired: 1-301-729-4563
The dealer that employs you may download the Salesman’s License Packet available on the MVA's website or contact the Business Licensing and Compliance division in the Glen Burnie MVA office about obtaining a salesman's license for you. The Business Licensing and Compliance division will return to the dealer the required application forms and instructions. Typically, the dealer must submit the following documents:
Once your salesman's license has been approved, the Business Licensing and Compliance division sends to the dealer an authorization form (New License Application-Authorization for Photo Vehicle Sales License). The dealer should give the authorization to you. You then take it and the appropriate fee to any MVA branch office to obtain your photo salesman's license.
These types of changes require approval by the MVA and are referred to as "supplemental" requests. Supplemental requests must be submitted when the salesman will be selling vehicles for the same employer but at a different location.
The dealer that employs the salesman must submit the supplemental request. Typically, the dealer must submit the following document:
Once the change in authorization (supplemental request) has been approved, the Business Licensing and Compliance division sends a copy of the Certification to the dealer for their records. No other actions are necessary.
The dealer that you work for is responsible for renewing your salesman's license. Approximately 30-60 days before the license expires, the Business Licensing and Compliance division will mail to the dealer an authorization form to renew the salesman's license (Renewal License Application-Authorization for Photo Vehicle Sales License). If you do not receive the renewal application, please contact the Business Licensing and Compliance division. The dealer must sign the authorization form before giving it to you. You then take it and the appropriate fee to any MVA branch office to obtain your photo salesman's license.
The Maryland dealer that hires you must submit the transfer request. If less than six (6) months remains, a new salesman's license may be requested. Typically, the dealer must submit the following documents:
Once the transfer of the salesman's license has been approved, the Business Licensing and Compliance division sends to the dealer, an authorization form (Transfer License Application-Authorization for Photo Vehicle Sales License). The dealer must sign the authorization form before giving it to you. You then take it and the appropriate fee to any MVA branch office to obtain your photo salesman's license.
The dealer that employs you must submit the request to correct information on your salesman's license. Typically, the dealer must submit the following documents:
Once the correction of the information on the salesman's license has been made, the Business Licensing and Compliance division sends to the dealer an authorization form (Corrected License Application-Authorization for Photo Vehicle Sales License). The dealer must sign the authorization form before giving it to you. You then take it and the appropriate fee to any MVA branch office to obtain your photo salesman's license.
The dealer that employs you must submit the request for a duplicate salesman's license. Typically, the dealer must submit the following documents:
Once the duplicate salesman's license has been authorized, the Business Licensing and Compliance division sends to the dealer an authorization form (Duplicate License Application-Authorization for Photo Vehicle Sales License). The dealer must sign the authorization form before giving it to you. You then take it and the appropriate fee to any MVA branch office to obtain your photo salesman's license.
When you leave a dealership, the dealer must notify the Business Licensing and Compliance division immediately. The dealer shall include your salesman's license along with notice on their letterhead indicating that you are no longer employed with their dealership. The Business Licensing and Compliance division will cancel your salesman's license.
