Utah Dealers License Training-Utah MVED Approved Dealer Pre-License Training Course

How to Get a Utah Dealer License (Step-by-Step Pre-License Guide)

Utah Dealer Pre-License Course – Complete Guide to Becoming a Licensed Utah Motor Vehicle Dealer COURSE IS NOT APPROVED!!!!!

If you’re looking for a clear, structured guide on how to get a Utah dealer license, you’re in the right place.

Utah Dealer Pre-License Course Requirements

Before applying for your Utah dealer license, you must:

  • Watch all required course videos

  • Complete the 8-hour Utah Dealer Pre-License Course

  • Finish all pre-license steps

  • Submit your dealer application correctly

Once you watch all the videos in your MVED approved course, your Official Utah Dealer Pre-License Certificate of Completion will automatically appear on your screen. You must save it and submit it with your dealer license application.

What You’ll Learn in the Utah Dealer Pre-License Course

This course covers everything required by the Utah Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division (MVED), including:

Licensing & Application

  • Dealer pre-license steps

  • How to complete Dealer Application Form TC-301

  • How to apply correctly to avoid delays

Dealer Compliance & Legal Requirements

  • Transaction documents

  • Mandatory sales reports

  • Record keeping requirements

  • Collecting and remitting Utah sales tax

  • Dealer plates and temporary permits

  • Ethics and dealer license suspensions

Federal & State Law

  • FTC Buyer’s Guide requirements

  • Federal laws affecting dealers

  • Odometer disclosure and odometer fraud

  • Advertising laws and deceptive trade practices

  • Vehicle history reports

Dealership Operations

  • Buy Here Pay Here dealership setup

  • Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)

  • Repossessions

  • Dealer floor plans

  • Hiring employees

  • Prohibited employment practices

  • Dealer auctions

  • Dealer management software

This course focuses primarily on the Used Motor Vehicle Dealer License, the most common license type in Utah.

Utah Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division (MVED)

All Utah dealer licenses are regulated by:

Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division (MVED)
210 N 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84134
Phone: 801-297-2600
Email: mved@utah.gov

MVED processes your dealer application and is your primary regulatory authority.

Important: There is no such thing as a stupid question in this industry. If you’re unsure about a form, process, or compliance issue — contact MVED.

Types of Utah Dealer Licenses

Utah offers multiple motor vehicle license types, including:

Motor Vehicle Dealer Licenses

  • New Motor Vehicle Dealer

  • Used Motor Vehicle Dealer

  • New Motorcycle & Small Trailer Dealer

  • Used Motorcycle & Small Trailer Dealer

Other License Types

  • Manufacturer or Remanufacturer

  • Transporter

  • Dismantler

  • Distributor / Factory Branch

  • Representative

  • Salesperson

  • Body Shop

  • Crusher

  • Salvage Buyer

  • Salvage Acquisition

This course primarily focuses on the Used Motor Vehicle Dealer License.

Utah Dealer Pre-License Steps (Mandatory Before Applying)

You must complete ALL pre-license steps before submitting your application.

Required Steps:

  1. Complete Dealer Application Form TC-301

  2. Secure Business Location (with sign & display area)

  3. Create UtahID

  4. Register Business with Utah Department of Commerce

  5. Obtain Dealer Surety Bond

  6. Obtain Required Insurance

  7. Obtain Federal EIN (Employer Identification Number)

  8. Obtain Utah Sales Tax License

  9. Complete 8-Hour Pre-License Course

  10. Submit Application & Schedule Fingerprints

Skipping any step will delay your license approval.

Utah Dealer Business Location Requirements

Utah requires a physical brick-and-mortar dealership location.

Location Requirements:

  • Must meet all local zoning laws

  • Must be approved for dealership use

  • Must have a permanent enclosed office

  • Records must be securely stored

  • Location cannot be shared with another business

Display Area Requirements:

  • Space for at least 3 vehicles

  • Used exclusively for vehicle display

  • Cannot be shared with neighboring businesses

  • Must be clearly separated (fence, chain, approved barrier)

Sign Requirements:

  • Minimum 24 square feet

  • Permanently affixed or cemented

  • Name must match application & bond exactly

  • DBA must match official registration

Registering Your Business with the Utah Department of Commerce

All new Utah dealerships must register with:

Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
Website: corporations.utah.gov
Phone: 801-530-4849
Email: corpucc@utah.gov

Step 1: Create UtahID

Visit: id.utah.gov

  • Create account

  • Verify email

  • Save login credentials

UtahID support: 801-890-4222

Step 2: Register Your Business Entity

  • Visit corporations.utah.gov

  • Click “Form a New Business”

  • Choose Domestic Formation (if in Utah)

  • Verify business name availability

  • Select entity type (LLC, Corporation, etc.)

  • Enter Registered Agent

  • Pay filing fee

You’ll receive:

  • Filing receipt via email

  • Official filing document within 3–5 business days

  • Annual renewal required

How to Get a Utah Sales Tax License

A Sales and Use Tax License is required before applying for your dealer license.

You must:

  1. Obtain EIN from IRS

  2. Apply for Utah Sales Tax License

You can apply:

Option 1: Online (Recommended)

Visit: tap.tax.utah.gov

  • Click “Apply for Tax Account”

  • Enter EIN

  • Add business information

  • Add owners/officers

  • Select motor vehicle sales

  • Print confirmation

You will receive a letter from the Utah Tax Commission with:

  • Account Number

  • PIN

Return to TAP website to:

  • Add existing account

  • Enter Account Number & PIN

  • Print official Sales Tax License

Option 2: Mail Form TC-69

Mail to:
Utah State Tax Commission
210 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84134

Tax Commission Contacts:

Your sales tax license must be posted at your dealership.

Next Step: Submit Dealer Application (Form TC-301)

Once all pre-license steps are complete:

  • Collect all required documents

  • Ensure all names match across:

    • Application

    • Bond

    • Insurance

    • Sales Tax License

  • Submit via mail to Utah DMV

  • Schedule fingerprints

Proper submission prevents delays and speeds up approval.

Start Your Utah Dealership the Right Way

Becoming a licensed Utah motor vehicle dealer can be an extremely profitable opportunity — but only if you follow the correct process.

This course ensures you:

  • Stay compliant with Utah law

  • Avoid costly mistakes

  • Get licensed faster

  • Launch your dealership correctly

If you follow each step carefully, you’ll be positioned to open your dealership and begin generating revenue as quickly as possible.

 

 

Questions? Call us at 800-369-2467

Delus Johnson-Lead Instructor
Automobile Dealer Training Association