Dealer-related Information

Certificate of Title

After selling a vehicle, by law, you have 15 days to deliver the certificate of title either to the buyer or to the buyer's lienholder.

Tampering with Odometers

If you sell used vehicles, refrain from even entertaining the idea of altering the odometer. If you get nabbed you could lose your dealership license and be charged with a Class C felony.

License Renewals

All dealership licenses need to be annually renewed before December 31st of every year. NDDOT will not renew yours if you failed to sell more than four vehicles during the previous 12 months. And be sure to maintain detailed files on every vehicle sold to protect yourself against inspections and consumer complaints.

Advertising

Avoid false advertising. The North Dakota Attorney General's Consumer Fraud Division will drop the hammer if you are caught making false claims on prices, free gifts, guaranteed trade-ins, below market finance rates, hidden disclosures or extended warranties. If caught you could be fined up to $5,000 and have your license suspended.

Deceptive Contract Additions

The North Dakota Attorney General's Consumer Fraud Division will also come knocking on your door if you are caught or even suspected of adding items (like undercoating or an extended warranty) to a contract without the buyer's consent.