Top The Salesperson License Application Process

To legally sell motor vehicles in Nebraska, you must have a vehicle salesperson license.

Applying for a motor vehicle salesperson license in Nebraska is a joint effort; in other words, both you and your employer (the dealer for whom you'll be working) must complete the application. Conveniently, the application Motor Vehicle, Trailer, or Motorcycle Salesperson's License is available online.

Salesperson License Fee

The motor vehicle salesperson license fee is $15. Make a certified check, cashier's check, or money order payable to the Nebraska Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board.

Application Deadline

There is no application deadline; hopefuls can send applications, and be granted licenses, at any time throughout the year.

Waiting Period

In most cases, there's no real waiting period. The Licensing Board notes that as long as there are no issues, the salesperson license is usually issued the day after they receive the application.

Issues

Issues that may slow the process down include:

• Answering "Yes" to any of the application questions about misdemeanors.

• Answering "Yes" to any of the application questions about felonies.

• Answering "Yes" to any of the application questions about civil judgment made against you involving fraud, misrepresentation, or conversion.

• Having felony charges against you pending at the time of application.

• Having been denied a salesperson license in the past.

Note that regardless of the stipulations honesty can bring, it's important to be honest on your application. When you complete the application, you'll sign in front of a notary public. Giving false testimony can get you

• An automatic denial.

• A suspended or revoked license should you be granted the application and the truth later comes out.

• A fine of $5,000.

Top Renewing Your Nebraska Salesperson License

Each motor vehicle salesperson in Nebraska must renew by December 31 of each year. Salespeople receive instructions in the mail thoroughly detailing how to renew.

Top Your Salesperson Wall License and Pocket Card

Before you can begin selling vehicles, your dealer must have your Salesperson Wall License and Pocket Card in his or her possession.

If your Salesperson Wall License becomes lost or destroyed you can apply for a replacement using the Affidavit for Salesperson's Wall License. If your Pocket Card meets the same fate, you can apply for a replacement using the Affidavit for Salesperson's Pocket Card.

Top Where You Can Find More Information

Check out the following Web sites and pages for more information about obtaining your Nebraska motor vehicle salesperson license and how to sell motor vehicles responsibly:

• Nebraska Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board

• Licensing Requirements

• Dealer-related Information

• Nebraska Lemon Law

• Nebraska Vehicle Code

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