We can't train you to be a motor vehicle dealer; however, with this section, along with our Licensing Requirements and Dealer-related Information sections and Tennessee's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Web site, we can help you by giving you the tips and tools to get you headed in the right direction.

Fortunately, the following dealer forms and other publications are available online.

Top Applications and Forms

• Dealer Application

• Salesperson License Application

• Automotive Dismantler and Recycler License Application

• Manufacturer Application

• Manufacturer Representative Application

• Automobile Auction License Application

• Automobile Auction Bond Form

• Surety Bond Form

• Financial Disclosure Form

• Service Agreement Form

• Statement of Labor Rates

• Show Permit Application

• Deletion of Line-Make Form

• Voluntary Surrender of License Form

Note that the dealer application is also used for adding additional line makes and as a relocation application.

Top Publications

• Other Helpful Dealer Information

• Minimum Requirements for TN Dealer License

• Automotive Dismantler and Recycler Requirements

• Automobile Auction Requirements

• Show Permit Holder Requirements

Top Legal Information

Regarding dealers, Tennessee provides all rules using the free Adobe Reader and laws 55-17-101 through 125 and 55-17-201 through 204 using LexisNexis.

Note that when using LexisNexis, you must search for the above laws.

For more information, or to request any forms or publications, call the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission at (615) 741-2711 or write to them at:

• Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission

• 500 James Robertson Parkway

• Second Floor

• Nashville, TN 37243

• Fax: (615) 741-0651

IMPORTANT RELATED SECTIONS

• Buying and Selling Motor Vehicles
• Automotive Laws and Attorneys
• Tennessee's Lemon Law
• Tennessee's Vehicle Code
• The Insurance Center

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