Motor Vehicle Dealer's License

Motor Vehicle Dealer’s Licenses are governed by Massachusetts General Law ch. 140, sec. 57-59.

CLASS I DEALER LICENSE

New Motor Vehicle Dealer - Any person who is a recognized agent of a motor vehicle manufacturer or a seller of motor vehicles made by such manufacturer whose authority to sell the same is created by a written contract with such manufacturer or with some person authorized in writing by such manufacturer to enter into such contract, and whose principal business is the sale of new motor vehicles, the purchase and sale of second hand motor vehicles being incidental or secondary thereto, may be granted an agent's or a seller's license.

Class I Dealer License Application Requirements:

  • Town of Andover General License Application
  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application Form
  • Business Certificate 
  • Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Acknowledgement Form
  • Tax Form
  • Worker’s Compensation Affidavit
  • Copy of worker’s compensation policy declaration page

Upon prior approval from the Police Department, Fire Department, Health Department, Building Department, and Town Treasurer, a Class I License application is subject to a hearing before the Select Board and your attendance at that hearing is mandatory. Once approved, this license is subject to an annual renewal by December 31st of each calendar year.

The fee for this license is $100.00.

To apply for a Class I Dealer License please click the link below.
Class I Dealer License Application

CLASS II DEALER LICENSE

Used Motor Vehicle Dealer - A person whose principal business is the buying or selling of second hand motor vehicles, a person who purchases and displays second hand motor vehicles for resale in retail transactions, and any other person who displays second hand motor vehicles not owned by him pursuant to an agreement in which he receives compensation, whether solely for displaying the vehicles, upon the sale of each vehicle, or otherwise.

Class II licenses require a Surety Bond in the amount of $25,000. The bond shall be for the benefit of a person who purchases a vehicle from a Class II licensee, and who suffers any loss of account.

Class II Dealer License Application Requirements:

  • Town of Andover General License Application
  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application Form
  • Copy of Surety Bond
  • Business Certificate 
  • Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Acknowledgement Form
  • Tax Form
  • Worker’s Compensation Affidavit
  • Copy of worker’s compensation policy declaration page

Upon prior approval from the Police Department, Fire Department, Health Department, Building Department, and Town Treasurer, a Class II License application is subject to a hearing before the Select Board and your attendance at that hearing is mandatory. Once approved, this license is subject to an annual renewal by December 31st of each calendar year.

The fee for this license is $100.00.

To apply for a Class II Dealer License please click the link below.
Class II Dealer License Application

ADDITIONAL LINKS

Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 140, Section 57
Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 140, Section 58
Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 140, Section 59