Georgia Car Dealer Guides: License, Bond, Zoning, Auctions and More

Everything people ask about becoming a car dealer in Georgia, in one place. Start with the beginner guide, then go deeper on any topic.

License guideThe complete 8-step path from zero to licensed. Bond & insurance$50,000 bond, garage liability limits and how to avoid delays. Lot & office rulesZoning, office, sign, phone and lot checklist. Renewal & dealer platesRenew on time, get dealer tags, avoid plate violations. Become a dealerStart here if you have never been a dealer. Flipping cars legallyWhy there is no safe number of cars you can flip. Is flipping cars profitable?How profit really works, and where beginners lose money. What is a surety bond?What it is, what it costs, and who it protects. Zoning explainedCheck zoning before you rent an office. Broker vs dealerSame authority, same plates, two names. License costEvery cost of getting licensed, in one place. No lot neededYou do not need a lot to get licensed. Pre-license seminarThe required one-day class, and why to take it early. Dealer auctionsAuction Access, master tag number, and where to start. TAVT and sales taxWhy dealers report monthly even when they collect no sales tax. Fingerprints and inspectionFingerprints, background check and the inspector visit. Application checklistEvery document, in one printable list.

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