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Administering the Laws and Regulations to the Motor Vehicle Dealers of the Commonwealth of Virginia Search for: Home About Agency Directory Meet the Board Board Meetings and Committees Board Meeting Library MVDB Org Chart Resources Licensing Functions Guidance Documents Codes and Regulations Publications and Biennial Reports Search Active Dealers Dealer Talk News Letter Forms And Publications Frequently Asked Questions Dealers How to Become A Dealer Advertising New Dealer Packet Dealer Renewal Process Search Active Dealers Dealer Email Compliance Form Non Virginia / Foreign Dealers Closing Your Dealership Dealer-Operators Franchise Dealer-Operator Independent Dealer-Operators IDO Recertification Program IDO Training Courses Salespersons How to become a Salesperson Salespersons Must Be Employee Salesperson License Renewal Salesperson License Transfer Salesperson Termination Field Operations Consumers Educate Before You Buy Consumer Request For Assistance How To File A Complaint Recall Look-Up By VIN Types of Complaints Transaction Recovery Fund Search Active Dealers Menu Home About Agency Directory Meet the Board Board Meetings and Committees Board Meeting Library MVDB Org Chart Resources Licensing Functions Guidance Documents Codes and Regulations Publications and Biennial Reports Search Active Dealers Dealer Talk News Letter Forms And Publications Frequently Asked Questions Dealers How to Become A Dealer Advertising New Dealer Packet Dealer Renewal Process Search Active Dealers Dealer Email Compliance Form Non Virginia / Foreign Dealers Closing Your Dealership Dealer-Operators Franchise Dealer-Operator Independent Dealer-Operators IDO Recertification Program IDO Training Courses Salespersons How to become a Salesperson Salespersons Must Be Employee Salesperson License Renewal Salesperson License Transfer Salesperson Termination Field Operations Consumers Educate Before You Buy Consumer Request For Assistance How To File A Complaint Recall Look-Up By VIN Types of Complaints Transaction Recovery Fund Search Active Dealers Need vaccine? Learn how to get your shot at Vaccinate.Virginia.gov or call 1-877-VAX-IN VA. Language translation and TTY services available. ¿Necesita vacunarse? Infórmese de cómo obtener su vacuna visitando Vaccinate.Virginia.gov o llamando 1-877-829-4682. Servicios de traducción y teléfonos de texto (TTY) están disponibles. Welcome to the MVDB Dedicated to administering laws and regulationsto the Motor Vehicle Dealers of the Commonwealth What We Do Process Applications, Provide Guidance and Education, Test and License Dealers and Salespersons, Provide Consumer Support and Resources all throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia Field Operations Expert Field Representatives assisting dealers and consumers by providing education, guidance and enforcement as it pertains to dealer licensing laws. Consumer / Advertising Analyst MVDB Consumer Advocates provide the general public of Virginia with helpful information on consumer rights, filing a complaint and consumer related resources. MVDB Advertising Analyst monitor and evaluate Advertising Laws and Dealer Advertisements. Located Downtown Richmond Motor Vehicle Dealer Board 2201 West Broad, Suite #104, St. Richmond Va. 23220 Open Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (804-367-1100) Previous slide Next slide Search Active Dealers Search franchise and independent dealers selling cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers RVs and motor homes. Search Here Forms, Publications and Resources Search through a comprehensive list of downloadable forms, publications, public reports and more. Search Here Consumer Assistance Need Help? Whether it’s filing a complaint or inquiring about a dealer, our experienced Consumer Analysts are available to assist. Find Out More Here Dealer Talk Newsletter Complete coverage of current legislation, news and information that affects you. Subscribe Now MVDB YouTube Channel Subscribe to the MVDB YouTube channel with the goal of educating our dealers and consumers MVDB YouTube Channel Board Meetings Watch past board meetings and be informed on upcoming in person and virtual board meetings  Watch Online Maintaining Business Hours Providing reliable customer service is key to a successful business; maintaining business hours is part of that service. Anytime a dealership is closed outside of the posted business hours, you must notify the MVDB preferably by email at dboard@mvdb.virginia.gov Submit the closing date and time as well as the return date and time by completing the MVDB 40 (Dealership Notice of Temporary Closing). The MVDB 40 or alternative notice is to be posted at or in close proximity to the front entrance to be visible to the public. Do not forget to include the Dealer name and Certificate # on the MVDB 40 Dealer Records Compliance § 46.2-1529 requires all Motor Vehicle Dealers to keep the originals or a copy of all original records at the site (dealership) of origination for five (5) years. MVDB field staff will ask you to produce many different types of dealer records. These records include the following examples: W-2 Records: for all your licensed salespersons. Vehicle Safety Inspections: Proof of state safety inspections for retail sales. D-tag Insurance: Certificate of Liability Insurance Vehicle: purchases, sales, trades, and transfer of ownership Transport plates and Temporary certificates of registration DSD 27 (Permission For Use Of Dealer’s License Plates) Proper Use of Pod Tags Our field representatives have uncovered multiple instances of dealer misuse of Print on Demand (PoD) tags. When a licensed dealer sells or conditionally sells to a purchaser a motor vehicle, the dealer may issue temporary license plates. Records associated with insurance of a temporary license plate shall be maintained by the dealership for no less than (5) years. What’s Wrong With This Picture Not for use on the family trip! In this season of vacations and boating, you may not pull your boats and RV’s with a vehicle using a dealer tag. § 46.2-1550 states in part; It shall be unlawful for any dealer to cause or permit dealer’s license plates to be used on: 2. Vehicles used to deliver or transport (i) other vehicles; (ii) portions of vehicles; (iii) vehicle components, parts, or accessories; or (iv) fuel;…” Transfer of Salesperson License To Transfer a Salesperson License, you have one of two options available. Complete and submit an MVDB 61 for each salesperson and mail to the MVDB office location with a check in the amount of $50.00 for each license. If mailing, please keep in mind this could take up to 7 days before we actually receive your mailing. To expedite the process, complete, scan and email an MVDB 61 to mvdb61@mvdb.virginia.gov using Virtru Encryption . You must provide the following information in addition to the MVDB61: Dealership Name Certificate Number Payment Contact Person and Phone Number When submitting personal or private information through email, you must use Virtru Encryption for data protection. Fee Increase Effective December 1, 2021 During July 2021, the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board (Board) unanimously voted an increase in fees to cover the costs of much needed technology advances, and increasing operating expenses. In order to ensure the viability of the agency and to operate effectively it has become necessary to adjust dealer and salesperson licensing fees. Category Current Fee Effective Dec. 1,2021 Dealer Certificate $255/per license year $270/per license year Endorsements $25/per license year $50/per license year Salesperson License ** $30 $50 Foreign Registrant $75/per license year $100/per license year ** Includes Initials, Transfers and Renewals Read the full article in the October 2021 News Letter Lost or Stolen Tags How do I replace a lost or stolen dealer tag? If your dealer plate was stolen, please report the theft to the police and get a police report file number. For stolen plates, complete a MVDB 9 , write the police report number on the...