Dealer License Renewal

Florida Dealer License Renewal Application (HSMV 86720)

Renewal Frequency: Licenses for motor vehicle, mobile home, and recreational vehicle dealers must be renewed annually or biennially (2-year option).

Key Requirements

The Types of Licenses Available

1. VF (Franchised Motor Vehicle Dealer)

   Sells new vehicles (cars, mini-trucks, motorcycles, low-speed vehicles) under a manufacturer contract.

   Exemptions: Electric/gas motorcycles under 2bhp, 1492 watts, or 50cc.

2. SF (Franchised Service Facility)

   Repair-only license for franchised dealers. No vehicle sales allowed.

3. VI (Independent Motor Vehicle Dealer)

   Sells used vehicles only (no RVs). Requires CE course for renewal.

4. VW (Wholesale Dealer)

   Sells only to licensed dealers (no retail). No dealer plates required.

5. VA (Auction Dealer)

   Sells vehicles via auction to licensed dealers only.

6. SD (Salvage Dealer)

   Sells wrecked/salvaged vehicles "as-is." No Garage Liability Insurance required.

7. BH (Used Mobile Home Broker)

   Acts as an agent for used mobile home/RV sales (no inventory).

8. DH (Mobile Home Dealer)

   Sells mobile homes/RVs (with insurance). Requires separate license for RV-only locations.

9. RV/RU (Recreational Vehicle Dealer)

   RV (New): Sells new RVs under manufacturer contracts.

   RU (Used): Sells used RVs (requires specific license).

10. NI/NH/NR (Non-Resident Dealer)

    For out-of-state sellers retailing in Florida. Requires $2,000 annual tax per county.

Key Notes

Manufacturers/distributors must be Florida-licensed.

Renewal requires CE courses for VI dealers (expire every 2 years).

Always verify license type and exemptions to avoid penalties.

(For official details, consult HSMV Form 86720.)