How to Get a Dealer License in Massachusetts (2026)

In Massachusetts, dealers are licensed by Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) / local licensing authority under M.G.L. c. 140. The bond is $25,000 (Class 2 used car dealer). Every fact below links to the official page it came from.

Massachusetts dealer license facts

Licensing agency	Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) / local licensing authority under M.G.L. c. 140
License name	Class 2 Used Car Dealer's Licensesource
Sales that trigger a license	Confirm with Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) / local licensing authority under M.G.L. c. 140
Surety bond	$25,000 (Class 2 used car dealer)source
Application / license fees	Confirm with Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) / local licensing authority under M.G.L. c. 140
Pre-licensing education	Confirm with Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) / local licensing authority under M.G.L. c. 140
Place of business	The license applicant must show the licensing board that the dealer business is or will be their principal business and that they have available a place of business suitable for the purpose; the license specifies all premises occupied for the licensed business.source
Wholesale-only license	Confirm with Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) / local licensing authority under M.G.L. c. 140
Last checked	2026-09-24

Steps to get licensed in Massachusetts

Pick the license. Massachusetts issues: Class 2 Used Car Dealer's License.
Set up the place of business. The license applicant must show the licensing board that the dealer business is or will be their principal business and that they have available a place of business suitable for the purpose; the license specifies all premises occupied for the licensed business.
Buy the surety bond. Required amount: $25,000 (Class 2 used car dealer).
Apply to Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) / local licensing authority under M.G.L. c. 140. Fees are set by the agency; check its current fee schedule.

Flipping without a license in Massachusetts

We could not find an official sales-count threshold for Massachusetts. Before selling more than your own personal vehicles, Confirm with Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) / local licensing authority under M.G.L. c. 140.

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FAQ

Who issues dealer licenses in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) / local licensing authority under M.G.L. c. 140 licenses motor vehicle dealers in Massachusetts. License types include: Class 2 Used Car Dealer's License.

How much is the dealer bond in Massachusetts?

The Massachusetts dealer surety bond is $25,000 (Class 2 used car dealer). You pay a surety company a yearly premium, not the full bond amount.

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Not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm with Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) / local licensing authority under M.G.L. c. 140 before you apply. Last checked 2026-09-24.