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Any person who engages in, conducts or carries on the public business of repairing motor vehicles or motor vehicle trailers, or both. This term includes a mobile automotive repair business
Fees: Initial application, Annual renewal • For fee schedules, go to www.houstoncityfees.org
Process:
- Criminal background check - A criminal background check is conducted on new owners, a sole proprietorship, or an authorized person if the applicant is a corporation or a general partnership. The background check is conducted at a IdentoGO site. Please refer to the FastPass Form for instructions. After completing the background check, call the Auto Dealers Detail at 832-394-4800 between 48 to 72 hours to ensure the criminal history has been obtained.
- Application for Dealer License - Mail or present a fully completed application form.
- Attach copy of Certificate of Occupancy or Life Safety Inspection for your building
- If applicant is a corporation
- Attach copy of Articles of Incorporation
- Attach copy of letter of good standing from the Secretary of State
- Attach copy of Assumed Name Certificate if applicable.
- Appeals for denial of license are adjudicated before a hearing official of the police department.