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Auto Dealers Detail - Wholesale Jobber and Supply Dealer


Any person who holds a contract with a manufacturer of motor parts, motor vehicle units, accessories or supplies for the purpose of and is primarily or incidentally, wholly or part time, engaged in, conducting or carrying on the public business of buying, selling or offering for sale or otherwise publicly dealing in new or used parts, motor vehicle units, supplies for motor vehicle maintenance or accessories for motor vehicles at wholesale or quantity prices or at a price or prices lower than the established published retail price or prices, and makes sales to garage service stations or dealers for expected resale to the consumer. The term shall not apply to the exchange of automotive parts where no factory consecutive serial number is used and the part is shown as an exchange item in a standard parts catalogue.

Fees: Initial application, Annual renewal • For fee schedules, go to www.houstoncityfees.org

Process:
  • 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.
  • Automotive Board review - The City of Houston Automotive Board reviews the application for each new business including consideration of the findings of a criminal background check.
  • Notice of an Automotive Board public hearing on the business application is published.
  • Approval or Denial is decided by the Board at the hearing