Motor Vehicle Manufacturer / Distributor License
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About
A Manufacturer means any person who manufactures or assembles new and unused motor vehicles or recreational vehicles, or who maintains factory representatives. Any motor vehicle, motorcycle, scooter and RV Manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler wishing to do business in Tennessee is required to be licensed by the Motor Vehicle Commission.
A Distributor or Wholesaler means any person who in whole or in part sells or distributes any new and unused motor vehicles to motor vehicle dealers or who maintains distributor representatives.
Requirements
- Completion of Application for Manufacturer
- Provide listing of Dealer, Brand and Product Names in Tennessee
- Notarized Application
- Submission of associated Fees
- Completion of separate Representative Application
Applicants should also be aware that completion of Motor Vehicle Commission form to delete any line makes no longer manufactured, or distributed in Tennessee should be submitted to the Commission upon effectuation of manufacturing changes.
Fees
License Application: $1600 (plus $50 per Franchise Dealer in TN)
Biennial Renewal: $1600 (plus $50 each per Franchise Dealer in TN)
Late Fee: $800
Duplicate License: $25
Additional
This license covers: Manufacturers, Distributors, Wholesalers, Factory Branches, Distributor Branches, RV Manufacturers, and Motorcycle/Scooter Manufacturers. The classification should be indicated by the applicant on the application.
Address Change
A change of MAILING address is reported through your CORE account. After you log in or create an account, you will choose the “My Licenses or Permits” tab, select your credential, then select the Change Address option.