Drive-away and in-transit dealer licensing overview
A drive-away and in-transit dealer license is required for any person, firm or corporation with a business located in Minnesota engaged in the business of transporting motor vehicles owned by another. This is done by delivering, by drive-away or towing methods, either singly or by means of the full mount method, the saddle mount method, the tow bar method or any other combination thereof, and under their own power.
This applies to vehicles over the highways of the state from the manufacturer or any other point of origin, to any point of destination, within or outside of the state.
Drive-away and in-transit dealer licensing forms
Forms required for drive-away or in-transit dealer license application
Drive-away/in-transit license application (PS2408)
- Incomplete applications are returned to the applicant.
- Your insurance agent must complete the insurance endorsement on the reverse side of this form or submit a copy of the policy with the required limits of liability.
Certification of compliance with Minnesota's Worker's Compensation law (PS2420)
- This certification must accompany an application for a Minnesota motor vehicle dealer's license. If the required information is not provided or falsely stated, a $2,000 penalty may result.
- Additional documents needed: Photo copies of each owner's driver's license
Application forms are available at Forms/Documents/Manuals at Motor Vehicle Dealer Forms
License fees must accompany application:
Current fees
Twelve month license issued for calendar year - always expiring December 31.
Drive-away and in-transit dealer licensing overview