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Title: Drive-Away / In-Transit License
Alternate Title:
Description: Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Subject: Motor Vehicle Dealers
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:15:00 PM
Modification Date: 11/15/2024 3:23:03 PM
Agency Name: Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Department of
Agency URL: https://dps.mn.gov
Agency Description: The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement, Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), Emergency Communication Networks, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Office of Justice Programs, State Fire Marshal, Pipeline Safety, State Highway Patrol, Capitol Security and Traffic Safety.
Agency Phone: 651-201-7000
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://dps.mn.gov
Agency Address: Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Dept. of
445 Minnesota Street

St. Paul
MN
55101
Unit Name: Dealers
Unit URL: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/business/dealers
Unit Description:
Unit Phone: 651-201-7800 - Dealership licensing, file a dealer complaint
651-282-6555 TTY
Unit Fax: 651-297-1480
Contact person(s): DVS.Dealerquestion@state.mn.us
Unit URL: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/business/dealers
Unit Address:
445 Minnesota St., Suite 186

St. Paul
MN 55101-5186

Audience: Hold Application URL:
Renewal URL:
Versa URL:
Requirements:

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.


Rules:
Statutes: 168.053

Forms:

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

Minnesota dealer license requirements


Fees: Drive-away/in-transit dealer licensing fees

License fees must accompany application:

  • Drive-away/in-transit license fee.
  • Dealer plate fees.

Current fees


Period of Issuance:

Twelve month license issued for calendar year - always expiring December 31.


Length of Determination:
Other Info:
Activity: Drive Away In Transit
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Drive-away and in-transit dealer licensing overview

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