A dealer license expires at midnight on December 31 of each year. A dealer license is valid upon renewal for the next calendar year. A temporary dealer license expires at midnight on December 31 of each year. A temporary dealer license is valid upon renewal for the remainder of the temporary license period.
A renewal application for a dealer license must be on a form provided by the registrar and must contain the following information:
A dealer license may be renewed any time on or before December 31. To renew a dealer license, the dealer shall submit a completed license renewal application and the license and filing fees required by statute. The registrar shall renew the dealer license unless the registrar determines there is a reason to deny the renewal. The registrar shall deny the renewal for any of the following reasons:
Within 60 days after a dealer license has lapsed, a former dealer may obtain another dealer license by following the renewal procedures of this part. A person who obtains a dealer license under this subpart shall pay both the initial application fee and the annual fee. A person loses all dealer privileges after the expiration of a license and before a new license is granted.
When a dealer license expires without being renewed, the dealer shall immediately return to the registrar the dealer license certificate, all dealer license plates, and all temporary vehicle permits.
Minn. R. agency 171, ch. 7400, DEALER LICENSING, pt. 7400.0700
Statutory Authority: MS s 299A.01