February 12, 2013
WHOLESALE DEALER LICENSE and PLATE RENEWAL NOTICE

Dealer – used plates
By rule, as a wholesale dealer you are eligible for used dealer plates. The used dealer plates are restricted to vehicles (inventory) primarily used or stored in Indiana.

If you do wish to renew your existing used –dealer plates, in order to assure compliance with the rule, we will need you to attach an explanation regarding the use of the plates to your application. Specifically, indicate whether your used dealer plates will be primarily on vehicles used or stored in Indiana. Please be advised, an audit may be scheduled thereafter for verification purposes.

If your use of your existing used dealer plates does not fit that criteria we respectfully suggest you check with the state in which your business operation is located or explore the use of transport operator plates.

If you wish to non-renew your dealer plates or vacate your business operation in Indiana, please submit your business license and dealer plates within 10 days of expiration or cessation of business. Failure to return all dealer plates exposes your dealership to a fine.

See 75 IAC 4-1-13; 75 IAC 2-2-1; 75 IAC 4-2-1; IC 9-18-2-23; IC 9-23-2-11

The Wholesale dealer license The Indiana wholesale license you wish to renew was approved contemplating that you had an established place of business in Indiana.

If you are doing business from other than an Indiana location, you are at risk of having your license revoked, not renewed or other consequences.
If your business operation is not located in Indiana, we will be happy to work with you in the surrender of your license without fines or other consequences where appropriate, as you obtain alternative licensing.

Please contact your examiner or the office to discuss next steps.

See IC 9-23-2-2(a)(3)(B); 75 IAC 4-2-9(b)(7); 75 IAC 2-2-3(1-4)(5)(A,B,D,E,F,G,I); IC 9-13-2-50

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR LINKS TO DEALER LAWS, RULES, AUDIT WORKSHEETS, ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AND EXAMINER CONTACT INFORMATION http://www.in.gov/sos/dealer/index.htm

You must let us know if you choose to vacate your Indiana office location or business. In addition all plates and stickers must be promptly returned to our office. Failure to advise us and return the plates will result in the imposition of penalties. If you have a question or have already vacated your location please email us at dealers@sos.IN.gov so we can work with you to avoid a fine.

Auto Dealer plates now linked to National Law Enforcement Database - May 24, 2012

Secretary of State Connie Lawson is pleased to announce Indiana auto dealer plates are now linked to the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System....View Full Press Release

Lists of valid auto/watercraft dealers and salvage operators - Sept. 23, 2011

The lists containing valid auto/watercraft dealers and salvage operators is in a new section of this website! The section Helpful Resources - located on the left-hand navigation toolbar - contains these lists.

Plate On-Demand program update - Sept. 9, 2011

As a result of your input, you will now be able to add new customer information directly online that most dealers currently required to keep in separate paper logbooks! The system has been upgraded to include names and addresses as well as optional fields to input phone numbers and emails.

Again, your comments helped make this happen, and we are working on many other enhancements to our web services that will make doing business with the Indiana Secretary of State’s Auto Dealer Services Division easier than ever. Look for these capabilities to be available on Wednesday September 14, 2011.