You need a distributor license if you are engaged in the business of selling motor vehicles to dealers located in Indiana. This includes a distributor's branch office.
You need a distributor representative certificate if you are an agent that can act on behalf of a distributor licensed in Indiana.
We encourage those wanting to obtain their distributor license in the State of Indiana to review the applicable state statutes (Indiana Code 9-32) and administrative rules (Indiana Administrative Code Title 75) regarding dealer licensing. Indiana statutes and rules can be found on the General Assembly’s website at iga.in.gov.
Please be sure to fill the application out completely and submit all required documents with the application. Failure to include the required information or documents can delay the processing of your application.
Online application is available at dealers.sos.in.gov. Help guide available here.
Required Documents
The following must be submitted with the completed application.
- Background Check*
- Business Entity Documentation (INBiz)
- Certificate of Insurance
- Indiana Vehicle Merchandising Certificate/Bond (SF 53966)
- License Fee
- Photo Identification
- Photos of the Location
- Retail Merchant Certificate (Indiana Dept. of Revenue)
- Zoning Affidavit (SF 55936)**
*Background check results more than 60 days old at the time the application is submitted will not be accepted.
**Zoning Affidavits signed by a zoning official more than 90 days prior to the date the application is submitted will not be accepted.
Location Requirements
- Cannot be a residence or temporary location
- Appropriately zoned
- Able to accept mail delivery*
*an exception is available if your location is not serviced by USPS
Questions?
Email: dealers@sos.in.gov
Phone: 317-234-7190
Dealer Account Helpline: 317-576-2568