This law requires vehicle dealers in Virginia to obtain a registration and license plates before selling vehicles. It sets limits on the number of license plates based on dealership sales volume and allows for staggered issuance to manage workload. Additional plates can be requested based on the number of licensed salespersons and sales performance.
Dealers must apply for a dealer's certificate of registration and license plates before selling vehicles, and their inventory must be owned or assigned to the dealer.
Dealerships selling fewer than 25 vehicles can receive up to 2 plates, while those selling 25-49 vehicles can get up to 4 plates. Dealerships selling 50 or more vehicles may apply for additional plates up to four times the number of licensed salespersons.
Yes, dealerships with 50 or more sales can apply for extra plates up to four times their number of licensed salespersons.
The Commissioner may issue dealer plates in a staggered manner to distribute the workload evenly throughout the year.