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Make changes to a repair shop or dealership business license

Learn about how to make key changes to a business license like adding or removing an officer or member, change of business name or address, and more

Make changes to a repair shop or dealership business license

Learn about how to make key changes to a business license like adding or removing an officer or member, change of business name or address, and more

Make changes to a repairer or dealer license

Existing license holders, you’re in the right place! If you hold a license for a general or limited vehicle repair shop, or a new or used vehicle dealership, you can make certain changes to these licenses by mail.

Changes you can make

IMPORTANT: For additional changes not listed here

Please contact us at dmv.dr@ct.gov to request changes we don’t specify here. Please include:

Your license number
The change(s) you’d like to make
The best phone number to contact you

Add or remove officers from an existing corporation

To add or remove an officer from an existing corporation, please provide the following items:

Sections 1 and 2 only of application for business license (Form K-7)
Completed certificate of business status and agent of service (Form K-198)
Copy of driver’s license for new officer(s)
Payment for fee(s): $20 per addition/deletion, payable by check or money order made payable to “DMV”
License inspection application (Form K-8) only if adding an officer and new officer please complete Section 1, 2 and 5 only.
Privacy Rights Form, completed by new officer, add officer only.
Notarized authorization from existing officer to be removed from license (if applicable)

Add or remove members of an existing LLC

Remove a member
To remove a member from an existing LLC, please provide the following items:

Sections 1 and 2 only of application for business license (Form K-7)
Secretary of State document showing the ownership reflected on the above business license application
Amended operating agreement
Payment for fee(s): $20 for each member being removed from the license, payable by check or money order made payable to “DMV”
K-198 Certificate of Business Status and Agent for Service form
Notarized authorization from existing officer to be removed from license (if applicable)

Add a member
To add a member to an existing LLC, please provide the following items:

Sections 1 and notarization only of application for business license (Form K-7)
Secretary of State document showing the ownership reflected on the above business license application
License inspection application (Form K-8), new member please complete Section 1, 2, and 5 only
Amended operating agreement
Driver’s license of member(s) being added
Completed privacy rights form (PDF)
Payment for fee(s): $20 for each member being added from the license, payable by check or money order made payable to “DMV”
K-198 Certificate of Business Status and Agent for Service form

Please mail required payment and documents to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Dealers and Repairers Licensing Unit
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161

For additional information:
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Email: dmv.dr@ct.gov

Note: Prior experience for new officers or members is verified. If they have previous, out-of-state employment, a letter is required from the prior employer on company letterhead indicating:

The time employed
Position held
Duties performed

Add or remove a trade name (DBA)

To add or remove a trade name (DBA), please provide the following items:

Completed application for business license (K-7)
Trade Name Certificate
Completed vehicle storage rates requirements application (Form K-89)
Financial responsibility certificate (R-1325e), supplied by your insurance carrier
Completed motor vehicle surety bond or rider (Form K-158)

Fee: $20.00 per change

New Dealers only:

Franchise certificate (approving name change)

Please mail required payment and documents to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Dealers and Repairers Licensing Unit
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161

For additional information:
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Email: dmv.dr@ct.gov

Change a trade name (DBA)

To change a trade name (DBA), please provide the following items:

Sections 1 and notarization only of application for business license (Form K-7)
When using DBA, trade name certificate from town clerk’s office
Completed vehicle storage rates requirements application (Form K-89)
Completed motor vehicle surety bond or rider (Form K-158)
Completed DEEP referral sheet with waste oil letter
Completed DEEP compliance checklist
Completed Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching information (Form K-200)
Payment for fee(s): $20 per change, payable by check or money order made payable to “DMV”

Please mail required payment and documents to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Dealers and Repairers Licensing Unit
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161

For additional information:
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Email: dmv.dr@ct.gov

Change a corporation or LLC

To change to a corporation or an LLC, please provide the following items:

Completed application for business license (Form K-7)
Copy of driver’s license of all members/officers listed on K-7 application
Completed privacy rights form (PDF)
Accurate map of building and property or an accurately labeled sketch or site drawing no smaller than 8.5 x 11 inches in size
- Sketch or drawing must be signed and dated by town and applicant.
- Sketch or drawing must be prepared in accordance with the license application drawing specifications (Form K-93).
When you use a DBA, trade name certificate from town clerk’s office
License inspection application (Form K-8)
Completed motor vehicle surety bond or rider (Form K-158) in the amount of $60,000 for new/used vehicle dealerships
Financial responsibility certificate (R-1325e) for plated ad garage keeper’s liability, supplied by your insurance carrier
Completed DEEP referral sheet with waste oil letter
- Completed DEEP compliance checklist
Completed Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching information (Form K-200)
Completed vehicle storage rates requirements application (Form K-89)
Sales tax permit from the state Department of Revenue Services
Certificate of existence as filed with the Secretary of State
Completed certificate of business status and agent of service (Form K-198)
Required for new vehicle dealers only:
- Franchise certificate
Dealer agreement and standard provisions
Required for LLCs only:
- Operating agreement (if more than one member)

Required fees

Non-refundable fees paid prior to approval
Plate fees paid after approval (prior to license being issued)

Transaction	License & application fee
New vehicle dealership	$140 per plate
Safety plate	$5 per plate

Application fee	$140
New dealer	$700
Used dealer	$560
Repairer	$340

Please mail required payment and documents to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Dealers and Repairers Licensing Unit
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161

For additional information:
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Email: dmv.dr@ct.gov

Note: The DMV accepts payments by phone and will contact you upon approval of your business license to collect plate fees (if applicable).

Reduce or add a property

To reduce or add property, please provide the following items:

Completed application for business license (Form K-7) signed by the zoning board of appeals (ZEO), building official, and fire marshal. A letter from the ZEO is also required if restrictions are placed.
Accurate map of building and property, or an accurately labeled sketch or site drawing no smaller than 8.5 x 11 inches in size
- Sketch or drawing must be signed and dated by town and applicant.
- Sketch or drawing must be prepared in accordance with the license application drawing specifications (Form K-93).
License inspection application (Form K-8)
Financial responsibility certificate (R-1325e), supplied by your insurance carrier
Completed motor vehicle surety bond or rider (Form K-158)
Completed DEEP referral sheet with waste oil letter
Completed compliance checklist
Completed Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching information (Form K-200)
Completed vehicle storage rates requirements application (Form K-89)
Sales tax permit from Revenue Services
Payment for fee(s): $140 inspection fee, payable by check or money order made payable to “DMV”
Required for LLCs or corporations only:
- Certificate of existence as filed with the Secretary of State

Please mail required payment and documents to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Dealers and Repairers Licensing Unit
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161

For additional information:
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Email: dmv.dr@ct.gov

Change the name of your LLC or corporation (amendment)

To change the name of your corporation or to change the name of your LLC, please provide the following items:

Sections 1 and notarization only of application for business license (Form K-7)
Completed DEEP referral sheet with waste oil letter
Completed DEEP compliance checklist
Completed vehicle storage rates requirements application (Form K-89)
Certificate of existence as filed with the Secretary of State
When using DBA, trade name certificate from town clerk’s office
Financial responsibility certificate (R-1325e) for plated ad garage keeper’s liability, supplied by your insurance carrier
Completed motor vehicle surety bond or rider (Form K-158)
Sales tax permit from the state Department of Revenue Services
Completed Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching information (Form K-200)
Completed certificate of business status and agent of service (Form K-198)
Payment for fee(s): $20 processing fee, payable by check or money order made payable to “DMV”
Required for new vehicle dealerships only:
- Franchise certificate
- Dealer agreement and standard provisions

Change a location

To change the location of your dealership or repair shop on your business license, please provide the following items:

Completed application for business license (Form K-7)
Accurate map of building and property, or an accurately labeled sketch or site drawing no smaller than 8.5 x 11 inches in size
- Sketch or drawing must be signed and dated by town and applicant.
- Sketch or drawing must be prepared in accordance with the license application drawing specifications (Form K-93).
Required photos to be submitted with your application: customer rights sign, labor and storage price signs, customer chooses repair shop sign, post business hours on customer entry door, waste oil tank, front of building showing bays, tools and equipment, office, floor drains.
New and used vehicle dealerships only: dealer conveyance/processing fees sign, and VIN etching sign.
New vehicle dealerships only: Lemon Law sign.
When using DBA, trade name certificate from town clerk’s office
License inspection application (Form K-8), listing all applicants and qualified mechanics Section 2C
Financial responsibility certificate (R-1325e) for plated ad garage keeper’s liability, supplied by your insurance carrier
Completed motor vehicle surety bond or rider (Form K-158)
Completed DEEP referral sheet with waste oil letter
Completed compliance checklist
Completed vehicle storage rates requirements application (Form K-89)
Completed Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching information (Form K-200)
Sales tax permit from the state Department of Revenue Services
Copy of driver’s license of all members/officers listed on K-7 application
Payment for fee(s): $140 application fee, payable by check or money order made payable to “DMV”
Required for LLCs or corporations only:
- Certificate of existence as filed with the Secretary of State
- Completed certificate of business status and agent of service (Form K-198)
New vehicle dealerships only:
- Franchise certificate approving new address

Please mail required payment and documents to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Dealers and Repairers Licensing Unit
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161

For additional information:
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Email: dmv.dr@ct.gov

Downgrade from a new to used dealer license

To downgrade your dealership business license from a new/used vehicle dealership to a used vehicle only dealership, please provide the following items:

Sections 1 only of application for business license (Form K-7)
Completed privacy rights form (PDF)
Accurate map of building and property, or an accurately labeled sketch or site drawing no smaller than 8.5 x 11 inches in size
- Sketch or drawing must be signed and dated by town and applicant.
- Sketch or drawing must be prepared in accordance with the license application drawing specifications (Form K-93).
Required photos to submit with your application: customer rights sign, labor and storage price signs, customer chooses repair shop sign, post business hours on customer entry door, waste oil tank, front of building showing bays, tools and equipment, office, floor drains.
When using DBA, trade name certificate from town clerk’s office
License inspection application (Form K-8), listing all applicants and qualified mechanics Section 2C
Financial responsibility certificate (R-1325e) for plated ad garage keeper’s liability, supplied by your insurance carrier
Completed motor vehicle surety bond or rider (Form K-158)
Completed DEEP referral sheet with waste oil letter
Completed Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching information (Form K-200) (new/used only)
Completed vehicle storage rates requirements application (Form K-89)
Sales tax permit from state Department of Revenue Services
Copy of driver’s license of all members/officers listed on K-7 application
Completed certificate of business status and agent of service (Form K-198)
Required for LLCs or corporations only:
- Certificate of existence as filed with the Secretary of State, with updated address
Required for LLCs only:
- Articles of organization

Payment for fees
Nonrefundable fees:

Application fee: $140
Used dealership license: $560

Transaction fees:

Dealer Plate fee: $140 per plate
Safety Plate fee: $5 per plate

Please mail required payment and documents to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Dealers and Repairers Licensing Unit
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161

For additional information:
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Email: dmv.dr@ct.gov

Note: The DMV accepts payments by phone and will contact you upon approval of your business license to collect plate fees (if applicable).

Downgrade from used vehicle dealership to general repair shop license

To downgrade your used vehicle dealership business license to a general repair shop license, please provide the following items:

Sections 1 only of application for business license (Form K-7)
Completed privacy rights form (PDF)
Accurate map of building and property, or an accurately labeled sketch or site drawing no smaller than 8.5 x 11 inches in size
- Sketch or drawing must be signed and dated by town and applicant.
- Sketch or drawing must be prepared in accordance with the license application drawing specifications (Form K-93).
Required photos to submit with your application: customer rights sign, labor and storage price signs, customer chooses repair shop sign, post business hours on customer entry door, waste oil tank, front of building showing bays, tools and equipment, office, floor drains.
When using DBA, trade name certificate from town clerk’s office
License inspection application (Form K-8), listing all applicants and qualified mechanics Section 2C
Financial responsibility certificate (R-1325e) for plated ad garage keeper’s liability, supplied by your insurance carrier
Completed motor vehicle surety bond or rider (Form K-158)
Completed DEEP referral sheet with waste oil letter
Completed compliance checklist
Completed vehicle storage rates requirements application (Form K-89)
Sales tax permit from the state Department of Revenue Services
Copy of driver’s license of all members/officers listed on K-7 application
Completed certificate of business status and agent of service (Form K-198)
Required for LLCs or corporations only:
- Certificate of existence as filed with the Secretary of State, with updated address
Required for LLCs only:
- Articles of organization
- Operating agreement (only if LLC is more than one member)

Payment for fees
Nonrefundable fees:

Application fee: $140
General repairer license: $340

Transaction fees:

Dealer plate fee: $140 per plate
Safety plate fee: $5 per plate

Please mail required payment and documents to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Dealers and Repairers Licensing Unit
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161

For additional information:
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Email: dmv.dr@ct.gov

Note: The DMV accepts payments by phone and will contact you upon approval of your business license to collect plate fees (if applicable).