Motor vehicle dealer licences

Apply as a corporation

This page is for corporations that want to open a motor vehicle dealership in the Northern Territory.

Before you apply

You need to prepare and submit the following documents for each director and/ or manager in your application.

Personal identification

Make a copy of current photographic identification - eg: driver licence, passport, birth certificate - and provide certified true copies if the application is not submitted in person.

Business registration

You must have all of the following:

proof of registration of your business name
a current Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) business name extract, showing the proprietor of the business name
a current ASIC company name extract, showing office bearers
proof of ownership of the nominated business address, or if renting, a copy of lease of premises and a letter of consent/ approval from the owner to run a motor vehicle dealership
proof that the premises are zoned for a motor vehicle dealer business - contact the Development Consent Authority for help.

Financial resources

You need financial position and performance statements for the corporation, certified by an accountant, for both of the following:

the previous financial year
the financial year in which the application is being made.

Good character

Apply for police criminal history checks and keep the receipts for your licence application. There is a police name check fee for each individual.

You need two written referee statements for each individual, stating they are a fit and proper person to be a licensed motor vehicle dealer.

How to apply

To apply and pay the fee go to Licensing NT Online or follow these steps.

Step 1. Fill in a motor vehicle dealer licence for a corporation form.

Step 2. Fill in a business plan for a motor vehicle dealer licence as a corporation.

Step 3. Fill in the pro forma advertisement template and advertise your intention to operate a motor vehicle dealer business in the NT News, and another local newspaper if available, inviting objections within 14 days. Keep a copy of your advertisement, showing the date it was published.

Step 4. Submit your documents and fee to a Territory Business Centre.

Hiring a manager for your car yard

If you want a manager to run your motor vehicle dealership, make sure they apply for approval as a manager before starting work.

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Last updated: 01 August 2018