In Western Australia, you must hold a licence to operate as a salesperson, yard manager or dealer.
Apply for salesperson licence
A motor vehicle salesperson is someone who is employed or engaged by or on behalf of a dealer to buy or sell motor vehicles.
Apply for yard manager licence
A yard manager is someone employed or engaged by a dealer to manage or supervise the dealer's business of buying and/or selling vehicles.
Apply for dealers licence
Dealing in motor vehicles means buying or selling vehicles, acting as an agent or financier, or running a car rental business.
Renew salesperson licence
You can renew your licence from 2 months before expiry and up to 28 days after it expires.
Renew yard manager licence
You can renew your licence from 2 months before expiry and up to 28 days after it expires.
Apply for special occasion permit
A special occasion permit allows the dealer to temporarily carry on business at a specified location during a special occasion where sales would not otherwise be permitted.
Apply for exemption to motor vehicles act
If buying and selling vehicles does not form a significant part of your business, you may be able to apply for an exemption.
Change of staff
Includes details of staff including new staff and staff no longer employed within the business.
Change of business premises
Add a new premises to your licence; move your business to a new location; or stop operating from a current premises.
Change of director/partner
Notify the Department that your company or partnership has had a change of directors or partners.
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