Tennessee License

An approved building facility physically separate from all other buildings, with office furniture and a working 
telephone (cell or mobile phone not acceptable as primary line).
A vehicle display area large enough to fit 15 vehicles.
To meet the sign requirements of a minimum letter height (per ordinance), permanently installed, and visible 
from the road.
A garage facility or a service agreement with a nearby garage.
Next, you'll need to send proof of the following requirements along with your application:

Certificate of Liability Insurance (minimum $60,000)
Business tax license
Sales tax identification number
Personal and/or financial check and disclosure
Financial statement prepared by a CPA
Zoning compliance
Franchise agreement letter from the manufacturer
Two-year surety bond or letter of credit (original)
If applicable, you must also send a copy of the:

Stockholders update
City tax license
Signed service agreement
Corporate charter
Warranty rate form
Fees
Below are the fees for each type of license. Each license is valid for two years, and renewal fees are the same 
as those for new licenses.

New vehicle dealer: $200, per line make
Used vehicle dealer: $200
New Motorcycle dealer: $200 per line make
Used motorcycle dealer: $200
Salesperson or change of employer endorsement: $35
Motor vehicle show permit: $100
RV dealer: $200
Manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or distributor branch: $800
Factory distributor representative: $200
Auto dismantler and recycler: $200
Automobile auction: $400
All duplicate licenses: $25
Checks and money orders should be made payable to the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission and should 
be sent along with your application to:

Department of Commerce and Insurance
Cashier's Office
Davy Crockett Tower, 5th Floor
500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243-1153
Fees paid in cash can only be made in person.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment with a Field Investigator, call the Tennessee Motor 
Vehicle Commission at (615) 741-2711 or write to them at:

Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission
500 James Robertson Parkway
Second Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Fax: (615) 741-0651