Washington State New Dealer Education
Building a dealership from the ground up is a labor-intensive process. Between state regulations and licensing requirements, the path to opening can be overwhelming, costly, and time-consuming if handled alone.
Our Association is here to help. We simplify the complex so you can focus on building your business.
DOL Certified Class!
Before you lease a lot or print business cards, the first step is the New Dealer Education course.
Under RCW 46.70.079, this class is a mandatory requirement for your license.
No Business Required: You do not need to have a registered company or location to take this course.
What You’ll Learn: This 8-hour session covers the legal requirements for buying, selling, and trading in Washington, along with proven strategies to grow your business once you’re established.
Avoid Costly Mistakes: We recommend completing this class before starting the Dealer’s Checklist to ensure every step of your setup meets state standards.
Register now for a New Dealer Education Class!
How to get started with New Dealer Education
We’re excited to help you get your new business off the ground! Here’s what you need to know about joining our upcoming session:
- Eligibility: This class is for the business owners or officers named on your state filing. To receive your certificate, you'll need to attend the session personally rather than sending a substitute.
- Only One Required: Just one partner or officer needs to attend, though others are welcome if they've registered for a seat!
- Deadline: Please register online by 5:00 pm the day before class so we can get your login info sent over.
- Certification: To qualify for your certificate, please plan to arrive on time and stay for the duration of the class.
Frequently Asked Questions
New Dealer Education is a requirement by the State of Washington to teach prospective dealers the laws, forms and requirements for creating a successful dealership as required by RCW 46.70.079 Section 1a.
At the end of the class, attendees will receive a certificate that is a required step toward having a license issued.
Basic Requirements:
- Washington State requires that individuals who apply for the Motor Vehicle Dealer license must be a resident of Washington State. The Department of Licensing will not approve an out-of-state residency.
- Must be 18 years of age and have no felony criminal history for 5 years
- Attendees of this class will be required to be on the Master Business License once established.
- New Dealer Education will be required if a new UBI or business structure is required for an existing dealership.
Registration Online
All registrations for each class are done online through the calendar provided. Each person that attends must be registered for the class. Once the registration is completed, you will receive a copy of the confirmation in your email.
Mentorship
The Association will help prospective dealers establish the dealership by speaking with the class instructor to review your paperwork before submission or answering questions. The Association is here to help get you the business license and motor vehicle endorsements with as few issues.
