You can only sell 3 cars per year before needing a dealers license.
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trying to help a friend with the answer to this question
According to the omaha dmv, the answer is seven.
Three or more Vehicles sold in a 12 month period requires a Dealers License. http://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/dealer.html
Not sure about ND but it is 3 cars a year in some states.
Here is a link to how many by state:http://dmvanswers.com/questions/2529/How-many-vehicles-can-I-sell-a-year-before-I-have-to-get-an-auto-dealers-license
I don't know if this answer will help, but in Canada it doesn't matter how many you sell in a year all that matters is how many you are selling at any given time. In the province of BC, if you are actively selling more than 4 vehicles at once, you need a dealer license.
You can own as many as you want. However you can sell 4 before you need a dealers license. Sell that 5th car and you need a license.
http://www.dmv.org/az-arizona/dealer-licensing.php Anyone who sells, exchanges, or accepts trade-ins for new cars or buys used cars to resell them, or who sells four or more used cars in a 12-month period, must have a dealer license and renew it annually.
You can sell up to 4 in a 12 month period without a dealers license. When you sell that 5th vehicle you need a license.
It really depends on the state's laws as to needing a permit before the actual license. Your local DMV will have all the information either on their official website or if you visit them personally to inquire about the matter.