What could be more frustrating than finding that “diamond in the rough” vehicle – and then realizing it requires licenses you don’t have? At CrashedToys, we do our best to give you licensing information up front. So when it comes time to bid and buy, you’re ready to dominate the auction.
Every state has unique licensing requirements, depending on the type of buyer and the type of vehicle (clean titled or salvage). Therefore, it’s essential to read up on these stipulations before attempting to bid on anything found on CrashedToys.com.
In Michigan, dealers, dismantlers, general business and exporters will need to provide CrashedToys an operational license, a sales tax license and sales tax exemption forms.
Operational licenses issued by the Michigan Department of State are grouped into three categories: dealer, dismantler and business. Dealer licenses are as follows:
- Class A – New Vehicle Dealer
- Class B – Used or Secondhand Vehicle Dealer
- Class D – Broker
- Class W – Wholesaler
Dismantler licenses include Class C – Used or Secondhand Vehicle Parts Dealer and Class R – Recycler licenses. The Motor Vehicle Repair Facility Registration is an acceptable business license, along with a municipality-issued business license or license certificate.
A signed Buyer Identification Card, known simply as a BID Card or the Class S – Salvage Vehicle Agent License, is also needed when buying salvage vehicles in Michigan.
Don’t forget to get your sales tax license, too, issued by the Michigan Department of Treasury. Wholesalers may submit the Sales & Use Tax Certificate of Exemption (Form 3372) in place of the sales tax license.
These links will provide the forms and information you need to get started with licensing and BID Cards:
Additionally, please complete the following forms and fax them back to CrashedToys’s Licensing Department at (800) 787-8650. These documents will be processed within one to two business days of receipt.
Private individuals buying in Michigan will need to go through a Broker for all salvage items, as well as for boats, jet skis and snowmobiles. However, they can buy clean titled items on their own.
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