Iowa Licensing Requirements

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 Iowa, dealers, dismantlers, general businesses and exporters will need to provide CrashedToys an operational license and a sales tax license for the same physical address, as well as sales tax exemption forms.

The Iowa Department of Transportation issues all dealer, dismantler and rebuilder licenses. There are several license types that fall into these categories, including the Registered Motor Vehicle Dealer license, the Authorized Vehicle Recycler License, the Vehicle Rebuilder license and more. Business licenses issued by the city or county are also accepted.

These links will provide the forms and information you need to get started with licensing:

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.

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How to Buy

By meeting the necessary licensing requirements, you'll have a head start on buying vehicles at CrashedToys.

Now it's time to start making your way through the rest of the buying process. Follow the steps below (and also described in our How to Buy section), and you'll be a CrashedToys pro before you know it.

Join CrashedToys
Add a Deposit or Upgrade to Premier
Submit Business Licenses or Find a Broker
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Add Vehicles to Watchlist
Join Auctions
Place Bids
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