What type of license do I need to sell motorcycles or pull-behind trailers?
Motorcycles and non-motorized trailers do not meet the definition of motor vehicle or car, as defined in the Used Motor Vehicle Dealers’ and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers’ Registration Act. O.C.G.A. 43-47-2 (7) defines motor vehicle or car as every vehicle which is self-propelled and required to be registered under the laws of this state, except trackless trolleys (which are classified as streetcars), airplanes, motorboats, motorcycles, motor driven cycles, or go-carts. According to this code section, motorcycles and pull-behind trailers are exempted from the category of motor vehicle or car, and, consequently, the sales of motorcycles and pull-behind trailers are not regulated by the Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Board. The only requirement to buy and sell motorcycles or pull-behind trailers is to obtain a local business license and a dealer registration number from the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety.
