The best license is the license that allows you to purchase vehicles from wholesale (dealer only) auctions and sell to the public such as to your family and friends.

That license in GA is called the Retail Used Car License.

Is there an Auto Broker license or endorsement? Yes! It allows the same operations as the retail license. It means you operate from an office. No restrictions.

Any other license required like salesman license? No salesman license required.

Office Space Requirement: Yes. 100 Sq ft minimum
Display Space Requirement: None
Required Office Hours: No
Pre-site Inspection or Zoning Certificate? Zoning Certificate Required to Submit Application
 

Yes. You must take a pre-licensing class.

Link to preferred Pre-licesing educators: https://www.autodealerbschool.com/plclasses

Incorporate online at the Georgia Secretary of State

The incorporation fee is $100. Georgia requires you to advertise your intent to incorporate in the appropriate print publication. The publication currently charges $40 for this service.

To apply for your Employer Identification Number (EIN), visit the IRS website. It's FREE to apply.

You may need these numbers: NAICS Code for Used Car Dealers 441120 and SIC Code 5521.

For help incorporating your business to sell cars, go to www.autodealerbschool.com/recs

To apply for a retail used car license, you are required to have a surety bond and garage liability insurance.

Here is a list of preferred providers www.autodealerbschool.com/recs

To apply for the retail license, you must complete all the requirements and submit an online application.

You can find the paper application at:
https://goals.sos.ga.gov/GASOSOneStop/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2FGASOSOneStop%2Fs%2Fdashboard

For help submitting your application, join Drama Free Licensing VIP.
Click here for details: www.autodealerbschool.com/DFL

The board rules will have all the laws that govern auto dealers, you can find them at: https://casetext.com/statute/code-of-georgia/title-43-professions-and-businesses/chapter-47-used-motor-vehicle-and-used-motor-vehicle-parts-dealers