According to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 a motor vehicle dealer is someone who
- carries on the business of buying or selling vehicles; or a financier; or a car hire operator.
- sells or exchanges four or more vehicles in any 12 month period to or with persons who are not dealers.

There are three types of licence and one registration for motor vehicle dealing in Western Australia
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To obtain a motor vehicle dealer licence To obtain a motor vehicle yard manager licence To obtain a motor vehicle salesperson licence You may qualify to be a trainee salesperson while you are waiting for your licence to be granted. To obtain a car market operator registration Detailed information motor vehicle dealer, yard and salesperson licenses can be found on the motor vehicle industry Vehicle sellers page. Download the Buying or selling motor vehicles? You may need a licence! flyer. If you have any questions about applying for a motor vehicle dealer licence, motor vehicle yard manager licence, motor salesperson licence or a car market operator registration, please contact the Licensing Branch on 1300 304 064 or email cplicensing@dmirs.wa.gov.au. Dealer Licence
Yard Manager Licence
Salesperson Licence
Car Market Operator Registration
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