Every state has its own dealer licensing requirements — bond amounts, education hours, fees, and renewal cycles vary significantly. These guides summarize the key facts for each state using official agency sources, and compare them side-by-side with California so you can see exactly what's different.
Note: California Dealer Academy is a California DMV-accredited provider (license #CCC0007). We do not offer licensing education outside California. These pages are informational summaries sourced from each state's official agency.
$50,000 bond per category • 6-hour pre-licensing ($150 max) • 2-year term. Separate bond required for each GDN category.
Texas Dealer License Guide$25,000 bond • 16-hour pre-licensing • 8-hour CE every 2 years. Lower financial barrier, higher education requirement than California.
Florida Dealer License GuideNo pre-licensing education required • bond varies by license type • annual renewal. California's neighbor — the easiest entry of the reviewed states.
Arizona Dealer License Guide$100,000 bond (standard) • pre-licensing education required • annual renewal. Double California's bond — but 50% reduction after 5 clean years.
Nevada Dealer License Guide$50,000 bond • 8-hour pre-licensing • 3-year certificate. Closest match to California — same bond, slightly more education, longer renewal cycle.
Oregon Dealer License GuideEach guide is researched from the state's official licensing agency using primary sources (state statutes and agency publications). We never publish figures from bond vendors, competing schools, or AI summaries as standalone facts. Sources are cited on every page. Figures are verified against the agency's current published requirements — but always confirm with the state directly before making licensing decisions.
Additional states are added as research is completed and verified. If you need a state that isn't listed, contact us.
