Hsmv 86720 Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Check Annual Renewal or Biennial (Two Years) Renewal.

This form may also be used for a Change of Mailing Address: check the box if the mailing address needs updating.

Enter the Current or last License Number, including the suffix if it is for an Additional Location, and the Licensee Name.

Do not use white-out or correction tape on this application.

Check Sole Proprietor, Corporation, Limited Liability Company/Partnership (LLC/LLP), Limited Liability Limited Partnership (LLLP) or Partnership, and enter the Fictitious (DBA) Name.

Enter the Dealership Physical Address.

Enter the Mailing Address, with Street Address, City, County, State and Zip Code, even if it is the same as the Physical Address.

Enter the Federal Employer's Identification Number (FEID).

Enter the Florida Sales Tax Number, Business E-Mail Address, Business Telephone Number, Fax Number and Cell Phone Number.

Enter the ETR vendor, the GLI Company E-mail Address and the Surety Bond Company E-mail Address.

Proof of Identification applies if you are a Sole Proprietor or Partnership.

Acceptable Proof of Identification includes a Florida driver license or identification card, an out of state driver license or identification card, a U.S. passport, a Canadian driver license, identification card, or passport, a driver license or identification card from any U.S. Territory (American Samoa, Guam, Mariana, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and an out of country passport.

A copy of the proof of identification must be submitted with your renewal form to the Department, unless the proof of identification submitted is a Florida driver license or identification card (please include driver license/identification number in appropriate space, the Identification box).

Completion of this section is mandatory for processing: check Yes or No: have you or any officer/owner been convicted of a felony or equivalent in any jurisdiction since your last renewal?

If the answer is Yes, please submit the charging document(s) and disposition document(s).

Sign as the Original Signature of the Officer and fill in Print Name, Title and Date.

Under penalty of perjury, you swear to affirm that all the information contained in this application is true and correct and that applicant will abide by all laws of Florida, including Chapters 319 and 320, Florida Statutes, and all applicable rules and procedures of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

You further certify that you are authorized to bind the application with your signature.

You agree that all documents, orders, notices or related correspondence will be served by e-mail at the e-mail address provided, and agree to add dealerservices@flhsmv.gov as a contact so that email from the Division of Motorist Services is not classified as junk mail.

If no e-mail address is provided, all documents shall be served by First Class U.S. Mail.

The annual license renewal fee for the primary location is $75. (checked November 1, 2026)

Franchise (VF) motor vehicle dealers: if the completed application, all required documents, and fee are not received for the primary location by December 31st, a $100 delinquent fee is due for a total renewal fee of $175. (checked November 1, 2026)

Independent (VI), wholesale (VW), auction (VA), and salvage (SD) motor vehicle dealers: if the completed application, all required documents, and fee are not received for the primary location by April 30th, a $100 delinquent fee is due for a total renewal fee of $175. (checked November 1, 2026)

If you are opting for a biennial (two years) renewal, the license renewal fee is $150. Checks must be made payable to DHSMV. (checked November 1, 2026)

An original surety bond, original irrevocable letter of credit, or original continuation certificate in the amount of $25,000 for franchise motor vehicle dealers, motor vehicle dealers, auction dealers and independent dealers. The Dealership's Principal must sign the surety bond and Irrevocable Letter of Credit. (checked November 1, 2026)

Franchise (VF) motor vehicle dealers. Copy of proof of Garage Liability insurance which must include at a minimum, $25,000 combined single limited liability coverage including bodily injury and property damage protection and $10,000 personal injury protection. Certificate of garage liability insurance signed by the garage liability insurance agent is required. (checked November 1, 2026)

Independent (VI), wholesale (VW), auction (VA), and salvage (SD) motor vehicle dealers. Copy of proof of Garage Liability insurance which must include at a minimum, $25,000 combined single limit liability coverage including bodily injury and property damage protection and $10,000 personal injury protection or a general liability policy coupled with a business automobile policy which must include at a minimum, $25,000 combined single-limit liability coverage including bodily injury and property damage protection and $10,000 personal injury protection. Signature of the insurance agent is required on all insurance policies. (checked November 1, 2026)

Salvage Dealers are exempt from Garage Liability Insurance.

Dealer License Continuing Education course certificate of completion or a pre-licensing Dealer Training Seminar for independent dealers only.

The annual renewal fee for the primary location is $140. (checked November 1, 2026)

If you are opting for a biennial (two years) renewal, the license renewal fee is $280. Checks must be made payable to DHSMV. (checked November 1, 2026)

If the completed application, all required documents, and fee are not received for the primary location by September 30th, a $200 delinquent fee is due for a total renewal fee of $340. (checked November 1, 2026)

Mobile home dealers and mobile home brokers selling recreational vehicles must submit proof of garage liability insurance, as must recreational vehicle dealers. It must include at a minimum, $25,000 combined single limit liability coverage including bodily injury and property damage protection and $10,000 personal injury protection. The certificate of garage liability insurance must be signed by the garage liability insurance agent. (checked November 1, 2026)

An original surety bond, original irrevocable letter of credit, or original continuation certificate in the amount of $25,000 must be submitted for mobile homes dealers with four or fewer supplemental locations. (checked November 1, 2026)

Mobile home dealers with more than four supplemental locations must submit an original surety bond, original irrevocable letter of credit, or original continuation certificate in the amount of $50,000. (checked November 1, 2026)

An original surety bond or original continuation certificate in the amount of $10,000 must be submitted for recreational vehicle dealers with four or fewer supplemental locations. (checked November 1, 2026)

Recreational vehicle dealers with more than four supplemental locations must submit an original surety bond or original continuation certificate in the amount of $20,000. (checked November 1, 2026)

For a Supplemental Location, the annual renewal fee is $50. (checked November 1, 2026)

For a Supplemental Location, a copy of the Certificate of garage liability insurance is required and must be signed by the garage liability insurance agent.

Submit this application to the regional office for your dealership.