§ 11800 Vehicle Salesperson Licensing Requirement

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says you can't sell cars without a special license from the government. If your license is taken away or expired, you can't sell cars either.

Key Takeaways

•You need a license to sell cars.
•If your license is canceled, suspended, or expired, you can't sell cars.
•Selling cars without a license is against the law.

Example

Someone tries to sell cars at a dealership without getting a license first.

They would be breaking the law because they don't have the right permit to sell cars.

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§ 11800 Vehicle Salesperson Licensing Requirement

It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a vehicle salesperson without having first procured a license or temporary permit issued by the department or when that license or temporary permit issued by the department has been canceled, suspended, revoked, or invalidated or has expired. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1563, Sec. 48.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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vehicle salesperson license temporary permit canceled suspended revoked invalidated expired

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 11800.

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