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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 5Ch. 4Art. 2§ 11803 Temporary Vehicle Salesperson Permit

§ 11803 Temporary Vehicle Salesperson Permit

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§ 11803 Temporary Vehicle Salesperson Permit

This law lets someone sell cars with a temporary permit while the government checks if they qualify for a full license. The permit lasts up to 120 days and can be taken away if the person lied or made mistakes on their application.

Key Takeaways

  • •You can get a temporary permit to sell cars while the government checks your application.
  • •The permit lasts up to 120 days.
  • •The permit can be canceled immediately if you lied or made mistakes on your application.

Example

John applies to sell cars and gets a temporary permit while the government checks his background.

John can sell cars for up to 120 days with this permit. But if the government finds out he lied on his application, they can take the permit away right away.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 11803 Temporary Vehicle Salesperson Permit

Pending the satisfaction of the department that the applicant has met the requirements of this chapter, it may issue a temporary permit to any person applying for a vehicle salesperson’s license. The temporary permit shall permit the operation by the salesperson for a period of not more than 120 days while the department is completing its investigation of the applicant for the license. If the department determines to its satisfaction that the temporary permit was issued upon a fraudulent application or determines or has reasonable cause to believe that the application is incorrect or incomplete or the temporary permit was issued in error, the department may cancel the temporary permit, effective immediately. The temporary permit shall become invalid when canceled or when the applicant’s license has been issued or refused. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 758, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

temporary permitvehicle salesperson’s licensefraudulent application120 days

Related Statutes

  • § 11719 Temporary Permits For Vehicle Businesses
  • § 11800 Vehicle Salesperson Licensing Requirement
  • § 11802 Vehicle Salesperson License Requirements
  • § 11804 Salesperson License Issuance
  • § 11806 Salesperson License Discipline

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 11803.
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