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Automotive business license materials

The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) requires many businesses to carry licenses in order to operate in the City. On this page, find license applications and information for automotive businesses. You can also visit L&I’s business licenses page for more information about specific license requirements.

You can apply for these licenses online or take your application to the Permit and License Center in the MSB Concourse. Do not mail applications.

Name Description Released Format
Name: Automobile business license application PDF Description: Use this application to apply for a license to repair motor vehicles, dispense fuel, have an auto wrecking or tire storage business, or a parking lot or garage. Released: September 29, 2023 Format:
Name: Tire dealer license application PDF Description: Use this application to apply for a tire dealer license to store tires at your business location. Released: November 14, 2022 Format:
Name: Tire dealer license limits and conditions form PDF Description: This document outlines the limits and conditions of the tire dealer license. Released: October 5, 2020 Format:
Name: Tire dealer manifest – sample PDF Description: This sample form shows a detailed accounting of each tire purchased, sold, obtained, or disposed. Released: October 7, 2020 Format:
Name: Tire dealer operation information form PDF Description: Use this form with all new tire dealer license applications and all tire dealer license renewal applications. Released: November 14, 2022 Format:
Name: Towing vehicle driver identification form PDF Description: Use this template to provide information about all drivers employed with your tow truck company. Released: September 16, 2022 Format:
Name: Tow truck contract location form PDF Description: Use this template to provide information about all the locations where your tow company has a contract. Released: September 16, 2022 Format:

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