Administering the Laws and Regulations to the Motor Vehicle Dealers of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Dealer Operators

Responsible for day-to-day operations of the dealership and primary contact with the MVDB.

Change or Loss of Dealer-Operator

Under §46.2-1511, a dealership must have a qualified Dealer-Operator.
 
Under §46.2-1513, the dealership shall immediately notify the Board of a change in Dealer-Operator, whether due to departure, disqualification, incapacity, or any other event. To fulfill this requirement, the dealership should complete and submit the MVDB-10.
 
A dealership that no longer has a qualified Dealer-Operator may continue operating for up to 120 days. If no Dealer-Operator is designated within that period, the dealership will be in violation of §46.2-1511, which may result in the suspension of its license.
 
For more information about Franchise Dealer-Operators, click here.
For more information about Independent Dealer-Operators, click here.