Header Above Menu:
- The MVDB logo that links back to the Home page
- Telephone number
- Hours of Operation
- Email Address dboard@mvdb.virginia.gov
- Website Search Box
Footer Bottom of Pages
- Telephone, fax, dboard email and physical address
- Category “The Agency” links
- Category “Get Started” links
- The MVDB Calendar containing closings, board meetings and events.
Home Page and Menu Category
- Contains the Slides of MVDB
- Contains 7 category selections:
About Page and Menu Category
- Contains a left side navigation menu of links
- Information about the MVDB
- Information about HB2189
- Information about the Board
Agency Directory Page : About sub-menu category page
- Contains the staff members of the MVDB
- Email address
- Extension
- Position
Meet the Board Page: About sub-menu category page
Board Meetings and Committees Page : About sub-menu category page
- Contains information on the next Board meeting
- Information on joining a Board meeting online or in person
- How to access Board meeting archives
- Information on Summaries and Minutes
- Information on Board Meetings on Video
- Information on each Board committee and the members of each committee
Board Meeting Library Page : About sub-menu category page
- Contains the information on upcoming Board meetings
- Links to Board meeting archives
- Links to subcommittee meeting archives
MVDB Org Chart Page : About sub-menu category page
Resources Page and Menu Category
- Contains the following category links:
- External Links to State and Federal Government sites, VIADA and VADA
Licensing Functions : Resources sub-menu category page
- Describes the primary function of the MVDB
- Contains the information on Criminal History Guidelines
- Contains a right side navigation menu that contains the following links.
- Describes the primary function of the MVDB
- Contains the information on Criminal History Guidelines
Codes and Regulations : Dealers sub-menu category page
- This section contains a left side navigation menu with the following links::
- Contains information on the codes and regulations
- Tabbed listing by category of the Codes and Regulations with links to each
- Contains information on Publications, Reports and Information
- Guidance Memorandums
- Biennial Reports
- Email Compliance
- Various other topics and links
Search Active Dealers : Resources sub-menu category page
- This is a new design that breaks the Active Dealers into respective groups. There is also a quick help guide that explains how to use the new search tools
- Independent
- Franchise
- Foreign Registrant
- All Dealers
Dealer Talk Newsletter : Resources sub-menu category page
- Contains a left side navigation menu that contains the following links.
- Contains a subscription block allowing a person to subscribe to dealer talk
- A tabbed listing of dealer talk broken down into Years and Months
Forms and Publications : Resources sub-menu category page
Field Operations Page and Menu Category
- Contains information on Field Operations including field reps and a map of the districts overseen by each field rep.
- A description of the various types of inspections
Consumers Page and Menu Category
- Contains a left side navigation menu with the following links:
- Brief description on Consumer Complaints
- Small paragraph on the Transaction Recovery fund with a link to the full Transaction Recovery fund
- Description of what a processing fee is
- Short description on Detecting Vehicle Water Damage with a link to Detecting Vehicle Water Damage page
- Short description on Detecting Collision Repair and a link to the document :”Used Car Field Guide for Detecting Collision Repair“
- Consumer resources: FTC alerts, Federal Trade Commission Lin and Recal Look-Up by VIN.
Consumer Request for Assistance : sub-menu category page
Types of Complaints: sub-menu category page
Transaction Recovery Fund : sub-menu category page
- Contains a left side navigation menu with the following links:
- This section contains the detailed information about the Transaction Recovery Fund
- Who is eligible to file a claim
- Requirements
- How to file a claim against the Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund
- Limitations
- Assignment of Rights
- Revocation of License
- Source of Funding.
Dealers Page and Menu Category
- This section contains a left side navigation menu with the following links::
- Information and a link to How to Become a Dealer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Types of Dealers
- New Dealer Packet Information and what documents come in the New Dealer Packet
- Dealer Renewal Process for all endorsements
- Submitting changes to the MVDB and information on what types of changes a dealer would submit to the MVDB
- Non-Virginia Motor Vehicle Dealers-Foreign Dealers
How to Become a Dealer in Virginia : sub-menu category page
- This section contains a left side navigation menu with the following links::
- Description and details on How to become a dealer in Virginia with an outline of steps:
- Step One: Franchise or Independent? Having a qualified Dealer Operator
- Step Two: Register if you are an LLC or Corporation
- Step Three: Zoning Regulations
- Step Four: Acquire a Surety Bond
- Step Five: Submit the Proper forms to the MVDB
- Step Six: Await a scheduled appointment for a field inspection and what’s required of the dealer to pass inspection.
- Step Seven: Recommendations from the MVDB (POD, Sign up for Dealer Talk, Online Dealers
Advertising Page : sub-menu category page
- Contains information on Advertising Regulations
- A tabbed section on Dealer Advertising Practices and Compliance Regulations
New Dealer Packet Page : sub-menu category page
Dealer License Renewal Process Page : sub-menu category page
Dealer Email Compliance Form : sub-menu category page
Non-Virginia / Foreign Dealers : sub-menu category page
Dealer-Operators Page and Menu Category
- Contains a left side navigation menu with the following links:
- This section describes what a dealer-operator is and the difference between Franchise and Independent Dealer-Operators
- License Renewal Checklist and info on the Dealer License Renewal Process. What’s required by the DO during the renewal process
- A section that contains six category links around Dealer Operators
- Information on Change or Loss of Dealer Operator
Franchise Dealer-Operator Page : sub-menu category
- Contains a left side navigation menu with the following links:
- A brief description on the two types of dealer-operators
- Steps on How to become a Franchise Dealer-Operator including taking and passing the Franchise Dealer-Operator Exam at DMV.
- What’s next after passing the Franchise Dealer-Operator Exam
Independent Dealer-Operator Page : sub-menu category
- Contains a left side navigation menu with the following links:
- A brief description on the two types of dealer-operators
- Becoming an Independent Dealer-Operator
- Next steps is taking and passing the IDO Exam at DMV
- After Passing the IDO Exam
- Details on what is needed to stay compliant with recertification requirements.
IDO Recertification Program Page : sub-menu category
- Contains a left side navigation menu with the following links:
- Description of the Dealer-Operator Recertification Program
- Program Guidelines and link to schedules
- Continuing education options listing out the available vendors and their contact information
IDO Training Courses : Dealer-Operator sub-menu category page
Salespersons Page and Menu Category
- Contains a left side navigation menu with the following links:
- Brief description and link on how to become a salesperson
- A description of who needs a salesperson license and who is considered to be a salesperson.
- Description of those who may need to have a salesperson license
- When does a salesperson license need to be renewed
- How to transfer your salesperson license
How to Become a licensed Salesperson in VA : sub-menu category page
- Contains a left side navigation menu with the following links:
- Brief description of meeting the requirements of Virginia Law and the MVDB
- Steps to becoming a licensed salesperson in Virginia.
- Step One: Taking the salesperson test
- Step Two: Completed applications and fees to apply for a salesperson license
- Step Three: License Issuance by the MVDB
Salesperson must be an employee : sub-menu category page
- Contains the Code of Virginia that defines a salesperson
- A salesperson must be an employee and must have a W2.
Salesperson Termination : sub-menu category page
- Contains a left side navigation menu with the following links:
- Description of what responsibilities are on the salesperson and the dealer
- Notifying the MVDB of Salesperson Termination
- Surrendering Salesperson license to the MVDB