Every dealer must have their location zoning approved, using the proper DMV form, by the local planning authority for the office location.

The proper zoning form: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/ol/ol902.pdf

· File a Fictitious Name Statement with the county clerk and have it published in a local paper.

The dealer must file a Fictitious Name Statement with the county clerk of jurisdiction for the office location.

A list of California county websites: http://www.csac.counties.org/default.asp?id=7