Beginning January 1, 2006, the dealer-operator of any new independent motor vehicle dealership is required to successfully complete a course of study before they will be allowed to take the independent dealer-operator qualification test at any DMV Customer Service Center.

The Virginia Community College System and the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association (VIADA) have teamed up to present a two-day course at one of the many community college campuses throughout the state.

For more details of about the licensing process for motor vehicle dealer-operators, to the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board site http://www.mvdb.virginia.gov/licensingprocess.htm

Registration materials and information are available from each of the Community Colleges' WEB site or by calling the individual college.

The cost is $300 and must be submitted by check or credit card, payable to the college, and submitted with the registration.