Dealer-ready premises designed to satisfy the MVC standards
Office, signage, and display space
Auto Dealer Management Services
Open your own used car dealership in New Jersey.
We are Auto Dealer Management Services (ADMS). For over thirty years we have given ambitious individuals a great opportunity to enter the rewarding world of used car dealership ownership. The State of New Jersey welcomes any proper person to apply for a used motor vehicle dealer license with the MVC. Our turnkey location is designed to satisfy MVC dealer place-of-business standards to support your Used Dealer License application. Our facility supplies everything required for the premises portion of the license - office, signage, and display space - making it easier for ambitious individuals to turn their dream into reality.
Let Us Help You Open Your Own Dealership!
Dealer-ready premises designed to satisfy the MVC standards
We provide Dealer Premises which meet the MVC minimum requirements for used motor vehicle dealer offices, display space, and zoning compliance.
What's Included With Every Dealership
Furnished Office
Desk, safe, file cabinet
5 Dealer Plates
Issued after approval by the MVC
2 Display Spaces
Reserved on-site
Fire & C/O
Active certifications
Signage
Permanent, MVC compliant
LLC / INC Registration
1994
Established
Where would you like to start?
Five places to begin.
Pick the path that matches what you're looking for. Each one is a self-contained read; the application form sits at the end of the journey when you are ready.
01
Who We Are
We are Auto Dealer Management Services. For over thirty years we have given ambitious individuals a great opportunity to enter the rewarding world of used car dealership ownership.
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02
The ADMS Difference
What we provide - the dealer-ready premises and signage - and how it shortens the path to a license. And personalized service for the entire application process.
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03
Do's and Don'ts
Compliance expectations for licensed used car dealers operating in New Jersey.
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04
Application Process
How a license actually issues, end to end - what we file, what you sign, and how long it takes.
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05
Compliance Resources
Statutes, regulations, and PDFs the lawyer recommends every licensed dealer keep on hand.
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Two paths to a license
The same state requirements. Two very different roads.
The State of New Jersey holds every applicant to the same standard. The difference is who does the work to meet it.
ADMS is a landlord, not a dealer. We require every tenant to follow all New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission rules. View our compliance resources and Do's and Don'ts to see how we protect the facility and help honest dealers succeed.
Path A
On your own
Filed yourself, from scratch.
Path B
With ADMS
We file the paperwork. You sign once.
On your own
A Google search at midnight
You read the NJ MVC site, the IRS site, three Reddit threads, and a 2014 forum post.
A 20-minute phone call
Honest read on what is required, what it costs, and whether this path is right for you.
On your own
3 - 6 months
Find space, sign a lease, furnish, install signage, schedule MVC inspection, rework, re-schedule.
Day 14
A compliant office in New Jersey with dealer-ready premises, signage, and display space. Your name on the door.
On your own
8+ visits
NJ Division of Revenue, IRS, local C/O, Fire Dept, NJ MVC, surety bond, zoning, tax registration.
Zero
Filed for you by ADMS staff.
On your own
60 - 120+ days, often longer
Common: a request for a missing form, a revision, a restart of the queue. Every restart sends you to the back of the state's line.
14 - 28 days, typical
Submitted properly the first time. We deliver a complete packet and follow up directly. Review pace is set by the state.
On your own
You are on your own
Track rule changes, plate renewals, surety bond expirations, and quarterly filings yourself.
Constant Contact Notifications
As your landlord we provide regular, up-to-date notifications regarding all issues relevant to properly maintaining your licensed place of business.
End to end, without ADMS
6 - 9 months, on average
And no compliance support after.
End to end, with ADMS
8–12 weeks, typical
Months faster. Compliance support included indefinitely.
Time saved
Roughly 4 to 7 months faster than going it alone.
Where independent applicants spend 6–9 months end-to-end, ADMS dealers are typically approved for licensure in 8–12 weeks. The savings come from skipping the lease re-negotiation, zoning-variance, and rework loops that tank most first-time files.
❖ A note on timing
The state runs the clock.
The NJ MVC sets the actual review schedule for every applicant. The numbers above reflect typical recent files - state workload, staffing, or seasonal volume can extend either path. ADMS submits a complete package and follows up directly, but the state itself ultimately determines when your license issues.
NJ MVC Requirements
Every box checked
ADMS provides each applicant with the personalized service required to successfully navigate the complex regulatory framework that so many find daunting.
- 01Personalized Service
LLC or INC formation
- 02Personalized Service
Federal EIN issuance
- 03Personalized Service
Certificate of Occupancy
- 04Personalized Service
Fire department registration
- 05Personalized Service
Permanent dealer signage
- 06Included
Office furnishings
Desk, phone, file cabinet, safe.
- 07Personalized Service
Surety bond placement
- 08Included
5 dealer / transport plates
Issued by the MVC with your license. Yours from day one.
- 09Included
2 display spaces
Reserved on-site.
- 10Personalized Service
Application package
The Process
Six steps from first call to licensed dealer.
Step 01
Consultation
Free intake call. We explain what is required and what to expect.
Step 02
Foundation
We provide personalized service for the LLC, EIN, registrations, and permits required at your application submission.
Step 03
Office Set
Your name on the door of your very own dealership.
Step 04
Application
Personalized service for the submission of your application to the MVC.
Step 05
Licensed
You receive your license.
Step 06
Constant Contact Notifications
As your landlord we provide regular, up-to-date notifications regarding all issues relevant to the proper maintenance of your licensed place of business.
Next steps for applicants
Fill out the worksheet, or hold your spot with a $500 deposit.
Pre-Application Worksheet
PDFFill it out, print it, and bring it to your appointment.
The form runs entirely in your browser - nothing you type is saved, sent, or stored anywhere. Generate the PDF on your device and print a copy to bring with you.
Required for your appointment
Please complete this worksheet, print it, and bring the printed copy with you to your scheduled intake at our New Jersey office. Bringing it prefilled keeps your meeting short and on-track.
Note: this form must be completed in English.
Hold Your Spot
Place a $500 deposit. Hold your spot on our waitlist.
Office space at our New Jersey facility is limited. A $500 deposit reserves your spot. When the next office becomes available, our team will email and call you, and you have 5 business days from that notification to confirm and proceed. Our team accepts all major credit cards by phone - no online checkout, no third-party processor.
- ✓All major credit cards accepted by phone
- ✓Holds your spot on the waitlist immediately
- ✓Non-refundable. Deducted from your sign-up fee when you proceed.
Begin
Assist you with the application and inspection process.
Call our office. We will discuss whether this is the right path for you.
Disclaimer
ADMS is a commercial landlord and does not sell vehicles, provide legal advice, or act as a dealer. This information is provided for educational purposes only to assist our tenants. Dealers are solely responsible for their own compliance with all MVC rules and regulations, statutes, and local laws. Always consult the official NJ Motor Vehicle Commission website, current statutes, and your own attorney for authoritative guidance. Information is subject to change.