Update a business license

Change of business information

Automotive repair dealers must notify BAR within 30 days if they change any of the following:

  • Business name
  • Address (physical and mailing)
  • Phone number
  • Email
  • Service type
  • Vehicle license plate number (mobile automotive repair dealers)

Change business information 

For physical address changes, an onsite inspection by BAR of any new location is required before a station may perform any inspections.

For faster processing, we encourage you to submit a change request online. You may submit a paper form by mail, but please note that processing may take longer for mailed requests.

Change of controlling individuals

Automotive repair dealers must notify BAR within 30 days of any change to the controlling individuals of the business. Controlling individuals are any persons who directly or indirectly control the business. This may include:

  • Owners
  • Directors
  • Officers
  • Partners
  • Members
  • Trustees
  • Managers

Change controlling individuals 

Limited liability companies: If your LLC operating agreement does not allow member changes, a change of ownership is required. For more information, see Change of ownership.

For faster processing, we encourage you to submit a change request online. You may submit a paper form by mail, but please note that processing may take longer for mailed requests.

Change of educational certification information

Automotive repair dealers must notify BAR within 30 days of a change of any educational certification information for the business and its employees. Educational certifications include:

  • Nationally recognized and industry accepted educational certifications
  • Bureau-accepted educational certifications

Change educational certification information 

Change of ownership

An ownership change consists of any change in legal ownership of a business. This includes:

  • Buying an existing business
  • Adding or removing a partner
  • Transferring ownership interest between family members
  • Changing the business entity (e.g., incorporating)
  • Making corporate changes resulting in a new number from the Secretary of State

Registrations and licenses are not transferable to new owners. When a change of ownership takes place, the new owner must submit a new automotive repair dealer registration application and station license application(s), if applicable, with the applicable fee(s). The business must cease operating until a new registration/license(s) is issued. BAR’s Licensing Program will work with the new ownership to ensure a timely registration/license transition.

Start new application 

BAR’s license print feature provides licensees the convenience of self-service license printing, eliminating the need to wait for the license mailed by BAR’s print vendor or request a duplicate/replacement license.

Print your license 

Cancel a license

To cancel a license, complete a Cancellation Request Form.