Pre-Licensing



Educational Seminars





"Your classes - and the CAPSS membership in particular - is the best money I've spent! It's a bargain considering it gives me access to someone with years of experience!" Jim Marchbank - Three Brothers Motors

"I would like to take a minute to compliment you both on your program and efficiency. With both of your combined experience and vantage point, it brings great value to the service you are offering. The class materials and facilitation was on point and exactly what is needed to accomplish the task at hand." Jeff Matthews - Echo Park Automotive





State Required Pre-Licensing Certification



SB 08-151 requires 8 hours of instruction, through an approved education provider, for the following applicants:

• Used motor vehicle dealer

• Used powersports dealer

• Wholesale motor vehicle auction dealer

• Wholesaler

• Sales people are not required to attend - but are welcome!


The required education must be completed by:

• The managing officer if the applicant is a corporation or limited liability company
• All of the general partners if the applicant is any form of partnership
• The owner if the applicant is a sole proprietorship


Note: Applicants who are selling NEW powersports vehicles and/or NEW motor vehicles, and who are franchised by a licensed manufacturer, are exempt from the Pre-Licensing Certification.


New powersports and/or new motor vehicle dealers who are also applying for a USED motor vehicle dealer's license or USED powersports dealer's license at the same time, ARE required to attend the Pre-Licensing Seminar.


If you have held a Dealer or Wholesaler license within the past three years, you are exempt from this Pre-Licensing Seminar requirement. If you have not had a Dealer, Wholesaler, or Salesperson license within the past year, you will still need to take and pass the Mastery Exam.





Curriculum



CAPSS educational materials and instructors have met and exceeded the standards required by the State of Colorado. Mary Marvin and Connie Hatch are former investigations for the Colorado Department of Revenue - Auto Industry Division (the governmental agency that governs and regulates Dealers, Wholesalers and Sales personnel). Although Mary has retired from an active role in teaching classes, her fingerprint of excellence is built into our classes. Connie shares her expertise, as well as experiences, to help you understand and remember the material.


Our Pre-Licensing Seminar covers compliance with the laws governing motor vehicle and powersport sales including Salesperson Licensing, Advertising, Repossessions, Contracts, Financing Disclosure Requirements, Truth-in-Mileage, Title Delivery, Damage Disclosure, Salvage Vehicles, Emissions, Credit Applications, the Basic Car Deal paperwork and more.


Can't remember everything? We provide you with a reference book containing all the information covered during the class. Upon completion of the class, students are awarded a certificate to submit to the state with their dealer application.





Mastery Exam



This seminar also prepares you to take the State's Mastery Examination. This exam is an on-line examination that is required for all new applicants and it is administered at the end of the class. Upon successful completion of the exam, you will receive an Affidavit that must be submitted with your application.





Surety Bond



Along with your Pre-Licensing certificate, dealer and wholesaler applicants will need to obtain a $50,000 surety bond before submitting their application. Bonds can be obtained through our partner, CIADA (bond info).





General Application Information



Once you have completed the Pre-Licensing Seminar and passed the Mastery Exam, you may submit your application packet to the Department of Revenue/Auto Industry Division. Colorado requires applicants to have $100,000 net worth, and a vantage score of 701 or better for each applicant. The state also requires your full legal name (as on your driver's license) to be used on your application. Provide supporting documents for all financials, and keep a copy of the completed application packet. We will give you helpful tips on completing your application packet during the class, as well as provide you with a sample business plan that you can customize to fit your enterprise. For more information and to print the state's application, click Dealer/Powersport Dealer/Wholesaler Application


We are happy to answer your questions, or do a quick review of your application packet. Give us a call or bring it to the class.





Additional Support



Check out CIADA membership benefits. CAPSS and CIADA are available to answer questions, consult with you on problems, represent you at Dealer Board meetings, support legislation that benefits dealerships, advise you of form and regulation changes, and more. Click here for CIADA membership application!



Western Slope Seminars



CAPSS and CIADA have joined together to offer Pre-Licensing seminars at the Quality Inn in Montrose approximately every two weeks. Classes run from 8:00 am to 5:00pm, with the Mastery Exam administered at the end of the seminar.
​Pre-registration is required! Call Connie at 970-209-7499.


Pre-Licensing Seminar required for Dealer and Wholesaler Applicants - PRICE $275
Includes:

  • 8 hour class & lunch
  • Reference Manual
  • Mastery Exam Administration
  • Pre-Licensing Certificate

Pre-Licensing Seminar for Salespersons - PRICE $150
Includes:

  • 8 hour class & lunch
  • Mastery Exam Administration
  • Note: If the salesperson wishes to receive the manual and Pre-Licensing Certificate, they can do so by paying the $275 fee


UPCOMING CLASSES

  • July 27, 2017
  • August 10, 2017
  • August 24. 2017
  • September 7, 2017
  • September 21, 2017
  • October 5, 2017
  • October 19, 2017
  • November 2, 2017
  • November 16, 2017
  • November 30, 2017
  • December 14, 2017


Classes can be scheduled at your dealership on the Western Slope (minimum number of students required). For more information, contact Connie Hatch, 970-209-7499.​



Eastern Slope Seminars



Our partner, CIADA, offers Pre-Licensing classes in Lakewood every Wednesday. Click here for their schedule.





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NOTE: All seminar material is the property of CAPSS LLC and is protected material. It cannot be copied or shared without express written permission by CAPSS.



Colorado Automobile/Powersport Support Services LLC


NOTE: All seminar material is the property of CAPSS LLC and is protected matierial. It cannot be copied or shared without express written permission by CAPSS.