vic dealer licence check

Want to check a Vic dealer licence? Sensible move—nothing ruins a Saturday test drive faster than a dodgy docket.

Use the Consumer Affairs Victoria public register to look up a Motor Car Trader by licence number, business name or ABN, and confirm the status is current with a valid expiry date.

Match the trading name, address and ABN to the invoice; if it’s expired, suspended, or they “can’t find the number,” walk away.

You can also cross-check the Business Licensing Authority records for extra peace of mind and keep screenshots of your search results.

Buying online? Ask for the licence number up front and a tax invoice in the same name; private sellers don’t have (or need) a dealer licence.