For additional information, also see Dismantlers and Crushers
Principal Place of Business
You must have a site or location in Utah that complies with all local ordinances, including zoning for crusher and is devoted exclusively to the crushing of motor vehicles and business incedental to it. The site must be sufficiently bounded by fence, chain, posts, or otherwise marked to definitely indicate its boundaries. There must be permanent, enclosed building or structure large enough to accommodate the office of the crusher and this office must contain a safe place to keep the books and other records of the business. You must conduct the principal portion of the crusher’s business from this location and you must also keep the crusher’s books and records there. The Principal Place of Business must not share any common area with another dealer, auction, dismantler, or manufacturer or any business or activity not related to motor vehicle commerce.
Sign
A permanent sign, not less than 24 square feet in size must be either painted on the office, attached to the office with nails or bolts, or placed on posts in the display yard that have been securely anchored in the ground. The sign must fully identify the crusher and show the full name of the crusher as it is licensed.
Bond
Crushers must file with MVED a crusher bond in the amount of $10,000.
Photographs
Include passport quality photographs of owners, partners, or corporate officers.
A picture of the Principal Place of Business and sign.
Application Form
Form TC-301, Bonded Motor Vehicle Business Application, must be properly completed and signed. Applications, bond, picture of sign, principal place of business and owners, and fees must be submitted for approval to the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division, 210 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City Utah, 84134. Please allow five to ten working days after the application is received by MVED for on-site inspection of the place of business. The license cannot be issued until after this inspection.
Business Name
All applicants will need to file their trade name with the Department of Commerce, 160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, Telephone 801-530-4849.