Washington Auto Dealer Continuing Education Requirements
Washington auto dealers must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Washington State Department of Licensing, Dealer and Manufacturer Services.
Applies to All licensees.
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Requirements at a glance
What Washington requires of auto dealers
Set by Washington State Department of Licensing, Dealer and Manufacturer Services
- CE hours required
- 5 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- All licensees
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course Washington auto dealers need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Washington State Department of Licensing, Dealer and Manufacturer Services requires.
- 1 license class
5 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- All licensees
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Washington auto dealers must cover
Washington State Department of Licensing, Dealer and Manufacturer Services requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Types of vehicle dealer licenses
Completing dealer applications
Regulatory agencies
FTC regulations
Unlawful dealer activities
Motor vehicle advertising laws
Vehicle titling, registration and electronic permitting
Vehicle warranties
Standard industry forms
Trust accounts
Dealer plate usage
Consignment sales
Vehicle financing
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Washington
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 5 hours and topics Washington State Department of Licensing, Dealer and Manufacturer Services requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every year.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Washington auto dealer license.
Questions Washington auto dealers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Washington auto dealers need?
- Washington auto dealers must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Washington State Department of Licensing, Dealer and Manufacturer Services.
- What topics are required for Washington auto dealers continuing education?
- Washington State Department of Licensing, Dealer and Manufacturer Services requires coverage of: Types of vehicle dealer licenses; Completing dealer applications; Regulatory agencies; FTC regulations; Unlawful dealer activities; Motor vehicle advertising laws; Vehicle titling, registration and electronic permitting; Vehicle warranties; Standard industry forms; Trust accounts; Dealer plate usage; Consignment sales; Vehicle financing.
- Can Washington auto dealers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Washington requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Washington auto dealers licensing resources
- Washington State Department of Licensing, Dealer and Manufacturer Services
The Washington board that licenses auto dealers and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Washington State Department of Licensing, Dealer and Manufacturer Services’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Washington auto dealers CE, done right
Every auto dealers course is built to meet Washington State Department of Licensing, Dealer and Manufacturer Services requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
Built to the board rule
Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
Instant certificate
Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
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Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
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Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.
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