About DCMV Service Franchise
DCMV Service Corporation is a franchise that provides DMV and motor vehicle related services, helping consumers and businesses handle vehicle registrations, title transfers, plate renewals, and other documentation needs.
The brand has been franchising since 2016, filling a niche for convenient, time saving alternatives to visiting government offices.
The franchise fee ranges from $2,520 to $44,000, offering flexible entry points depending on the service territory and market size.
DCMV Service Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$4K
Average Investment
$31K
Maximum Investment
$58K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $2,520 to $44,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 10% of your Gross Billings for the previous month of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Then-current fee (not to exceed 1% of Gross Billings for the previous month) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $4,445 – $58,270 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $4K–$58K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (10% of your Gross Billings for the previous month) and marketing fee (Then-current fee (not to exceed 1% of Gross Billings for the previous month)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $2,520 | $44,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Attending Certification Program | $50 | $300 |
| Office and Related Expenses | $150 | $550 |
| Vehicle | $0 | $500 |
| Initial Equipment Package | $1,200 | $1,500 |
| Real Estate | $0 | $550 |
| Electrostatic Sprayer Machine | $50 | $1,500 |
| Floor Buffing Machine | $50 | $1,300 |
| Carpet Cleaning Machine | $25 | $4,400 |
| Insurance | $200 | $620 |
| Legal & Organizational Costs | $50 | $2,000 |
| Mediation / Arbitration Waiver Fee | $0 | $500 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $150 | $550 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | The greater of $1,500 or 8% of your total Gross Billings for the 12 full calendar months before the transfer |
| Renewal Fee | $750 |
| Technology Fee | Then-current fee (up to $60) |
| Support Fee | 5% of your Gross Billings for the previous month |
| Administrative Fee for Special Services | 10% of your Gross Billings for Special Services for the previous month |
| Negotiation Service Charge | The first month’s Gross Billings for each Negotiated Contract (3 equal installments) |
| Resolution Assistance Service Charge | $50 per Complaint; plus reimbursement of the cost of the other party to perform the services; plus 20% of the cost as a service fee |
| National Account Support Charge | 1% of Gross Billings from National Accounts for the previous month |
| Substitution Fee | An amount equal to the cost of the other party to perform the services, plus a fee of 20% of the cost for our administrative services |
| Uncollected Advances | Amount of the uncollected Advance |
| Advance Assurance Fee | 2% of Gross Billings for the previous month |
| Key Return Fee | $500 for each day that you do not return customer keys or other means of access to your customers’ premises |
| Additional Persons Certification Fee | The then-current fee (currently $250 per additional person) |
| Interest | The lesser of: (i) 18% per annum; or (ii) the maximum rate of interest permitted by law |
| Business Protection Program | Amount of the premium, fees payable to us for administering the program, and other related and incidental costs |
| Insurance Review | Then-current fee (currently $50 per year) |
| Insurance Administrative Fee | Up to $50 per month |
| Insurance | The cost of the insurance, plus interest at the Contract Interest Rate, plus a reasonable fee for our expenses |
| Default Collection Expenses | Our actual costs |
| Collection Costs | Our out-of-pocket costs (including legal fees and court costs) |
| Indemnification | All amounts we must pay on your behalf |
| Lost Manual Fee | $200 for each replaced Operations Manual |
| Testing Fee | The reasonable cost of the inspection and the actual cost of the testing, plus our then-current per diem charges for our personnel |
| Liquidated Damages | The total of all Royalty Fees and Support Fees for the lost customers for 12 months |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 15 Hours |
| Classroom Training | 15 Hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 Hours |
| Training Location | Existing Office Location or Web Enabled |
| Additional Training | You must attend, or cause one of your managerial personnel (satisfactory to us) to attend, and successfully complete our Certification Program and any other seminars, sessions, programs, consultations and advanced instructional modules we deem necessary or as required by a specialized customer contract that you would like to purchase. The current 'Advanced Certification Modules' are: Team Cleaning; Medical Certification; Business Management; and Advanced Floor Cleaning and Carpet Cleaning. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Frederick County, Harford County, Kent County, Queen Anne’s County, Caroline County, Talbert County, Doorchester County, Wicomico County, Somerset County, Worcester County or Howard County |
| Description | You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands we control. Your Accounts may be located anywhere in our Territory, which includes Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Frederick County, Harford County, Kent County, Queen Anne’s County, Caroline County, Talbert County, Doorchester County, Wicomico County, Somerset County, Worcester County or Howard County. You may not provide services outside this territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | two additional ten-year periods |
| Renewal Fee | $750 |
| Renewal Conditions | You must satisfy all the following conditions: (i) you notify us in writing of your intention to renew at least 6 months (and not more than 12 months) before expiration; (ii) you have complied with your obligations under the Franchise Agreement or resolved any breaches to our satisfaction; (iii) you pay all amounts due to us and our affiliates; (iv) you sign our then-current form of Franchise Agreement (which may contain materially different terms than your original contract) and ancillary documents; (v) you meet our then-current qualifications and comply with instructional requirements; (vi) you pay us a Renewal Fee; and (vii) you sign a general release. |
| Transfer Fee | The greater of $1,500 or 8% of your total Gross Billings for the 12 full calendar months before the transfer |
| Transfer Conditions | (i) you pay all amounts due to us or our affiliates; (ii) you are not in default of your Franchise Agreement or any other agreement; (iii) you sign a general release of all claims against us, our affiliates and the Master Franchisor; (iv) the transferee signs an assumption agreement or our new form of Franchise Agreement (which may contain materially different terms than the original contract) and ancillary documents; (v) transferee’s owners sign our current standard form of personal guaranty; (vi) you pay us a transfer fee; (vii) the transferee demonstrates that it (and/or its owners) has the business and personal skills, reputation, and financial capacity we require;(viii) at the transferee's expense (including our then-current Certification Fee), the transferee completes the Certification Program; and (ix) you and the transferee timely satisfy any other conditions we reasonably impose. |
| Termination for Cause | We can terminate your Franchise only if you default under your Franchise Agreement. Defaults include insolvency, bankruptcy, failure to pay fees, abandonment, public health/safety threats, non-compliance with brand standards, felony conviction, misuse of proprietary marks, and unapproved transfers. Some defaults are curable within 10 or 30 days, while others result in immediate termination. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the Term and the 12-month period after the expiration or sooner termination of your Franchise Agreement |
| Non-Compete Details | You may not solicit or influence any Business Affiliates (employees, officers, directors, agents, consultants, representatives, contractors, suppliers, distributors, franchisees, customers) to terminate or modify their relationship with us or compete against us. You also may not interfere with, disturb, disrupt, impair, diminish, or otherwise jeopardize our or any of our franchisees’ businesses. This applies to you, your owners, officers, directors, spouses, or domestic partners. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | We require that you have at least one person actively involved in the management of the Franchise, who may be the owner of an entity-franchisee or a manager you have selected (or who has been selected by the owners of an entity-franchisee). Your manager must have completed the Certification Program and other required programs to our satisfaction. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase or lease certain equipment, chemicals, supplies, inventory, advertising materials, and any other products and services used to operate the Unit Franchise only from suppliers and manufacturers that we approve in writing. |
| Supply Restrictions | You must buy or lease equipment, chemicals, supplies, inventory, advertising materials, and any other products and services used to operate your Franchise under our written requirements. These requirements include standards for quality, safety, OSHA compliance, cleaning efficiency and economy, and any other standards we deem appropriate for the Franchise. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | During our last fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, our revenues derived from the sale of equipment, chemicals, supplies, insurance and uniforms to franchisees was $182,319.82. This revenue represents approximately 4.15% of our total revenue of $4,388,829.63. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | We may finance a portion of the Initial Franchise Fee for qualified franchisees, ranging from $1,850 to $7,500, with a 10% annual interest rate, payable in monthly installments. We also offer financing for a portion of the Sales and Marketing Fee for Additional Accounts. Additionally, we may finance up to 75% of the purchase price of certain equipment for 12 to 36 months. A special Jan-Pro Veterans Preference Program offers 50% financing of the Initial Franchise Fee for Initial Plans FP-20 and above, interest-free for 24 months, to qualifying veterans. |
DCMV Service Franchise Earnings — Item 19
DCMV Service does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
DCMV Service does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
DCMV Service Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordDCMV Service has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
DCMV Service System Growth
Total Units
156
Franchised
156
Company-Owned
0
DCMV Service currently operates 156 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | 132 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 141 |
| 2024 | 19 | 4 | 156 |
Transfers: 1 | Closures: 5
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$4.4M
Net Income
$1.0M
Total Assets
$2.1M
Audited by C.P.A. & Associates, P.C. for year ending December 31.
DCMV Service Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a DCMV Service franchise ranges from $4,445 to $58,270, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $2,520 to $44,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
DCMV Service charges a royalty fee of 10% of your Gross Billings for the previous month of gross sales, plus a Then-current fee (not to exceed 1% of Gross Billings for the previous month) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the DCMV Service Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from DCMV Service to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
DCMV Service does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
DCMV Service has been franchising since 2016. The FDD shows an investment range of $4,445-$58,270, a 10% of your Gross Billings for the previous month royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $2,520 to $44,000 and the total investment ranges from $4,445 to $58,270 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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