Application for a garage license

The applicants must meet the following criteria:
Area and structure of the garage:
110 square meters, divided as follows: 

• Workspace - 75 square meters.
• A repair room - 10 square meters.
• Storeroom for tools and parts - 8 square meters.
• An office including a waiting room - 7 square meters.
• Cafeteria + washrooms 10 square meters.
• Parking and maneuvering space - 225 square meters.

Tools and equipment needed on the garage premises:

• A work table. 
• Parallel clamps.
• Stalls for cars.
• Triangles for vehicle brakes.
• Hydraulic lift (on wheels).
• Mats for lying under vehicles.
• Hand lamp (24V).
• A parts washing facility.
• A jack/hoist to remove an apparatus (engine, gearbox, or other).
• A transmission fluid pump.
• A stationary drill.
• A mounted whetstone.
• Valve assembly and disassembly tool
• Extractor sets of various types.
• Piston ring expanders.
• A motorized drill polisher (honing tool) (a spherical device is recommended).
• A compression gauge.
• A vacuum gauge.
• Oil pressure gauge.
• A thermometer.
• Calipers.
• A micrometer system.
• Indicator (dial gauge).
• A ruler for checking areas.
• Diesel smoke meter - recommended.
• Torque meters.
• A pipe cutter.
• Device for making double cones in tubing.
• Brake spring pliers.
• Air compressor.
• An overspray sensor.
• A compression gauge for diesel engines (for diesel auto shops).
• A vehicle inspection and service pit with an emergency exit, or alternately a lift to raise the entire vehicle in one of the work bays. 
• Cooling system pressure tester.
• A 4-gas monitor (benzene).
• Power steering pressure tester 
• A device for testing vehicles with computerized systems, depending on the vehicle type.
• Container for collecting and storing burnt oils.
• A residual-current circuit breaker with a light and power.
• A device to measure the diameter of a brake drum.
• A standard toolbox.
• A first aid kit.
• Signage including the license number and price per hour of work. 
• Professional literature.

The addition of a profession (field of business)
The addition of the profession (field of business) “automotive mechanics” to an existing garage with another profession requires submitting an application for a garage license and compliance with all requirements (grounds, equipment, manpower).
 

• p-to-date rental contract, ownership certificate, or lease valid for at least 12 months for the area of the garage.
• A plan at 1:100 scale showing the area of the garage, its location, the access paths, and the streets near it.
• A letter of undertaking or declaration signed by an attorney to the effect that the garage at the requested address will operate after receiving a business license or authorization from one of the following:

1. The local authority.
2. The regional council.

• A certificate from the local building committee that the location is suitable for an auto repair garage.
• If the applicant is a limited-liability company, also attach the registration certificate from the Companies Registrar, including certificates regarding the authorized signatories and company corporation.
• A photocopy of the Companies Registry and a certificate from the accountant regarding the signatories in the name of the company as well as the composition of the shareholders. In case of a partnership - submit a Tax Authority certificate regarding the composition of the partnership.
• Certificates of the garage owner:

1. Letter of undertaking signed in the presence of an attorney.
2. Ownership of the area of the building.
3. A charge on the business license from the local authority or council.
4. A charge for the employment of the professional director or notice of changes to the garage (replacement of the professional director, ownership, or other).

• Certificates of the professional director:

1. The undertaking of the professional director for the field of automobile mechanics.
2. A joint declaration by the owners of the garage and the professional director, signed in the presence of an attorney.
3. Declaration of the professional director who is the license holder or charter or management certificate signed in the presence of an attorney.
4. Work agreement - signed by the garage owners and the professional director.
5. Invoice: A repair order or work card (number 001).
6. Tax invoice or receipt. 

• A photocopy of the charter or management certificate of the garage, depending on the application (for mechanical or electrical professions, attach ECAR training certification).
• A photocopy of the owner’s ID, including appendix.
• A photocopy of the professional director’s valid driving license that matches the vehicle category handled by the garage.

Please note: 
Send legible files only (we recommend PDF format).
This service is provided free of charge.

1. Print out the garage license application form.
2. Fill out the form in clear handwriting.
3. Attach the required documentation.
4. Submit the application in one of the following ways: 

By email
Submit the required documents by email to [email protected].

In-person delivery
You can submit the documents in one of the following ways:

• The guard at the entrance to the offices of the Vehicle Division - Garages and Licensing Institutes Section, at: the Israeli Meteorological Service Bldg, Beit Dagan, Floor 3
• At the district licensing offices:

1. Jerusalem District - HaOman 10, Jerusalem.
2. Be’er Sheva and South District - Manof 5, Be’er Sheva.
3. Haifa District (Kiryat Atta Junction) - HaHistadrut 271, Haifa.

Visitor reception and telephone support

• You must visit one of the following in person:

1. The offices of the Vehicle Division - Garages and Licensing Institutes Section, HaMalacha 8, Tel Aviv.
2. District licensing offices (Jerusalem, Be’er Sheva, Haifa) - Wednesdays from 08:30 to 13:00 only. Call answering hours: Wednesdays from 13:00 to 15:00 only. 

Please note: You must schedule an appointment in advance via the myVisit app or site.

Mail 

• Submit the application and accompanying documents to the offices of the Vehicle Division - Garages and Licensing Institutes Section, HaMalacha 8, Tel Aviv.
• You can also send it to the district licensing offices:

1. Jerusalem District - HaOman 10, Jerusalem.
2. Be’er Sheva and South District - Manof 5, Be’er Sheva.
3. Haifa District (Kiryat Atta Junction) - HaHistadrut 271, Haifa.
    

• The application will be reviewed, and if any documents are missing, the applicants will be notified.
• The application will only be considered after all required documents have been submitted.
• The processing time is calculated starting from the day the last document was provided.