TxDMV LF131 - Evidence of Franchise Form
Form LF131 is the Evidence of Franchise Form, used by motor vehicle dealers to establish their franchise status with manufacturers. This form provides documentation that a dealer has entered into a franchise agreement with a specific vehicle manufacturer.
The purpose of this form is to ensure that dealers have proper authorization from manufacturers to sell and service their vehicles. By obtaining franchise status, dealers can legally represent the manufacturer and gain access to the manufacturer's products, branding, and support services. The form helps maintain transparency in the dealer-manufacturer relationship and provides customers with confidence that the dealer is authorized to sell and service vehicles from a specific manufacturer.