According to motor vehicle law, do leasing companies require a motor vehicle dealer's license?

Leasing companies typically do not require a motor vehicle dealer's license because their primary business is to finance the lease of vehicles rather than engage in the sale of vehicles. They act as lessors, providing vehicles to consumers or businesses for a specified period in exchange for monthly payments, without transferring ownership of the vehicle. Since their operations do not involve selling vehicles outright, they fall outside the regulatory requirements that necessitate a dealer license, which is required for entities involved in the buying and selling of vehicles. This distinction is key in understanding the role of leasing companies in the motor vehicle industry.