| Instructions for Becoming a Dealer |
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| To Apply |
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Complete the appropriate forms below:
You may print the forms on your local printer using your browser's Print option or save a copy to your computing device using the Save As option, or you may obtain hardcopy forms by calling DMV at (503) 945-5052 or by mailing or visiting our office at:
Driver and Motor Vehicle Services
Business Regulation
1905 Lana Ave NE
Salem OR 97314
Service counter hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday (excluding holidays).
In completing and submitting your application, you must do the following:
Ownership/Applicant Certification Signature & Photo ID
You must provide:
- Your name;
- Your residence address;
- Your mailing address, if different;
- The signature of all owners, partners, LLC members or corporate officers (do not list CEOs, Chairs of the Board, General Managers, Directors, et al.), i.e., every owner listed on the application must provide a certifying signature; and
- Copies of all owners, partners, LLC members or corporate officers official photo ID's (driver license or state issued identification card ONLY) with your application (Please attach/staple to the application).
Legal Name
- If your business is a sole proprietorship, list your full name as the legal name.
- If your business is a partnership, list the full names of each partner or the partnership name.
- If your business is an LLC, list the name of the limited liability company (includes "LLC") registered with Business Registry.
- If your business is a corporation, list the name of the corporation (includes Inc, Corp, etc.) registered with Business Registry.
- If using an assumed business name or trade name, list the business name registered with Business Registry.
- If you do not know your Oregon registry number(s), contact Business Registry at (503) 986-2200 or www.filinginoregon.com.
Main Business Location
- Include the address of your primary business location. Vehicles must be sold, records stored, and displayed for sale at this location and approved by city/county zoning;
- Include your mailing address. All mail will go to this address except items which need a UPS-type delivery (like trip permit books, temporary permit books, dealer handbook) will go to the primary business address; and
- Pursuant to ORS 822.025 (6)(a)(b)(A)(B) you must get location approval on your original application. Take your dealer application to the local city or county office to obtain their approval (you may look in the phone book to find the address for your local office, listing may be under "zoning," "land use" or "permits."). Some cities and counties charge a fee for signing the application.
Surety Bond
- The standard bond form provided by DMV (in the application packet) must be completed, signed and sealed by your bonding company for the proper amount, $40,000 for standard dealership or $2,000 bond for Motorcycle, Moped, Snowmobile and/or Class I ATVs only;
- You must sign the bond as well;
- The owner name(s), legal and business name and business location on the bond must match the dealer application exactly;
- The bond must be for three years and expire on the last day of the month;
- The bond must be signed by the owner on the application;
- The bond must be signed by the bonding agent; and
- The bond seal must be original.
Liability Insurance Certification
The liability insurance certification form provided by DMV (in the application packet) must be completed, signed and stamped by your insurance company. DMV will also accept a form furnished by the insurance company as long as it duplicates the DMV form.
Note: DMV does not accept "ACORD" forms or binders.
Dealer Education
8 hours of pre-licensing education is required for original applicants. Certification must be furnished by an approved provider and submitted with your application. The education certificate must be an original (no copies).
The three approved providers are:
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| Submitting Your Application |
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You may submit your completed application and supporting materials, with payment for all of the applicable fees (refer to application packet), by mail or in person to:
Driver and Motor Vehicle Services
Business Regulation
1905 Lana Ave NE
Salem OR 97314
Service counter hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday (excluding holidays).
Note: DMV offices accept cash or checks, they do not accept credit or debit cards.
For more information you may contact us at (503) 945-5052.
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| Processing Timeframe |
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All applications take 7 to 10 working days to process. No dealer business can be transacted until the application has been approved.
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| Related Information |
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