Oregon Department of Transportation - Driver & Motor Vehicle Services - Business Licensing Unit


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Contact Information

Physical address:
1905 Lana Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97314

Phone: (503) 945-5052

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Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Oregon Department of Transportation - Driver & Motor Vehicle Services - Business Licensing Unit in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Oregon Motor Vehicle Dealer License

Agency:Oregon Department of Transportation - Driver & Motor Vehicle Services - Business Licensing Unit
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Ownership Requirements:
  • Corporations
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Partnerships
  • Sole Proprietorships
Insurance Requirements:

Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $25,000 bodily injury or death to one person in any one accident, $50,000 bodily injury or death to two or more persons in any one accident, $20,000 property damage in any one accident.

Bond Requirements:

$50,000 surety bond

Notes:

A registered agent is required for all corporations and limited liability companies.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

Dealer Standard Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $1188 license fee and one master dealer plate fee
  • $350 for each additional location
  • $55 for each additional dealer plate
Turnaround:

6-8 weeks

Original Ink:Required
Notes:

The local zoning authority must sign your application showing that you have proper zoning approval. 

Required Attachments:
  • Surety Bond
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Copies of Driver's Licenses for all owners, partners, members, and corporate officers
  • Education Certificate from a DMV-approved provider (8 hours are required for initial dealer license applications)
  • Zoning Approval ON application
  • Supplemental Application Form 735-372 (if requesting licensure for more than one location)

Registration Renewal

Form:

A renewal packet with instructions will be mailed out approximately 60 days prior to the expiration of your license. 

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $1188 license fee and one master dealer plate fee
  • $350 for each additional location
  • $55 for each additional dealer plate
Turnaround:

2 weeks

Due:

Triennially by date of issuance

Required Attachments:
  • Surety Bond
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Proof of continuing education certification 
    • 4 hours per year per licensing cycle are required so 12 hours total in 1 licensing cycle

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