Become a Dismantler

General Information

A Dismantler Certificate authorizes you to:

Operate a business buying, selling, dealing in or processing vehicles for the purpose of destroying or salvaging; or
Operate a business dealing in or processing used vehicle major component parts that are stocked in the inventory of the business.

Note: A certificate is not required as long as the buying, selling, dealing in, or processing of major component parts is part of a business selling new vehicles or repairing vehicles.

For more information, see Chapter P of the Title and Registration Handbook.

How to Qualify/Apply

In order to qualify and apply, you must:

Complete the Application (Form # 373);
Get city, county and/or local government approval of your business location (not required for renewals);
Supply a plat map or hand drawn map of your business location;
Secure a $100,000 surety bond;
Pay the $1,000 application fee; and
Submit your completed application, supporting materials and payment by mail or in person at DMV Headquarters, Business Regulation section.

Change the Business Name and/or Address

Before conducting business under a new name, or if the business relocates, you must submit a Correction Application (Form 373B).

Renewal

A Dismantler Certificate is valid for two years from the date of issuance. You must reapply every two years. To reapply, complete the steps in the How to Qualify/Apply section above. Local government approval of your business location is not required to renew your Dismantler Certificate.

Rules and Laws about Dismantlers

Use the links below to go directly to the applicable statutes:

ORS 822.100-150 - Conducting a motor vehicle dismantling business without a certificate; penalties.
ORS 822.700 - Certification fees.
OAR 735-152 - Dismantlers

Note: In using the links above, you may need to scroll down to find the correct ORS or OAR reference.