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Instructions for Becoming a Dealer

How to Apply

Fill out an application form:

Submit your completed application by mail or in person at DMV Headquarters, Business Regulation section (address at right).

Note: Complete applications can take 2-3 weeks to process. You cannot conduct any dealer business until the application has been approved. 

Business Regulation Forms

Dealer Education

Applicants are required to have eight hours of pre-licensing education from an approved provider.

The approved education providers are:

! A Certified Dealer Education School
www.ordealers.net
503-399-9199
 
@ Your Pace Online
www.onlineautodealered.com
877-724-6150
 
5th Gear Enterprises
503-523-2339
 
Auto Dealers Certified Education School
www.oiada.com
503-362-6839 or 800-447-0302

Change Business Name or Address

File a correction request (Form # 371) with DMV.  The request must include:
  • Owner signature;
  • Location approval from the city or county (for address change);
  • A rider from your bonding company;
  • A new certificate of insurance; and
  • Payment of $30.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Cont​act Us:

Business Regulation 

Mailing Address:
     DMV - Business Regulation
     1905 Lana Ave NE
     Salem, OR 97314​

Phone: 
503-945-5052 Business Licensing
503-945-5281 Dealer Investigations​​

Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday, except for Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.​​

DMV Business Regulation can accept cash, debit/credit cards, and checks in the exact amount of the transaction.

For more information visit our Contact Business Regulation page.


Oregon Dealer Services 

Mailing Address:
     DMV - ODS
     1905 Lana Ave NE
     Salem, OR 97314
 
Phone: 
503-945-5479

Hours:
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday​

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