Ontario - Apply for Automotive Sales License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To register for an Automotive salesperson license, the applicant will need to complete and submit the application form to the Ontario Motor Vehicle Sales Regulator. Here is the contact Link
2. Use the following link to download the application form Link
3. Fill out the application form with all the relevant details.
4. The applicant must submit all the required documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page. The applicant can find information on how to submit the documents in the application form.
5. The applicant will also need to pay fees for registration, find fee-related information under the “Fees” section of this page.
6. The applicant will need to submit a Criminal record check, this can be obtained by clicking on the following Link
7. Submit the application form along with the documents in-person to the Ontario Vehicle Sales Regulator (OMVIC) office. Find the address under the “Office Locations and Contacts” section of this page.
8. Once submitted and processed, the applicant will be informed if they need to complete the Automotive Certification course. Find course-related information under the “Information which might help” section of this page.
9. Once the applicant completes the course, they will receive their license either by mail or must collect it in person as will be intimated by the authorities.
10. The applicant shall be registered within 30 days from the completion of the course.

Apply by Mail/Courier

1. To register for an Automotive salesperson license, the applicant will need to complete and submit the application form to the Ontario Motor Vehicle Sales Regulator. Here is the contact Link
2. Use the following link to download the application form Link
3. The applicant must submit all the required documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page. The applicant can find information on how to submit the documents in the application form.
4. The applicant will also need to pay fees for registration, find fee-related information under the “Fees” section of this page.
5. The applicant will need to submit a Criminal record check, this can be obtained by clicking on the following Link
6. Mail/courier the application form along with the documents to the Ontario Vehicle Sales Regulator (OMVIC) office. Find the address under the “Office Locations and Contacts” section of this page.
7. Once submitted and processed, the applicant will be informed if they need to complete the Automotive Certification course. Find course-related information under the “Information which might help” section of this page.
8. Once the applicant completes the course, they will receive their license either by mail or must collect it in person as will be intimated by the authorities.
9. The applicant shall be registered within 30 days from the completion of the course.

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Required Documents

• Colour Photo, 2x2 photo or selfie/headshot (mail or email to [email protected])
• Photo ID such as:
  • Driver’s license
  • Passport
  • NEXUS card
  • Health card
  • SIN
  • Native status card
  • BC ID
  • Canadian birth certificate
  • Citizenship card
• Signed by dealer employment authorization form
• Permanent resident card (If applicable)
• Work Permit (If applicable)
• Study permit (If applicable)
• Valid work permit (If applicable)
• Application form Link

Office Locations & Contacts

Address: 65 Overlea Blvd
Suite 300
Toronto ON M4H 1P1
Phone: 416-226-4500
Toll-Free: 1-800-943-6002
Fax: 416-226-3208
Contact Link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be 19 years of age or above.
• The applicant may complete the salesperson registration course and pass before the conditional license expiration date.
• The applicant must be employed by a licensed motor dealer, the application can be submitted before employment but will only be approved after the applicant gets a job.
• The applicant must mandatorily go through a criminal record check.

Fees

• The applicant will need to pay a 250$ application fee.

Validity

• The automotive salesperson's license needs to be renewed every year.
• If the applicant does not renew the license for more than three years they will have to complete the salesperson course again.

Documents to Use

• Application form Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The applicant must complete the application within 30 days from the submission of their application.
• The applicant will need to complete their registration course within 30 days of enrolling in the course.

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Instructions

• The applicant may enrol in a Salesperson registration course prior to finding gainful employment.
• The applicant has to mandatorily renew license every year, if they engage in business without renewing their license, they could face enforcement action.
• The applicant has to go through a background check and they must pay for it.

Required Information

• First name
• Last name
• Given name
• Date of birth
• VSA license
• Email address
• Dealership name
• VSA dealer
• Phone number
• Email address
• Primary role of the licensee
• Employment start date
• Employment end date
• Address
• City
• Province
• Zip code
• Mailing address
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Email
• Additional licenses
• Criminal record history
• Signature
• Payment information-fees
• Method of payment
• Credit card number
• Expiry

Need for the Document

• All automotive salespeople must hold a valid salesperson license as it is mandatory and without which the applicant will not be able to solicit, negotiate or conclude transactions with consumers.

Information which might help

• Automotive certification course Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

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