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Dealer Licensing
Permits & Licenses Issued
Dealer Licensing
Manufacturer Display
A new motor vehicle being displayed in any public place in which only one motor vehicle is displayed.
Requirements
A motor vehicle displayed by the manufacturer must comply with the following:
- The manufacturer must submit an affidavit requesting the Registrar’s approval not less than 30 days before the planned opening date of the show.
- All vehicles must belong to the manufacturer.
- No contracts may be signed, deposits taken or sales consummated at the location.
Record Retention
All new motor vehicle manufacturers that have filed an affidavit(s) with the BMV for a motor vehicle display must maintain a copy of the affidavit(s) for their records for one year from the last day of the display.
Affidavit
Ohio Revised Code: 4517.22
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Have Questions?
Please contact us at (614) 752-7636 or email us at Dealers Support.
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Fax: (614) 752-7220
Mailing Address
Ohio BMV Dealer Licensing
PO Box 16521
Columbus, Ohio 43216-6521
In Person (Drop-off Services ONLY)
Ohio Department of Public Safety
1970 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43223
Applications or paperwork may be dropped off near the security desk. All paperwork that requires payment, cash, check or money orders are accepted; however, no receipt will be available.