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The Ministry of Transportation introduced a new licence plate for
exclusive use by motor vehicle dealers. Starting December 1, 2004, the existing
motor vehicle and trailer Dealer and Service Plates (yellow and black DLR
series plates) will be phased out over a 26-month period (December 1, 2004 to
February 1, 2007) and replaced with two distinct plates.
 New
Dealer Plate/Permit
Ontario motor vehicle dealers licensed under the Motor Vehicle
Dealers Act are eligible for the new Dealer Plate/Permit. The new Dealer
Plate/Permit is a single portable plate with the word "DEALER" on the left side
and red alpha-numeric characters on a white background. It is for exclusive use
by motor vehicle dealers only on motor vehicles owned as part of the dealer's
inventory of vehicles for sale. It may be used for private use in Ontario or
for purposes related to the sale of motor vehicles that are owned as part of
the dealer's inventory of vehicles for sale.
Effective December 1, 2004, motor vehicle dealers can return their
existing Dealer and Service Plates to any Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing
Office and purchase the new Dealer Plate/Permit for $30 each.
For new motor vehicle dealers, when purchasing the new
Dealer Plate/Permit, you must provide the $30 fee and each of the
following:
- The original dealer number certificate issued by the Ontario
Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC)
- Your driver's licence or two pieces of identification
If you are an existing motor vehicle dealer and you have a
valid Dealer Authorization Letter (DAL) on file at your local issuing office,
the plate, permit and the $30 fee is required to purchase the new Dealer
Plate/Permit. However, if you do not have a valid letter on file (i.e., it has
expired), please follow the requirements of a new motor vehicle dealer.
The validation fee remains the same at $13 per month, and any
validation remaining on existing plates can be transferred to the new Dealer
Plate/Permit.
 New
Service Plate/Permit
Service providers, including anyone who repairs, customizes,
modifies, manufactures or transports motor vehicles or trailers will continue
to use the existing Dealer and Service Plate, which will be converted to the
new Service Plate/Permit. The plate will remain unchanged but the permit will
be modified to indicate the new service class of "SPR."
Effective December 1, 2004, service providers can convert their
existing Dealer and Service Plates to the new Service Plates/Permits free of
charge by presenting the permit to any Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing
Office. A new applicant for a Service Plate/Permit must present a letter on
company letterhead, outlining the reasons why the plate is required. A trailer
dealer must present a Class A garage licence.
A Service Plate may be used:
- on a trailer or motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or
motor-assisted bicycle for purposes related to the repair, road testing,
customization or modification of the vehicle, if the vehicle is in the
possession of the person to whom the service plate is issued, or
- for the purpose of transporting the vehicle by a person engaged
in the business of transporting vehicles, or
- for purposes related to the manufacturing or sale of a trailer,
or
- for the purpose of towing the vehicle by a person engaged in
the business of transporting vehicles, or
- to tow a vehicle to a location where its load will be removed
or to an impound facility.
Private use of motor vehicles or trailers with a
service plate is not permitted. |
