OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES

MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER SALESPERSON

LICENSE APPLICATION

Failure to complete ANY portion of this application will delay the processing
of the license. By completing, signing, and submitting this application with
all required documentation, as applicable, you are affirming that you
understand all the requirements set forth in Chapter 4517 of the Ohio
Revised Code (R.C.) and Chapter 4501:1-3 of the Ohio Administrative
Code (O.A.C.).

Yes No Is the applicant or their spouse a veteran or member of the armed forces or a surviving spouse of a veteran or
member of the armed forces? (NOTE: A completed application with the required documentation of military status
qualifies the applicant for an expedited application process, upon receipt.) If “yes”, please provide a copy of your
or your spouse’s DD214, separation documentation, or other official military documentation approved by the
board.

CHECK ONE BOX ONLY

First time application with electronic background check
(Ohio Residents) $ 10.00
First time application with Fingerprint card
(Out-of-state Residents – must contact dealer licensing) $ 10.00
Renewal / Transfer of salesperson license
$ 10.00
Transfer / Reinstatement of salesperson license
$ 2.00
Duplicate
$ 1.00

TOTAL FEE $
PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY
DEALERSHIP INFORMATION
REGISTERED BUSINESS NAME PERMIT NUMBER

REGISTERED FICTITIOUS NAME OR TRADE NAME

DEALERSHIP STREET ADDRESS P.O. BOX # SUITE #

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

COUNTY BUSINESS TELEPHONE # CONTACT PERSON

BUSINESS E-MAIL ADDRESS

Applications cannot be processed until the background check results are received by the Dealer Licensing Section.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Applications for a license shall be denied for reasons listed in R.C. 4517.14 and 4501:1-3-09 of the O.A.C., which
include:
• A conviction of ANY fraudulent act (misdemeanor or felony), regardless of the conviction date, related to
dealing in motor vehicles.
Following the issuance of a license, any individual that has been convicted of committing any felony unrelated
to dealing in motor vehicles regardless of the date of conviction, could be subject to an administrative hearing
before the board, and at the board’s discretion, the license may be suspended or revoked (R.C. 4517.33).
Notification of an administrative hearing shall be given to the license holder in a timely manner upon notification
to the Board of such a conviction.

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BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION (O.A.C. 4501:1-3-07 and 4501:1-3-09)
• All Ohio residents who are listed on this application, MUST be electronically fingerprinted. Applicants must
request that the results be sent electronically to direct copy “BMV Dealer Licensing” at the web check
locations in order for them to be forwarded to the BMV Dealer Licensing Section. (For a complete list of
electronic fingerprinting locations in Ohio, visit www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov.)
• All out-of-state applicants, or those who qualify for electronic exemption that are listed on this application,
MUST submit a fingerprint card (supplied by Dealer Licensing or Ohio Attorney General’s Office), exemption form, and
fingerprint card processing fee with the application for license. Contact the Dealer Licensing Section at (614)
752-7636 to request that a fingerprint card and exemption form be mailed to you.

NOTE: Some background checks could take BCI up to thirty (30) days for processing.

SALESPERSON INFORMATION
Yes No The applicant for a motor vehicle dealer salesperson’s license has completed their criminal history record that has
been checked on a state-wide basis through the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI).

NOTE: ONLY BCI background checks are accepted.

FIRST NAME MI LAST NAME SUFFIX (Jr., Sr., ETC.)

HOME ADDRESS SOCIAL SECURITY #

CITY STATE ZIP CODE COUNTY

E-MAIL ADDRESS TELEPHONE #

I, as the applicant, agree to fully comply with the provisions of Chapter 4517 of the R.C. and Chapter 4501:1-03 of the O.A.C.
I, also acknowledge responsibility for any misrepresentation of the foregoing information and the subsequent statements in
this application and any additional documents, as applicable.

Yes No 1. Do you plan to engage in any other occupation or business other than a motor vehicle
salesperson?
If “yes”, indicate the occupation

Yes No 2. Do you currently hold a motor vehicle salesperson license in this state or any other state?
If “yes”, indicate which state and license number:

State License #

Yes No 3. Have you ever had an application for a salesperson’s license denied?

Yes No 4. Have you ever had a salesperson’s license revoked or suspended?

Yes No 5. Have you ever been an employee of, or a salesperson for a motor vehicle dealership, whose
license was revoked or suspended?
If “yes”, indicate the name of the dealership

Yes No 6. Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Yes No 7. Have you ever been convicted of a fraudulent act (felony or misdemeanor) that was related to the
selling or dealing in motor vehicles?
If answered “yes”, please provide the following certified documents and information:
1) A certified copy of a conviction or journal entry;
2) A certified copy of the sentencing entry; and
3) A certified copy of the indictment or complaint.

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 Yes No 8. Have you ever had a civil judgment rendered against you that was related to tampering with an
odometer, rolling back an odometer, or failing to provide true and accurate odometer disclosure
statements?
If answered “yes”, please provide the following certified documents and information:
1) A certified copy of a journal entry showing the final disposition of the judgment;
2) The court of jurisdiction that decided the civil judgment;
3) The court’s case number; and
4) The date the civil judgment was issued.

FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Make check payable to “Ohio Treasurer of State”. (DO NOT SEND CASH)

Please allow 4 - 6 weeks for the processing of completed salesperson license applications.

Failure to complete ANY portion of this application will delay the processing of the salesperson license.

I hereby certify that the named applicant on this application will be employed as a salesperson by the undersigned upon
receipt of his / her salesperson’s license issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and shall immediately notify the
BMV of cancellation in writing or through the dealer licensing web site, www.OhioAutoDealers.com.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE FOR THE DEALERSHIP DATE

X
I understand that I may only sell or deal in motor vehicles for the listed dealership and are prohibited from selling for
another dealership unless: 1) the other dealership is owned or operated by the same company that owns the listed
dealership as provided in R.C. 4517.14 (E); or 2) my salesperson’s license is transferred to another dealership.
APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE

X
Notary:

Sworn to and subscribed in my presence this day of , 20

in County, State of .

(Notary Seal)

Signature of Notary / Clerk / Deputy Clerk (circle one) X

My commission expires

RETURN THE COMPLETED APPLICATION,

OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, AND FEES TO:
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Attention: Dealer Licensing Section
P.O. Box 16521
Columbus, Ohio 43216-6521

For additional information and all applicable laws visit our Web site at www.OhioAutoDealers.com.

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