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Service Nova Scotia and Municipal
Relations -
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Dealer Licence, Dealer Plate (Permit)
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| Who Needs This Licence / Permit? |
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Anyone who sells or trades 4 or more motor vehicles in
12 consecutive months in Nova Scotia. |
| Issuing Department / Agency: |
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Registry of Motor
Vehicles
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations |
| Where can you get this Licence and / or
further information? |
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Phone |
(902) 424-5851 or if calling long distance,
call 1-800-898-7668 (toll-free)
Hours:
Monday & Tuesday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30 am to 7:00 pm (only Registry
of Motor Vehicles services after 4:30)
Saturday and Sunday: all offices and the Call Centre are closed.
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Visit |
Access Nova Scotia: Halifax Location
West End Mall
6960 Mumford Road
Halifax, NS B3L 4P1
Access Nova Scotia: Dartmouth Location
Super Store Mall
650 Portland Street
Dartmouth, NS B2W 6A3
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E-mail |
Send us an e-mail through our online
enquiry form . |
| Application Forms & Process: |
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An applicant can get
1. a dealer licence application form,
2. a copy of the dealer regulations, and
3. a copy of the Order in Council Compliance Division policy from
either of the Access Centres listed above.
When the application is completed it is submitted to one of those
offices along with the applicable fees.
If all requirements are met and the application is approved, the licence
/ permit can be picked up by the applicant or it will be sent by mail.
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| Waiting Period: |
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10 business days
Provided that all the items that must accompany the application have been received
(Please allow several extra days for mail delivery.) |
| Expiry & Renewal: |
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These licences / permits are valid for up to 1 year covering the period
from January 1 to December 31. They can be renewed, and the renewal
time is from November 1 to December 31. The Department will send a renewal
form to the licence holder before the licence expires.
The renewal application must be accompanied by the applicable annual
fee.
Note: Effective January 1, 2004, any time plates are
being issued or renewed, insurance information is required. A Statement of Insurance form must be completed.
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| Price: (No tax is charged) |
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Initial Dealer Application Processing Fee: $ 57.68
Dealer Licence: $ 116.37
Annual Renewal: $ 116.37
Supplemental Licence: $ 28.94
County Licence: $ 3.00
All Counties: $ 15.00
Dealer Plates: $ 57.68
Motorcycle Dealer Plates: $ 22.83
Temporary Permit Books: $ 184.95 |
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Payment at counter:
cash, Interac debit card, Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card, cheque
or money order made out to the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Payment by mail:
please pay by cheque or money order made out to the Registry of Motor
Vehicles.
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| Related Requirements: |
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- If the company name is used for a dealership, the name must be
registered with the Registry
of Joint Stock Companies .
- A letter is required from the City, Town or Municipality verifying
that the address is zoned to permit a motor vehicle dealer operation.
- Manufacturer's certificate must be completed for new car
applicants.
- A Mechanic must show qualifications (see
Trade Apprenticeship Certificate of Qualification) issued by the
Department of Education under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications
Act. (A new car dealer must have 2 employed mechanics and a used car
dealer must have 1 employed or by agreement.)
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| Additional Information: |
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- A used car dealer applicant must provide 1 character reference
and 1 business reference in letter form.
- The building or buildings are required to have enough space to
service and to repair at least 2 vehicles at one time.
- Any used vehicle dealers are required to have outside parking for
5 vehicles while any new vehicle dealers are required to have outside
parking for 10 vehicles.
- If the premises is leased, the applicant must submit a copy of
the lease.
- All service and repairs must be conducted at the dealers' principle
place of business.
- A minimum of 30 hours per week, at least 5 six hour days are required
for the hours of business.
- The following tools and equipment are required: (a) air compressor;
(b) floor jack; (c) axle stands; (d) bench vice; (e) welding equipment;
(f) greasing equipment; and, (g) battery charger.
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| Legislative Authority: |
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Motor Vehicle Act, Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia,
1989, Chapter 293, Section(s) 32, 53-56, 60
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