In order to obtain an Oregon dealer license you will need to take 8 hours of Oregon Dealer Advisory Committee approved training, obtain a bond & insurance, get a sales tax license & tax id number, have a location that meets zoning requirements, and most dealers will register with the Oregon Secretary of State. The entire startup process if covered extensively in your Oregon dealer pre license course. Learn more at our Get Licensed Page.
ORS 822.027 is the Oregon state law that requires dealer certificate pre-license and continiuing education. ORS 822.027 requires Oregon Dealer Certificate applicants to complete 8 hours of pre-license education before applying for the license the first time. ORS 822.027 also requires 12 hours of dealer continuing education for every Oregon dealer every three years. Both the Oregon dealer pre-license course and dealer continuing education course can be completed by watching a series of video training modules. Just create a username and password, watch all the videos, then your Official Oregon Dealer Certificate of Completion is instantly available. Any questions you have during the course are usually answered by live tech support specialist in moments. We never use AI.
Yes, the Automobile Dealer Training Association courses are approved by the Oregon Dealer Advisory Committee as was recommended by the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles Dealer Services Office. The 8 hour pre-license course and 12 hour continuing ed course have been vetted and approved by DMV and ODAC. Both courses meet the state's mandated dealer license education requirements.
The Automobile Dealer Training Association is located in Portland at 1500 Northwest Bethany Boulevard in Beaverton. However, both the Oregon dealer pre-license and Oregon dealer continuing education video course can be watched from the convenience of your home or office at any time. You can learn more about the Automobile Dealer Training Association on the About Us Page.
Oregon State Law requires licensed Oregon dealers to take 12 hours of continuing education every three years before you can renew your dealer license. The continuing education course can be completed by viewing a series of online videos. Please be advised the Oregon State Law requires the course to last 12 hours. You can start and stop at your convenience then your official Oregon Dealer Continuing Education Certificate of Completion pops up on your screen after you view the last video. Click here to learn more or Enroll Now.
According to the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 822.027), franchised new motor vehicle dealers, franchised new recreational vehicle dealers, are exempt from the mandated dealer education requirements. If you are obtaining an Oregon Dealer Certificate for the first time you are required to take the training and if you are a used dealer renewing the license you are are required to complete 12 hours of training every three years.
The Oregon dealer continuing course updates you on the latest laws, covers emerging dealer trends, latest dealer profit strategies, front end vs back end profits, and shows you how to contact your lawmakers. The continuing ed courses give you an update on federal laws, odometer fraud, license suspensions, hiring employees and dealer management software as well. We also provide discount codes you can use for any assistance with SOS filings, labor posters, credit card merchant accounts, dealer software, several hours of additional non-mandated training that can be accessed upon course completion, and much more.Please plat on setting aside 12 hours to take the Oregon dealer continuing education course. The course length is mandated by Oregon State Law.
Our comprehensive Oregon pre-licensing course is designed to get your dealership up, running, and profitable. During the 8-hour online video training course, you'll learn how to secure low-cost bonds and insurance, submit error-free license applications for faster approval, obtain your dealer auction access ID, and stay compliant to avoid license suspensions. We’ll also cover deal paperwork, recordkeeping, dealer plate usage, and how to maximize profits using dealer software, financing tools, and post-sale add-ons. You can complete the online video portion at your own pace, which covers federal laws, advertising strategies, vehicle history reports, hiring practices, and floor plan lines of credit—plus, all graduates receive exclusive access to hours of bonus training content upon completion. You can Enroll for the course here.
Yes. Your Oregon dealer license certificate will allow you to enter Oregon dealer auctions and every other dealer auction in the United States. You can buy your vehicles remotely at any dealer auction or OVE and have them shipped to your Oregon dealership. We cover dealer auctions and dealer wholesaling websites extensively in your Oregon Dealer Pre-License Course.
Yes, in our Oregon dealer pre-license course, we walk you through and complete all required dealer license paperwork to ensure you're fully prepared. Plus, you'll receive exclusive discount codes for a wide range of business setup services—including SOS filings, sales tax and tax ID applications, labor posters, credit card merchant accounts, dealer software, and more.
We will cover this process extensively in your pre-license class. If you are not comfortable with this process we also provide a discount code to a third party provider that will register your business with the Oregon Secretary of State, obtain your Oregon Resale Certficate, and Federal Tax ID for you at a minimal cost. This can be done in just a few moments. Either way we will make it as easy as possible.
Dealers in Oregon must carry liability insurance according to Oregon Revised Statute 822.033 We will discuss your insurance requirements in our Oregon dealer pre-license course and show you how to find insurance agents that specialize in Oregon Dealer Insurance.
The cost of the dealer insurance required to get a Oregon dealer license is determined on your driving record, your dealership ownership experience, the number of dealer plates you are issued, your geographic area, and the number of drivers on your dealership policy. In your course we will do our best to assist you in finding the lowest quotes. We also provide links in your dealer course to insurance agents that specialize in insuring Oregon dealers.
A standard Oregon dealer certificate requires a $50,000 dealer surety bond. If you are selling motorcycles, mopeds, snowmobiles, or Class I all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) exclusively the required bond amount is $10,000. We will assist you with obtaining your bond and provide bond quoting links in the training courses as well.
Your dealer surety bond cost is determined by your credit score, but our specialized bond broker service helps you secure the lowest possible rates by matching your application with the carrier best suited for your profile. Annual costs typically run about $500 ($50/month for 10 months) for scores above 690, around $750 ($75/month for 10 months) for scores between 660 and 689, and start as low as $1,500 ($150/month for 10 months) for scores below 600. Even if you have lower credit, we partner with specialized carriers to get you approved, and making these regular monthly payments can help boost your credit score to unlock lower rates when it comes time to renew your license.
Yes, bond payments start as low as $50 per month with good credit, $150 per month with below average credit. If your credit score is below 500 we can help you find low monthly payment plans that may build your credit score leading to lower bond pricing when you renew your Oregon dealer license. We will show you how in your pre-license training class.
No. We strongly encourage you to obtain your bond no matter your credit score and make monthly payments. Your profits with a Oregon dealer license certficate should be much more than your monthly bond payments, regardless of your credit score. Bond payments are typically only a fraction of your monthly dealer income. Based on our experience, individuals with poor credit who obtain a dealer license often see a significant improvement in their credit score within a year. This is typically driven by the substantial increase in income from operating their dealership, along with the monthly payments made on their dealer bond.
Your dealer course is conducted by Automobile Dealer Training Association Lead Instructor Delus Johnson. He is a former dealership principle and 20 year veteran fire department captain. He has held the position of Lead Instructor of the Automobile Dealer Training Association since 2009. Instructor Johnson has conducted over 1,200 in person dealer training classes and trained over 20,000 dealers online. Instructor Johnson will lead you step by step through the entire dealer startup process.
You can enroll in the Oregon Dealer Pre License or Oregon Dealer Continuing Education course on our Enroll Now page