How to Become a Motor Vehicle Salesperson in Ontario
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council to work as a motor vehicle salesperson in Ontario or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Not listed in the sources checked
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“To sell vehicles in Ontario you must be registered with OMVIC.”
From omvic.ca/selling, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: 7 steps
- Annual fees
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- Salesperson renewal fee: $209 (every two years)
- REVS Fee (continuing education): $99 (every two years for salespersons)
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“REVS Fee (continuing education): Every two years | | | Salesperson | $99 |”
omvic.ca/selling/fees - MVDA Key Elements registration fee: $202.86 (when registering for the MVDA Key Elements Course through Georgian College)
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“Register through Georgian College by completing their application form and paying the $202.86 registration fee”
omvic.ca/selling/continuing-education/mvda-key-elements - Salesperson (Renewal Fees: Every two years): $209
- Salesperson (REVS Fee – continuing education, every two years): $99
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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- 4 steps without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $308
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You submit a completed individual application with the required identification and fee, and you do not need to be an Ontario resident to do so.
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“Submit a completed individual application with required identification and fee. You do not need to be a resident of Ontario to submit your application.”
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You must have an Ontario-registered dealer sponsor your application, though you do not need to be employed by them until your application is approved.
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“You must have an Ontario-registered dealer sponsor your application. But you do not need to be employed by them until (and unless) your application is approved.”
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You complete the Automotive Certification Course.
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“Complete the Automotive Certification Course.”
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You must meet the same eligibility test OMVIC applies to all applicants, which OMVIC may assess by running background and credit checks.
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“You must meet the same eligibility test OMVIC applies to all applicants (for example, your past conduct does not afford reasonable grounds to believe you will not conduct business with honesty, integrity, in compliance with law and with financial responsibility). To determine if you satisfy this test, OMVIC may run background checks including, but not limited to: - background check - credit check”
omvic.ca/selling/register/labour-mobility-policy
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees: $308 a year Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total. 3 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total.
- Salesperson renewal fee: $209 (every two years)
- REVS Fee (continuing education): $99 (every two years for salespersons)
Source
“REVS Fee (continuing education): Every two years | | | Salesperson | $99 |”
omvic.ca/selling/fees - MVDA Key Elements registration fee: $202.86 (when registering for the MVDA Key Elements Course through Georgian College)
Source
“Register through Georgian College by completing their application form and paying the $202.86 registration fee”
omvic.ca/selling/continuing-education/mvda-key-elements - Salesperson (Renewal Fees: Every two years): $209
- Salesperson (REVS Fee – continuing education, every two years): $99
Licensed in another province
0 of 7 done
- 7 steps without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $308
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You submit a certificate from the regulatory authority in another province or territory showing you are presently certified, licenced or registered in good standing to trade in motor vehicles there.
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“(2) the individual must submit a certificate from the regulatory authority in a province or territory outside of Ontario that demonstrates that the individual is presently certified, licenced or registered in good standing to trade in motor vehicles in that other province or territory;”
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You identify and provide written confirmation from at least one registered Ontario motor vehicle dealer that has agreed to authorize you to sell vehicles on its behalf and sponsor your registration.
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“(3) the individual must identify and provide written confirmation from each (and at least one) registered Ontario motor vehicle dealer that has agreed to authorize the individual to sell motor vehicles in Ontario on behalf of the dealership and sponsor the individual’s registration in Ontario”
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You provide evidence of completing the Automotive Certification Course exam administered by Georgian College with a passing grade of at least 80%.
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“(4) the individual must provide evidence of completion of the *Automotive Certification Course* exam administered by Georgian College with a passing grade of at least 80%;”
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You pay the applicable registration fee that is payable by all Ontario motor vehicle salespersons.
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“(5) the individual must pay the applicable registration fee that is payable by all Ontario motor vehicle salespersons;”
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You complete the application for deemed certification required by the Registrar.
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“(6) the individual must complete the application for deemed certification required by the Registrar;”
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You truthfully attest that you have not been found guilty of an offence inside or outside Canada and disclose any complaints and any criminal or disciplinary proceedings addressing your conduct.
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“(9) the individual must truthfully attest to the fact that the individual has not been found guilty of an offence inside or outside Canada and disclose any complaints against them and any criminal or disciplinary proceedings inside or outside of Canada that have addressed their conduct in the past or are currently addressing allegations against them;”
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You produce or authorize a police record check and a credit check, and the results must satisfy the standards established by the Registrar.
Source
“(10) the individual must produce or authorize a police record check and a credit check and the results of such checks must satisfy the standards established by the Registrar.”
omvic.ca/selling/register/deemed-certification
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council
7 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees: $308 a year Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total. 3 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total.
- Salesperson renewal fee: $209 (every two years)
- REVS Fee (continuing education): $99 (every two years for salespersons)
Source
“REVS Fee (continuing education): Every two years | | | Salesperson | $99 |”
omvic.ca/selling/fees - MVDA Key Elements registration fee: $202.86 (when registering for the MVDA Key Elements Course through Georgian College)
Source
“Register through Georgian College by completing their application form and paying the $202.86 registration fee”
omvic.ca/selling/continuing-education/mvda-key-elements - Salesperson (Renewal Fees: Every two years): $209
- Salesperson (REVS Fee – continuing education, every two years): $99
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- New salesperson and Reapply (Expired more than 60 days): $349 (new salesperson applications and reapplications after expiry of more than 60 days)
- Salesperson change: $119 (salesperson change applications)
- Outside Ontario salesperson application fee: $234 (outside Ontario salesperson applications)
- Late Fee (Reapply – expired less than 60 days): $153 (salespersons reapplying after expiry of less than 60 days, plus the renewal fee)
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“Late Fee (Reapply – expired less than 60 days) | | | Salesperson | $153 plus renewal fee |”
omvic.ca/selling/fees - Salesperson (Late Fee – Reapply, expired less than 60 days): $153
Requirements
Education
New applicants for registration must complete the OMVIC Automotive Certification Course offered through the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College.
Source
“New applicants for registration must complete the OMVIC Automotive Certification Course which is offered through the Automotive Business School of Canada (ABSC) at Georgian College.”
omvic.ca/selling
Police check
You must produce or authorize a police record check and a credit check whose results satisfy the Registrar's standards.
Source
“(10) the individual must produce or authorize a police record check and a credit check and the results of such checks must satisfy the standards established by the Registrar.”
omvic.ca/selling/register/deemed-certification
Good character
You must not currently be subject to any professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity proceeding or similar proceeding regarding your conduct as a motor vehicle salesperson.
Source
“(8) the individual is not currently subject to any professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity proceeding or any similar proceeding in respect of their conduct as a motor vehicle salesperson;”
omvic.ca/selling/register/deemed-certificationYour past conduct must not give reasonable grounds to believe you will not conduct business with honesty, integrity, in compliance with law and with financial responsibility.
Source
“You must meet the same eligibility test OMVIC applies to all applicants (for example, your past conduct does not afford reasonable grounds to believe you will not conduct business with honesty, integrity, in compliance with law and with financial responsibility).”
omvic.ca/selling/register/labour-mobility-policy
Other
To qualify for deemed certification you must not have previously been granted deemed certification in Ontario.
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“(1) the individual has not previously been granted deemed certification to become a motor vehicle salesperson in Ontario;”
omvic.ca/selling/register/deemed-certificationYou must not have been refused certification as a motor vehicle salesperson by any regulatory authority within the past two years.
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“(7) the individual has not been refused certification as a motor vehicle salesperson by any regulatory authority within the past two years;”
omvic.ca/selling/register/deemed-certification
Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
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“(4) the individual must provide evidence of completion of the *Automotive Certification Course* exam administered by Georgian College with a passing grade of at least 80%;”
omvic.ca/selling/register/deemed-certification
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council
Exams
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Automotive Certification Course exam
Source
“(4) the individual must provide evidence of completion of the *Automotive Certification Course* exam administered by Georgian College with a passing grade of at least 80%;”
omvic.ca/selling/register/deemed-certification
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $17.60 | $17.60 | $28.85 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $15.00 | $17.31 | $28.85 | — |
Motor vehicle salespersons in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Selling vehicles in Ontario | OMVIC omvic.ca/selling · fetched October 10, 2026
- Labour Mobility Policy | OMVIC omvic.ca/selling/register/labour-mobility-policy · fetched October 10, 2026
- Deemed Certification | OMVIC omvic.ca/selling/register/deemed-certification · fetched October 10, 2026
- Fees | OMVIC omvic.ca/selling/fees · fetched October 10, 2026
- MVDA Key Elements | OMVIC omvic.ca/selling/continuing-education/mvda-key-elements · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a motor vehicle salesperson in Ontario?
Yes. Registration with the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council is required to practise in Ontario.
Which exams are required?
Automotive Certification Course exam.
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