These documents are intended to provide clarity to dealers and salespeople about the legislation, regulations, and up-to-date information on how to remain compliant with standards.
Providing overall direction and support to dealers in meeting current compliance obligations on advertising across any platform or medium.
Vehicles sold as-is in Ontario are subject to certain conditions, both in terms of the sales contracts and any advertising associated with the vehicle in question.
Dealers are turning to auctions more often due to supply chain issues. Find legal guidance and compliance information for dealers on auctions.
This guideline outlines the purpose and function of key departments at OMVIC.
Understand the rules and expectations related to the physical space of a dealership.
A full overview of all disclosure requirements related to advertising, marketing, sales and leasing.
Learn more about electronic record-keeping.
A framework for understanding and implementing the rules and regulations for certain exemptions to OMVIC’s registration requirements.
Learn about dealers’ financial responsibilities and obligations.
Learn about dealers’ non-financial responsibilities and obligations.
Understand what constitutes a non-traditional business model and how to comply with the required legislation.
Learn more about online vehicle sales.
Read more about retail transactions which are the backbone of most dealerships’ business operations.
Read more about wholesale transactions and responsibilities for dealerships’ business operations.
Learn about the rules that apply when a car buyer trades in a used vehicle. It’s important that both dealers and car buyers understand and comply with these rules. OMVIC has developed a guideline to help with those requirements.
Search for available resources and educational documents
We created guidelines and resources to assist dealers to comply with public health measures during COVID-19.
Download the full PDF guideline
Download the Touchless Test Drive PDF checklist
For more information, phone 1-800-943-6002 or send us a message.
