Used car dealer licence nova scotia

Service Nova Scotia - Registry of Motor Vehicles

Hours:
All Service (Including RMV):
Monday & Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Extended hours for Registry of Motor Vehicles Services:
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

When the application is completed it is submitted to one of those offices along with the applicable fees.

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.

Initial Dealer Application Processing fee: $66.00
Dealer Licence & Annual Renewal: $133.25
Supplemental licence: $33.10
Country Licence: $3.00
All Counties: $15.00
Dealer plates: $66.00
Motorcycle Dealer Plates: $26.10
Temporary Permit Book: $211.75

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.

  1. If the company name is used for a dealership, the name must be registered with the Registry of Joint Stock Companies .
  2. A letter is required from the City, Town or Municipality verifying that the address is zoned to permit a motor vehicle dealer operation.
  3. Manufacturer's certificate must be completed for new car applicants.
  4. 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.)
  1. A used car dealer applicant must provide 1 character reference and 1 business reference in letter form.
  2. The building or buildings are required to have enough space to service and to repair at least 2 vehicles at one time.
  3. 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.
  4. If the premises is leased, the applicant must submit a copy of the lease.
  5. All service and repairs must be conducted at the dealers' principle place of business.
  6. A minimum of 30 hours per week, at least 5 six hour days are required for the hours of business.
  7. 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.

Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, Chapter 293,