OAR 735-150-0024: Investigation of Certificate Applications

(1) DMV will investigate applications for original or renewal vehicle dealer certificates on a random basis to determine whether the information contained in the application is accurate and complete and may do so whenever DMV has reason to believe the application is not accurate or complete. (2) DMV will investigate all applications for original or renewal vehicle dealer certificates to determine if any of the principals of the applicant dealer are or have been financially or operationally involved with any other dealer whose certificate or right to apply for a certificate is currently or has been on probation, suspended, canceled or revoked. (3) Pursuant ORS 822.035(1), (8), and (9), DMV will investigate an applicant who indicates on the vehicle dealer certificate application that his or her vehicle dealer certificate has been revoked or is currently suspended in another jurisdiction. (4) DMV may inspect the location from which the applicant proposes to transact business in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of OAR 735-150-0030 and with any restrictions imposed by any local governing body. (5) DMV may, at any time during or after the application process, investigate to certify compliance with the requirements of ORS 822.025. (6) DMV may investigate any other matters related to an application as it deems necessary within the limits of its authority.