It’s official — Ontario will eliminate the requirement for car dealers to physically transport paperwork back and forth to the service office after each sale or lease.
The recent announcement was made by Ontario Transportation Minister Jeff Yurek, who said the provincial government will “cut red tape” by ensuring auto dealers are able to electronically apply for permits, plates and validation stickers, according to a Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) news release.
“By allowing in-dealership licensing for Ontario auto dealers, Minister Yurek has made the most transformative change affecting the auto retail sector in a generation,” said Cliff Lafreniere, TADA President. “This measure will cut red tape and save time and money for both dealers and consumers.”
Bill 50: Cutting Red Tape for Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2018 was introduced last year as a Private Member’s Bill in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. It was brought forth by Mike Harris, MPP for Kitchener-Conestoga, and received all-party support at Second Reading in November 2018.
The bill brings Ontario in-line with jurisdictions like Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI, New York State, Michigan. Quebec in particular has allowed dealers to conduct in-dealership vehicle registrations since 2002.
