Digital Dealership Registration program
Eligible motor vehicle dealerships can register vehicles online and issue licence plates and vehicle permits instantly.
Overview
Descriptive transcript: Digital Dealership Registration (DDR) Transforming Your Business
Digital Dealership Registration (DDR) is a web-based application enabling Ontario automobile dealerships to complete vehicle registrations online and limit the need to visit ServiceOntario centres. It is integrated with existing systems to promote a fast, easy and secure way to register a vehicle.
Eligible dealerships can apply to the DDR program to complete the following vehicle registration transactions online with ServiceOntario:
- register new passenger and commercial vehicles with a registered gross weight of less than 3,000 kg with new or pre-owned licence plates
- issue new vehicle permits
- transfer trade-in vehicles that are part of a passenger vehicle purchase agreement
- transfer used passenger and commercial vehicles with a registered gross weight of less than 3,000 kg from dealerships to individuals
- manage stock and conducting related activities
- complete vehicle sales and leases of new and used passenger and commercial vehicles with a registered gross weight of less than 3,000 kg, including when the customer is a joint registrant
- submit Electronic Safety Standard Certificates (E-SSC)
DDR is not replacing services provided by ServiceOntario centres. All in-person vehicle registration services continue to be available, such as:
- registering new and used vehicles
- transferring used vehicles during private sales or from business to business
- registering vehicles to joint, company and fleet registrants
Benefits of participating in the program
Vehicle registration processes are critical in helping the automobile industry get customers in their cars and on the road more efficiently.
Automating the vehicle registration process through the online DDR program helps to:
- improve margins for dealerships
- reduce the time spent dealing with vehicle related administration
- minimize manual business processes through data validation and secure online transactions
- lower administrative burden between dealerships and ServiceOntario
Eligibility
Your dealership must meet the following requirements to participate in the DDR program:
- be in and maintain good standing with the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC)
- identify a Company Security Officer (CSO) who is an individual with contract binding authority required to submit security screening requests for authorized staff using the DDR application
- complete security screening for all individuals who will access the DDR application and/or controlled stock
- complete a DDR Used Vehicle Dealership Onsite Examination Checklist from an acceptable Onsite Examiner (if applicable)
- this is not required for used vehicle dealerships associated with a new vehicle dealership already participating in the DDR program
- enter into a Services Agreement with the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
- have a laser printer and scanner
- have a secure space where stock (such as vehicle permits and licence plates) can be controlled
How to apply
To participate in the DDR program, dealerships must be registered with Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) and be in good regulatory standing.
If your dealership is interested in applying to the DDR program, please contact us below with the following details:
- OMVIC number
- Dealership address
- Primary contact information:
- contact name
- phone number
- email address
After you apply
Our ministry will review your information and contact you to provide more details about the enrollment process. This process can take up to 15 business days.
Applicants will:
- enter into an agreement with the ministry
- establish dealership and user profiles with the ministry to access the online application
- adhere to privacy, security and policy requirements
- manage government stock (licence plates and vehicle permits)
- participate in audit and reconciliation processes