Key Takeaways
- Under the MVDA, a registration continues pending renewal if you applied and paid on time (s. 9(8)).
- If the registrar proposes to refuse renewal, the registration continues until the hearing-request period expires or, if requested, until the Tribunal decides.
- A separate temporary suspension can still be made (s. 10).
- Late renewal applications can lose this protection.
How It Works
Under the MVDA, if a registrant applies for renewal within the prescribed time (or before expiry) and pays the fee, the registration is deemed to continue until renewal is granted, until written notice of a refusal under s. 5.1, or, if the registrar proposes to refuse, until the time for requesting a hearing expires or the Tribunal makes its order (s. 9(8)).
Protecting Yourself
- Renew early and keep proof of filing and payment.
- Respond to information requests promptly.
- If a refusal is proposed, request the hearing immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do other statutes have the same rule?
Several licensing statutes have similar continuation provisions. Check your Act (for example, the NHCLA has a “Continuation pending renewal” provision after s. 43).
Can the regulator still suspend me?
Yes, through a temporary suspension where available (MVDA, s. 10).
Sources
Statutory references are to the provisions listed below, as consolidated on e-Laws when this page was prepared.
- Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002, ss. 9, 10 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017, s. 43 — Checked November 10, 2026.