Key Takeaways
- Motor vehicle dealers must notify OMVIC’s registrar within five days of address, officer and salesperson employment changes (MVDA, s. 24(1)).
- Salespersons must report address and employment changes within five days (MVDA, s. 24(2)).
- Condo management providers and managers have parallel five-day duties (CMSA, s. 45).
- Dealers and providers must give the reason when an employee’s employment ends.
The Five-Day Rules
Dealers must report changes in address for service, officers or directors, and the start or end of each salesperson’s employment, with the reason for any termination (MVDA, s. 24(1)). Condominium management providers have a parallel duty for condominium managers (CMSA, s. 45(1)). Individual registrants must report their own changes (MVDA, s. 24(2); CMSA, s. 45(2)).
Why It Matters
Termination reasons given to the registrar can prompt inquiries. Keep them accurate and factual.
Other Sectors
Real estate and mortgage licensees have notice duties under their own statutes and regulations. Check the current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the registrar notified?
Under the MVDA, on the day of actual notice or, if mailed, the day of mailing (s. 24(3)).
Can a termination reason be challenged?
Get advice if the stated reason is disputed.
Sources
Statutory references are to the provisions listed below, as consolidated on e-Laws when this page was prepared.
- Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002, s. 24 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Condominium Management Services Act, 2015, s. 45 — Checked November 10, 2026.