Salvage Dealer Buyer Identification Card

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Salvage Dealer Buyer Identification Card

Any person licensed as an Ohio salvage motor vehicle dealer, and/or up to two designated employees, who wish to purchase salvage motor vehicles from Ohio salvage motor vehicle auctions or pools.

Persons licensed in another state as a salvage motor vehicle dealer, whose state's requirements are equivalent to those in Ohio, and/or up to two designated employees may apply for Ohio salvage dealer buyer's identification card(s).

Requirements:

Applicants must submit an application, and will not be permitted to purchase from Ohio salvage motor vehicle auctions or pools until licensed.

Application Requirements:

Form BMV 4419 - Requirements and Instructions for completing applications for salvage dealer buyer's identification card.
Form BMV 4420 - application must be completed and notarized.
Form BMV 4318 - Police Report must be completed by their local law enforcement agency.
One 2" by 2" official passport photo.

Additional Information:

Buyer identification cards are non-transferable, and must be returned to the BMV if employment is terminated.

If a buyer identification card is lost, stolen, or damaged, the licensee may make application for a duplicate card. The fee for a duplicate is $35.00. One passport size photograph must be submitted with each completed application for a duplicate buyer identification card. Damaged cards must be returned to the BMV.

A replacement renewal sticker may be obtained by submitting a completed application and a $35.00 fee.

Out-of-State Application Requirements:

See below for additional application requirements for specific states.

Eligibility:

Conviction of a felony or evidence of not being of good financial repute are reasons for denial.

Fees:

First:	$35.00
Renewal:	$35.00
Duplicate:	$35.00

Relevant Code Section:

ORC 4738.18

Inspections:

N/A

Specific Additional State Requirements
ALABAMA	Sales Tax License Motor Vehicle Dealer, Reconditioner, Rebuilder and/or Wholesaler License
ARIZONA	Automotive Recycler License
ARKANSAS	Used motor vehicle dealer's license
CALIFORNIA	Not qualified for issuance
CONNECTICUT	Motor Vehicle Dealers or Repair License - Type of license: "Junk Dealer"
FLORIDA	Not qualified for issuance
GEORGIA	Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealer and Used Motor Vehicle Dealer License
ILLINOIS	Automotive Parts Recycler License
IDAHO	Not qualified for issuance
INDIANA	Salvage Motor Vehicle Business License -- license type--Salvage
IOWA	Authorized Vehicle Recycler/Vehicle Rebuilder License Registered Motor Vehicle Dealer License
KANSAS	Salvage & Storage Certificate of Compliance
KENTUCKY	Restricted/Automotive Recycling Dealer License
LOUISIANA	Auto Dismantler License
MICHIGAN	State of Michigan Department of State Vehicle Dealer License (Class B/C or R) Evidence of record keeping in accordance with state law
MINNESOTA	Dealer License Certificate - Type: Used, Type: Parts
MISSISSIPPI	Not qualified for issuance
MISSOURI	Salvage Dealer or Dismantler Re-builder or Body Shop License NOTE: No wholesale only licensed applicants
NEBRASKA	Not qualified for issuance
NEW YORK	State of NY Dept of Motor Vehicle official business certificate - Dismantler
NORTH CAROLINA	Not qualified for issuance
NORTH DAKOTA	Valid North Dakota Certificate of Dealers License
OKLAHOMA	Automotive, Dismantler & Recycler License
OREGON	Not qualified for issuance
PENNSYLVANIA	Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dealer Registration Card w/abbreviation "Veh Sal Wreck" Commonwealth of PA Automotive Dismantler & Recycler License OR Letter of exemption from same. NOTE: Police and credit reports are NOT required
SOUTH CAROLINA	Not qualified for issuance
SOUTH DAKOTA	Not qualified for issuance
TENNESSEE	Dismantler and Recycler License
TEXAS	Salvage Vehicle Dealer License
VIRGINIA	Commonwealth of Virginia Salvage Dealer and Rebuilder License
WASHINGTON	Vehicle Wrecker/Dismantler License
WEST VIRGINIA	Department of Highways - License to Operate and Maintain a Salvage Yard
WISCONSIN	Salvage Dealer License - License Type 1 or 2
CANADA	Not qualified for issuance
States Not Listed:	When an application is received from a state where no Ohio buyers cards have been issued, the state licensing authority must be contacted for copies of their laws and requirements. Once received, the laws will be reviewed to determine whether or not they are equivalent to Ohio's laws.

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