Be a WEB Dealer, Issuing Requirements, Guidelines, Reporting Procedures, WE Dealers, Vehicle Color Information, Vehicle Color Guidelines & Download Forms

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Be a WEB Dealer, Issuing Requirements, Guidelines, Reporting Procedures, WE Dealers, Vehicle Color Information, Vehicle Color Guidelines & Download Forms

Be a WEB Dealer

On September 16^th, 2004, dealers were able to report sales of temporary tags electronically and keep up to $3.50 per tag (Off-highway/APV stickers excluded, see terms below). All they needed was access to the Web. Are YOU interested?

The Temporary Tag Unit, Dealer Licensing Section, is now offering the opportunity for all dealers to report sales of temporary tag registration information via the Web. You will no longer need to send the paper registration to the Temporary Tag Unit by regular mail.

Here is how it works. Dealers purchase tags at a reduced price of $7.00 each and may continue to sell them for up to $10.50 to customers. The dealer will keep the $3.50 difference and key enter the temporary tag registration information, within 48 hours of the sale, through a web-page designed just for this purpose.

Temporary off-highway/APV stickers do not qualify for the WE-Dealer program. Dealers purchase temporary off-highway/APV stickers for $5.50 each and may not sell them for more then $5.50.

To sign up to be an electronic dealer, simply access our website at OhioAutoDealers.com, click on “Online Temporary tag System” and log into the system.

For more information and restrictions, please refer to the Update Dealer Info page or call the Temporary Tag unit at (614) 752-7880.

Issuing Requirements

To issue a temporary tag, there must be a recent legitimate purchase order for the vehicle sold, as outlined in the Ohio Revised Code Section 4517.26.
The purchase order must be executed by the motor vehicle dealer issuing the tag.
A temporary tag may only be issued if the purchaser does not have valid license plates that can be transferred to the newly purchased vehicle.

Guidelines

Only one temporary tag may be issued for each vehicle sold. Dealers may not grant extensions or alter tags in any way.
If a temporary tag expires before the purchaser has received the title, the customer may obtain permission from the Registrar of motor vehicles to purchase a second temporary tag from a Deputy Registrar ONLY. The customer must present the original purchase order and a copy of the original temporary tag registration.
The issuance of temporary tags must be reported to the BMV within 48 hours of issuance. Failure to report them within 48 hours may result in suspension of temporary tag privileges.
If you have questions, or need additional information, please call the Temporary Tag Section at 614-752-7880.

Reporting Procedures

All temporary tags issued by Non-WE Dealers, must be reported by submitting a temporary tag registration application to the BMV, Temporary Tag Unit, within forty-eight (48) hours of issuance.
A temporary tag registration application must be completed at the time a temporary tag is issued. Issue the applications and tags in numerical order. Do not pre-print tag numbers on the applications. This will allow for any applications or tags that may be voided. Do not void a blank tag when an application has been voided, simply complete another application. Allow a full thirty (30) days, including date of issuance, adjusting for 28 and 31 day months.
To void a tag online, access the Website OhioAutoDealers.com and click on Online Services or Dealer Temporary Tags and then Report, Order, Void Tags Electronically to access the Dealer Licensing System. Click on Report, Order, Void Tags Electronically.
If two or more dealerships are operating from the same location, make certain that the temporary tag inventories are kept separate at all times. No dealer is permitted to sell, lend, or give your temporary tags or registration applications to another dealer. Each dealer is responsible for tags and applications consigned to their dealership.
Records must be maintained and easily accessible for a period of three (3) years, as required by Ohio Administrative Code 4501:1-3-04.

WE Dealers

All temporary tags issued by WE-Dealers must be reported electronically by key entering the temporary tag registration information, within 48 hours of the sale, through a Web page designed just for this purpose. DO NOT SEND the white copy of the registration application to the Bureau.

Vehicle Color Information

Ohio has joined many other states in collecting vehicle color information to assist Law Enforcement in identifying specific vehicles. Beginning October 30, 2006, all WE (Web Electronic) dealers will be required to report the color of the vehicle. The information will not be required on the Temporary Tag Registration Application, but will be required information on the key entry screen for reporting temporary tags on-line.

After inputting all Temporary Tag Registration Information on-line, click on the button to “View Color Chart” at the bottom of the screen to select the color that is closest to the vehicle you are registering. If the vehicle has two distinct colors, identify both colors by clicking on both the primary color and secondary color.

For more information, simply access the dealer website at www.OhioAutoDealers.com or click on http://bmv.ohio.gov/pdf_files/NCIC%20Color%20Codes.pdf. Please contact the Temporary Tag Unit at (614) 752-7880 with any other questions.

Vehicle Color Guidelines

I. The customer shall identify the Primary and Secondary colors that are closest to their true vehicle
colors from the Vehicle Color Choice list.

II. Vehicle colors can be assigned as Primary and Secondary, if needed.

Example 1: A vehicle that is entirely Light Blue, shall be entered as:

Primary Color: Light Blue

Example 2: A vehicle that is roughly half Light Blue and half Gray, shall be entered as:

Primary Color: Light Blue

Secondary Color: Gray

® A newer vehicle that would fall into this category is the Honda Element since the front, top and rear are one color and the sides are a second.

® Vehicles that have had exterior parts replaced so as to cause half of the vehicle to be a secondary color would also fall into this category. I.E. A vehicle that is primarily Light Blue but 2 doors and the hood are Gray shall be entered as:

Primary Color: Light Blue

Secondary Color: Gray

III. Vehicle “detailing” shall not be considered as a Primary or Secondary color.

Example 1: A vehicle that’s Primary color is Green but has orange flames on the side shall be
entered as:

Primary Color: Green

Example 2: An Orange truck with a tan pinstripe shall be entered as:

Primary Color: Orange

Example 3: An Orange truck with a thick tan stripe along the step rails shall be entered as:

Primary Color: Orange

Example 4: An Orange Van with a detailed picture on the rear shall be entered as:

Primary Color: Orange

IV. The Multi-Color option shall be used for vehicles that have more than 2 colors.

Example 1: A vehicle that has had multiple exterior panels replaced in multiple colors, causing
the primary color to be unrecognizable shall be entered as:

Primary Color: Multi-Color

Example 2: A vehicle with iridescent paint shall be entered as:

Primary Color: Multi-Color

Download Forms

NOTE:

The following documents are available only in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF). The PDF reader may be downloaded, free-of-charge, from the Adobe Systems Incorporated Internet site.

Click HERE to download the free PDF Reader.

BMV 4379 - Instructions to Dealers Selling Temporary Tags

BMV 4381 - Temporary Tag Request Form

BMV 4382 - Dealer Temporary Tag Void Form

BMV 4436 - Registration Application Screening Instructions

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