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How to Renew Your Oregon Auto Dealer License

Oregon auto dealers must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Oregon DMV (ODOT Driver & Motor Vehicle Services) Business Licensing Unit / Oregon Dealer Advisory Committee.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Oregon DMV (ODOT Driver & Motor Vehicle Services) Business Licensing Unit / Oregon Dealer Advisory Committee rule on September 4, 2026.

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Oregon auto dealers holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Oregon DMV (ODOT Driver & Motor Vehicle Services) Business Licensing Unit / Oregon Dealer Advisory Committee.

When to renew

Oregon auto dealers licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_822.027)

The continuing education Oregon requires

Oregon DMV (ODOT Driver & Motor Vehicle Services) Business Licensing Unit / Oregon Dealer Advisory Committee requires 12 hours of approved continuing education every 3 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • advertising
  • odometer laws
  • licensing
  • lending practices
  • land use regulations
  • (ten statutory subject areas per ORS 822.027)

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Oregon sets auto dealers requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Oregon DMV (ODOT Driver & Motor Vehicle Services) Business Licensing Unit / Oregon Dealer Advisory Committee requires 12 hours every 3 years, including advertising, odometer laws, licensing, lending practices and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Oregon auto dealers course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Oregon, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with Oregon DMV (ODOT Driver & Motor Vehicle Services) Business Licensing Unit / Oregon Dealer Advisory Committee

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Oregon DMV (ODOT Driver & Motor Vehicle Services) Business Licensing Unit / Oregon Dealer Advisory Committee

Oregon auto dealer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Oregon auto dealers need?
Oregon auto dealers must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Oregon DMV (ODOT Driver & Motor Vehicle Services) Business Licensing Unit / Oregon Dealer Advisory Committee.
What topics are required for Oregon auto dealers continuing education?
Oregon DMV (ODOT Driver & Motor Vehicle Services) Business Licensing Unit / Oregon Dealer Advisory Committee requires coverage of: advertising; odometer laws; licensing; lending practices; land use regulations; (ten statutory subject areas per ORS 822.027).
Is an exam required to renew a Oregon auto dealers license?
Yes — Oregon DMV (ODOT Driver & Motor Vehicle Services) Business Licensing Unit / Oregon Dealer Advisory Committee requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
Can Oregon auto dealers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Oregon requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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