Dealers

Who should I contact if I have any questions about dealer licensing?

The Division of Finance and Corporate Securities is the agency who has the responsibility for manufactured structure dealer licensing and regulation.  Information is available on their web site at: http://dfcs.oregon.gov/manufactured_structures_dealer.html

Does a dealer need a trip permit to move a new home from the manufacturer or  between dealer inventory lots?

A new homes identified as "dealer inventory" may be moved between a dealer's inventory lots provided the dealer has obtained the appropriate dealer license for the lots in question. Please note that a trip permit is required whenever a used home is moved from one site or dealer location to another.

A new home that is moving from the manufacturer to an actual site (not a dealer lot), even if the home has not been sold, should have a trip permit issued for the move.

As a dealer, am I subject to taxation on a home I have installed as a spec home?

The home is considered dealer inventory if it has no owners attached and is marked as dealer inventory in the LOIS system even though it is not located on a dealer lot.  You should check with your county tax collector?s office if you have questions on taxation.
See ORS 446.576

How should a dealer handle a spec home that is placed in a manufactured home park?

The initial placement of a spec home on a lot and in a park, before it has actually been sold, would be viewed as movement from the manufacturer to an actual site.  A trip permit should be purchased for the movement of this home.

Can an Escrow Agent complete the sales transaction of a manufactured structure on behalf of my dealership?

Yes, provided the conditions specified in ORS 446.591 are met.

Why should I use the LOIS system?

The LOIS system is functional and convenient. As a LOIS user you can:

• File ownership documents on behalf of the owner
• Release interest in homes you sell
• Empower an escrow agent to conduct business on your behalf
• Purchase and print trip permits online
• Complete transactions from your office

What information can I print from the system?

Different "user" groups will be able to run various information reports from the LOIS system. There is also a function that allows the user to download all maintained information that applies to their particular user group to MS Excel and manipulate the data as desired.