Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) In order for
DMV to make a determination of whether a business is legitimate under ORS
802.179(3), the
business must provide evidence to DMV's satisfaction which includes:
(a) One of the following:
(A) A current and valid business,
professional, occupational or commercial license issued by a governmental body
that regulates that type of business, profession, trade or commercial
activity;
(B) A Certificate of
Existence or Authorization issued by the Secretary of State under ORS
60.027,
62.065,
63.027, or
65.027;
(C) A current copy of the Articles of
Incorporation or Articles of Organization, including proof that they have been
filed with the Secretary of State, or if a foreign corporation or foreign
limited liability company, proof that it has been authorized by the Secretary
of State to transact business in Oregon or that it has been formed in
accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated or
organized;
(D) A current copy of
the business Partnership Agreement;
(E) A copy of the business income tax form
filed for the latest tax period for which filing was required;
(F) A certification from the Office of
Minority, Women and Emerging Small Businesses or similar governmental
organization; or
(b) At
least two of the following:
(A) A business
invoice issued by the business within the last three months showing the sale of
a product or service the business provides;
(B) A current business card;
(C) A resume of work completed or products
sold within the last three months, with names and phone numbers of customers
who may be contacted for verification;
(D) A copy of a signed contract for work
performed within the last six months;
(E) A copy of a current rental, lease or
purchase agreement for the business premises, or proof of ownership of the
business premises;
(F) A copy of a
current rental or lease agreement for business equipment or a receipt or
purchase agreement showing the purchase of business equipment. "Business
equipment" means equipment necessary for the business to manufacture or provide
a product or deliver a service and includes such things as a computer,
photocopier, business vehicle, cash register, etc;
(G) A copy of a business related loan
agreement;
(H) A copy of or
reference to a current business advertisement, including but not limited to the
yellow pages, newspaper, television or other media of general circulation. If
from a reference DMV is unable to verify the advertisement, documentation of
the advertisement may be required.
(2) Personal information obtained from DMV by
a legitimate business may be used for the purposes specified in ORS
802.179(3).
(3) Only an individual who is an employee or
owner of the business may obtain personal information from DMV. No other
business or individual may act as a third party to obtain personal information
on behalf of a legitimate business.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS
184.619,
192.324,
802.179 &
802.183
