 In order to become registered as a dealer or salesperson, each applicant is screened to ensure they meet the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA).OMVIC conducts a number of background checks on all applicants and each applicant is required to provide a Canada-wide criminal record search at the time of application.These processes help ensure registered dealers and salespeople will conduct themselves with honesty and integrity and in a financially responsible manner – all requirements of the MVDA.