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Compensation Fund FAQs
What is the Compensation Fund?
Who pays into the Compensation Fund?
How do consumers make a claim?
What is covered?
Where can consumers review the detailed legal definitions and claim criteria for their claim?
Is there a limit on the claim amount?
Is there a time limit to submit a claim to the Compensation Fund?
Can consumers make a claim to the Compensation Fund for a snowmobile or pull trailer?
If the motor vehicle was used in full or part for business purposes, are consumers still eligible to make a claim?
If a consumer no longer lives in Ontario, can they still make a claim to the Compensation Fund?
What is the first step in filing a claim to the Compensation Fund?
How do consumers send a written notice to a dealer by registered mail or by courier?
The Compensation Fund Forms refer to information of the Claimant. Who is the claimant?
What is an Affidavit?
Do all claimants need to complete the Cash Payment of Affidavit?
Do claimants need to send all of original documents when making a claim to the Compensation Fund?
How can consumers submit their application?
Who reviews the claims made to the Compensation Fund?
Can consumers attend a meeting with the Board of Trustees?
When can a claimant expect a decision from the Board?
What if the claimant doesn’t agree with the decision of the Board of Trustees?
If a consumer needs help filling out the Compensation Fund Application Forms, who can they call?