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ALABAMA
Board Contact Person: Keith E. Warren, Executive Director - Hope Childers, Administrator
Board Telephone Number: 334-420-7235
Contact Person Email: keith@alstateboard.com or hope@alstateboard.com
Board’s Email: auctioneers@alstateboard.com
Board’s Website: www.auctioneer.alabama.gov
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: Yes
Pre-licensing Education Required: Yes, if the apprentice serves only a one-year apprenticeship….No, if the apprentice serves a two-year apprenticeship
Written Examination Required: Yes
No exam is required if the license is being obtained through reciprocity, however, there are time limits on licensure for some states
Examinations Offered: Monthly
Continuing Education Requirement - Yes, 6 hours every odd-numbered year. Licensees 65 years and older are exempt
Third-Party Reciprocity Allowed: Yes, the Board no longer has a residency requirement
Licenses Expire: September 30th annually
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: 2-3 weeks
Alabama Requires Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: Yes
Require An Auction Firm License: Yes
Internet/Online Auctions: There is no governing authority if the auction is strictly online. Please reference the Attorney General’s Opinion http://auctioneer.alabama.gov/PDF/AGOpinion2018-040.pdf
Alabama Reciprocal Agreements: AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN. TX, VA, WV
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Alabama: Contact the Board office for this information - Alabama Dept. of Revenue-Sales, Use & Business Tax Division @ 334-242-1490
ARKANSAS
Board Contact Person: Kelli Black
Board Telephone Number: 501-682-1156
Contact Person Email: kelli.black@arkansas.gov
Board’s Email: kelli.black@Aarkansas.gov
Board’s Website: http://www.aralb.com
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: No
Pre-licensing Education Required: No
Written Examination Required: Yes
No exam is required if a license is being obtained through reciprocity
Examinations Offered: 4 Times Annually
Continuing Education Requirement - Yes, 6 hours per year
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed: No
Licenses Expire: Annually on June 30th
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: Minimum of 8 weeks due to background checks
Arkansas Requires Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: Yes
State Require An Auction Firm License: No
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: No
With What States Does Arkansas Have Reciprocal Agreements: AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, WI
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Contact the Board office for information on this.
FLORIDA
Board Contact Person: Amanda Ackermann or
Board Telephone Number: 850-717-1982
Contact Person Email: amanda.ackermann@myfloridalicense.com
Board’s Email: Same as above
Board’s Website: http://www.myfloridalicense.com
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: No, if classroom instruction has been completed by the licensee.
Pre-licensing Education Required: Yes, 80 hours of instruction from an approved auction school.
Written Examination Required: Yes, for an initial license unless qualified for reciprocity or endorsement
(No exam is required if the license is being obtained through reciprocity)
Examinations Offered: Daily
Continuing Education Requirement: No
Third-Party Reciprocity Allowed: Yes
Licenses Expire: November 30th of odd-numbered years
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: 4 weeks
Florida Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: No. Only a broker's license is required. A licensed broker is defined in Section 475.00(1)(a). Florida Statutes do not require an auctioneer license to sell real estate at auction.
Auction Firm License: Yes
Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: No
With What States Does Florida Have Reciprocal Agreements: AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MS, NH, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, WI
Does State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Contact the Florida Department of Revenue at Welcome to the Florida Department of Revenue website
GEORGIA
Board Contact Person: Brad Coman, Executive Director
Board Telephone Number: 844-753-7825
Contact Person Email: bcoman@sos.ga.gov
Board’s Email: Trades3@sos.ga.gov
Board’s Website: https://sos.ga.gov/Georgia-auctioneers-commission
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: No
Pre-licensing Education Required: Yes, must attend an approved auction school
Examination Required: Yes
(No exam is required if the license is being obtained through reciprocity however, there are time limits on licensure for some states)
Examinations Offered: Administered by PSI, exams are given frequently according to the OPSI schedule. Applicants approved for the exam by the Commission are contacted by PSI to verify eligibility and to provide instructions on registering for the exam.
Continuing Education Requirement - Yes, 8 hours within the previous 24 months
Third-Party Reciprocity Allowed: No
Licenses Expire: February 28th of the even-numbered years
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: The agency asks that applicants allow up to 15 days for processing of all applications and correspondence. The Commission has given staff the authority to issue some licenses once the application is complete. For applications that require full Commission review, the Commission meets every other month and those applications are reviewed and approved then.
Georgia Requirement of both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: Yes. For Real Estate licenses, contact the Georgia Real Estate Commission
Auction Firm License: Yes
Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: Yes. There is no exemption in Georgia Law for online auctions.
Georgia Have Reciprocal Agreements: The Commission does not maintain an official list of states. Individual state licensing requirements are reviewed when making decisions on licensing a Georgia license.
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Yes. For possible exceptions, contact the GA Department of Revenue
ILLINOIS
Board Contact Person: Susan Sigourney
Board Telephone Number: 217-785-9640
Contact Person Email: susan.sigourney@illinois.gov
Board’s Email: no e-mail but web address is www.idfpr.com/profs/auctioneers.asp
Board’s Website: https://www.idfpr.com/profs/auctioneers.asp
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: N/A
Pre-licensing Education Required: NO
Written Examination Required: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
Examinations Offered: Weekly, Monday through Friday
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: Yes, 12 hours every two years, but the auctioneer is exempt from CE if it is his or her first renewal.
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed: Yes, but you still must be licensed in a state with which Illinois has a reciprocal agreement. However, you do not need to reside in that state.
Licenses Expire: December 31, 2014, and then every two years thereafter on December 31 in the even numbered years.
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: 4-6 weeks
Illinois Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: To sell “real” property in Illinois, you must have an IL real estate license (there are auctioneers who were grandfathered when the law passed, therefore they can auction “real” property at auction without a real estate license. Their auction license numbers begin with “440”. This grandfather opportunity was over 6-30-2000. No one can obtain a license with”440” now. An auctioneer will be able to obtain a real estate auction certification by successfully completing a 40 30 hour course. The auctioneer’s role will be limited to establishing the time, place, and method of the real estate auction, placing advertisements regarding the auction, crying, or calling the auction- This is not available yet..
Require An Auction Firm License: Yes, for Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships
Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: No
Reciprocal Agreements: AL, AR, FL, IN, MA, MS, OH, TN, TX, WI
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Contact Illinois Department of Revenue, www.revenue.state.il.us for information on this
INDIANA
Board Contact Person: Toby Snell, Director
Board Telephone Number: 317-234- 8800
Contact Person Email: Tobsnell@pla.In.gov
Board’s Email: pla14@pla.in.gov
Board’s Website: pla.in.gov
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: No
Pre-licensing Education Required: Yes
Written Examination Required: Yes for first issuance
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
Examinations Offered: 6 times annually
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: Yes, 16 hours every four years
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed: No
Licenses Expire: February 28th every four years
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: 4-6 weeks for processing
Indiana Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: No
State Require An Auction Firm License: This license is no longer offered or recognized. Auction Company License-This license is required if a person or persons as a part of its business, arranges, manages, sponsors, or carries out auctions.
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: No
With What States Does Indiana Have Reciprocal Agreements: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, KY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
Does State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Check Statutes & Rules.
KENTUCKY
Board Contact Person: Pam Samples, Administrative Coordinator, and Executive Director Robert Astorino
Board Telephone Number: 502-782-0722
Contact Person Email: Pam.samples@ky.gov
Board’s Email: auctioneers@ky.gov
Board’s Website: auctioneers@ky.gov
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: Yes, a 1 year/10 auction apprenticeship is required
Pre-licensing Education Required: Yes, 12 hours for apprentice and 80 hours for Principal
Written Examination Required: Yes
(No exam is required if the license is being obtained through reciprocity)
How Often Are Examinations Offered: Weekly and monthly through the Kentucky Community and Technical Colleges throughout the state.
Continuing Education Requirement - All licensees, except those licensed before 01/01/1980, must take 6 hours. Core every four years. After 25 years of continuous licensure, the Core is no longer required, but CE is still required.
Third-Party Reciprocity Allowed: Yes
Licenses Expire: June 30th of each year
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: Less than 10 days
Kentucky Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: Both licenses are required; however, there is no requirement that they are held by the same person. Auctioneers may work with a broker.
State Require An Auction Firm License: No, we only license individual auctioneers
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: Yes
With What States Does Kentucky Have Reciprocal Agreements: AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, LA, MA, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV, WI
Does State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Yes. Yes to all personal property including estates.
LOUISIANA
Board Contact Person: Sandy Edmonds
Board Telephone Number: 225-295-8420
Contact Person Email: Sandy@lalb.org
Board’s Email: admin@lalb.org
Board’s Website: www.lalb.org
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: No
Pre-licensing Education Required: Yes, Board approved auction school or Board approved apprenticeship
Written Examination Required: Yes
(No exam is required if the license is being obtained through reciprocity)
Examinations Offered: Examinations are scheduled as needed based on submitted applications
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: No
Third-Party Reciprocity Allowed: No
Licenses Expire: December 31st annually
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: All applications go before the board for approval at a regularly scheduled board meeting.. The board meets every other month. A temporary license may be issued when a license is needed prior to the next scheduled meeting.
Louisiana Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: No, however, we recommend a licensed broker be involved in the process.
Require An Auction Firm License: Yes. However, Louisiana residents and Arkansas, South Carolina and Texas reciprocal licensees are exempt if the business is a sole proprietorship.
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: Yes
With What States Does Louisiana Have Reciprocal Agreements: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Yes, please contact the Louisiana Department of Revenue for specific tax information.
MAINE
Board Contact Person: Elizabeth Moulton, Office Specialist I
Board Telephone Number: 207-624-8521
Contact Person Email: Elizabeth.moulton@maine.gov
Board’s Email: auctioneers.board@maine.gov
Board’s Website: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-licensing-auctioneers
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: No
Pre-licensing Education Required: No
Written Examination Required: Yes
Examinations Offered: at least 4 times per year
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: No
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed: No reciprocity at all
Licenses Expire: March 31st of each year
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: N/A
Maine Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: If an auctioneer engages in real estate brokerage, the auctioneer must be licensed under Chapter 114 as a real estate licensee, except that a real estate license is not required if the auctioneer is hired to call bids on real estate being sold at an auction and the auctioneer does not prepare contracts or otherwise control the actual sale or take custody of any part of the purchase price
STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE? No
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: See exemptions to Licensing #8 Contracted Internet services
Maine Have Reciprocal Agreements: N/A
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Contact Board office for information on this.
MASSACHUSETTS
Board Contact Person: Massachusetts Division of Standards—James P. Cassidy, Jr.
Board Telephone Number: 617-727-3480 ext.21131
Contact Person Email: james.cassidy@state.ma.gov
Board’s Email:
Board’s Website:
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: No
Pre-licensing Education Required: Yes
Written Examination Required: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity) however they must have taken an exam in the state where they became licensed
Examinations Offered: the auctioneer must pass a written examination given by an independent testing service.
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: No, a $10,000 bond is required
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed: No
Licenses Expire: One year from the date if issue
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: 10 days
Massachusetts Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: No, just an auctioneer license
State Require An Auction Firm License: Optional. The Division issues licenses only to human beings, not corporate or other entities
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: Check with office
States Does Massachusetts Have Reciprocal Agreements: FL, IL, KY, MS, NH, NC, TN
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Yes
MISSISSIPPI
Board Contact Person: Yvonne Laird
Board Telephone Number: 601-750-4909
Contact Person Email: info.msauctioneercommission@gmail.com
Board’s Email: same as above
Board’s Website: http://www.auctioneers.ms.gov
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: No
Pre-licensing Education Required: Yes, graduation from an approved auctioneer school
Written Examination Required: Yes
(No exam is required if a license is being obtained through reciprocity)
Examinations Offered: Upon receipt of an examination application
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: No
MISSISSIPPI ACCEPT ONLINE EDUCATION? Yes, from a previously approved auctioneer school
Third-Party Reciprocity Allowed: No
Licenses Expire: March 1 of every odd year
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: 45 days or the next scheduled Commission meeting
Mississippi Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: Yes, he must have both an auctioneer license and a real estate broker license
State Require An Auction Firm License: If you own the auction company and/or serve as a principal officer AND serve as the only auctioneer on behalf of the business, then and only then are you exempt from having a firm license (in-state or out-of-state). Therefore, if you hire additional auctioneers to provide auction services on behalf of your company, you are required to have a firm license.
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: Yes
Mississippi Have Reciprocal Agreements: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, NC, NH, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Yes under normal circumstances. Sales tax issues are referred to the Mississippi Department of Revenue.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Board Contact Person: Talia Wilson
Board Telephone Number: 603-271-3242
Contact Person Email: Talia.Wilson@sos.nh.gov
Board’s Email: Same as above
Board’s Website: http://sos.nh.gov/administration/administration/auctioneers
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: Yes
Pre-licensing Education Required: Yes
Written Examination Required: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
Examinations Offered: 4 times annually
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: No
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed: No
Licenses Expire: Two years from that date of approval
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: Right now their Board meets every other month, so it takes up to 2 months for issuance of a license
New Hampshire Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: No
State Require An Auction Firm License: No
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: No New Hampshire does not have authority over internet auctions
New Hampshire Have Reciprocal Agreements: FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MA, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WV
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Contact Board office for information on this.
NORTH CAROLINA
Board Contact Person: Charles Diehl
Board Telephone Number: 919-567-2844
Board’s Email: http://www.ncalb.org
Contact Person Email: info@ncalb.org
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: Only if person does not go to auction school
Pre-licensing Education Required: Only if person does not serve a 2 year apprenticeship
Written Examination Required: Yes
(No exam is required if the license is being obtained through reciprocity)
Examinations Offered: Six (6) times annually.
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: Yes, 4 hours per year
Third-Party Reciprocity Allowed: No
Licenses Expire: June 30th of each year
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: Approximately one month. This really depends on when the application is received. We have deadline dates and all applications must go before the board for approval. Once approved the license is issued.
North Carolina Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: Yes, but there are other optional scenarios.
State Require An Auction Firm License: Yes
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: Yes
North Carolina Have Reciprocal Agreements: AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MA, MS, NH, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, WI—Special conditions apply for FL, LA, MA, NH, TX and WI (see back page for these conditions)
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Contact the Board office for information on this.
Special conditions apply to reciprocal agreements with FL, LA, MA, NH, TX and WI
by North Carolina Law
FL-Reciprocal applicants must be licensed as an auctioneer in good standing in Florida and must reside in Florida. If licensed as a Florida auctioneer by apprenticeship, they must be licensed as a Florida auctioneer for at least one year in good standing and must reside in Florida.
LA-Reciprocal applicants from Louisiana who received their license by attending as auction school must be licensed as an auctioneer in good standing in Louisiana and must reside in Louisiana. Reciprocal applicants from Louisiana who received their auctioneer license by completing an apprenticeship must have been licensed for the previous one year as an auctioneer in good standing in Louisiana and must reside in Louisiana.
MA-Reciprocal applicants who received their auctioneer license by attending a non-accredited auction school must be licensed for the previous two years as an auctioneer in good standing in Massachusetts and must reside in Massachusetts, and must successfully complete the North Carolina auctioneer examination. Reciprocal applicants from Massachusetts who received their auctioneer license by being granted the grandfather provision in 1986 must be licensed for the previous two years as an auctioneer in good standing in Massachusetts and must reside in Massachusetts and must successfully complete the North Carolina auctioneer examination. Reciprocal applicants from Massachusetts who received their auctioneer license by attending an accredited auction school must be licensed as an auctioneer in good standing in Massachusetts and must reside in Massachusetts and must successfully complete the North Carolina auctioneer examination
NH-Reciprocal applicants from New Hampshire who received their license by attending an approved auction school must be licensed as an auctioneer in good standing in New Hampshire and must reside in New Hampshire. Reciprocal applicants who received their license by serving a six month apprenticeship must be licensed for a previous one and one half years as an auctioneer in good standing in New Hampshire and must reside in New Hampshire.
TX- Reciprocal applicants from Texas must have been licensed for the previous two years as an auctioneer in good standing in Texas and must reside in Texas.
WI- Reciprocal applicants from Wisconsin must have been licensed for the previous two years as an auctioneer in good standing in Wisconsin and must reside in Wisconsin.
NORTH DAKOTA
Board Contact Person: Shelly Bauske
Board Telephone Number:701-328-4070
Contact Person Email: sbauske@nd.gov
Board’s Email:
Board’s Website:
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: No
Pre-licensing Education Required: Yes, see NDCC 51-05.1-02
Written Examination Required: No
Examinations Offered: N/A
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: No
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed: No
Licenses Expire: December 31st, annually
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: N/A
North Dakota Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: An auctioneer can sell real estate at public auction without a real estate license, but once the hammer drops, the auctioneer is required to have a real estate license to proceed with any further actions in selling real estate. For additional information see the article found at: https://psc.nd.gov/forms/auctions/Article-SellingRealEstateAtPublicAuction.pdf or contact agency for clarification.
State Require An Auction Firm License: An auction firm license is not required; however, an auction clerk is required to clerk the sale and handle the funds. The auction clerk must be licensed and bonded. Contact agency for clarification.
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: No, provided the auction is held exclusively via the internet and there is no live auction component. See NDCC 51-05.1-04
States Does North Dakota Have Reciprocal Agreements: None
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Yes, contact the North Dakota Tax Dept.
OHIO
Board Contact Person: Donna Potter
Board Telephone Number: 614-728-6350
Contact Person Email: Donna.Potter@agri.ohio.gov
Board’s Email: auctioneer@agri.ohio.gov
Board’s Website: Welcome to the Auctioneers Program I Ohio Department of Agriculture
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: Yes
Pre-licensing Education Required: Must attend approved auction school before application for apprentice license is made
Written Examination Required: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
Examinations Offered: Auctioneer exam-4 times annually, and Apprentice and Firm Manager exam-monthly
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: No
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed: Yes
Licenses Expire: Annually on June 30th. Auctioneer licensees with last names beginning with A-K and X-Z renew in Odd numbered years and names beginning with K-W renew in even numbered years. Apprentice and Auction Firm licenses renew annually.
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: Generally within 72 hours upon receipt of a completed application; however the statute permits 30 days for processing. Keep in mind you must have license in hand prior to any advertisement being run.
Ohio Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: Yes
State Require An Auction Firm License: Yes. A separate license is required if you are a corporation, LLC, partnership or association. There are two business types available: Auctioneer license for a corporation, LLC, partnership or association, or an auction firm license.
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: Currently, ORC 4707.02(B) exempts online auctions unless they are conducted in conjunction with a live auction
States Does Ohio Have Reciprocal Agreements: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Contact Ohio Department of Taxation at 614-466-4810.
PENNSYLVANIA
Board Contact Person: Terrie Kocher, Board Administrator
Board Telephone Number: 717-783-3397
Contact Person Email: st-auctioneer@pa.gov
Board’s Email: st-auctioneer@pa.gov
Board’s Website: www.dos.pa.gov/auct
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: Please refer to Section3.(e)(1)(3) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act.,
Pre-licensing Education Required: Please refer to Section3.(e)(2) and (3) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act
Written Examination Required: Please refer to Section 3.(e) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Act
Examinations Offered: Daily
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: No
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed: Please refer to Section 12(a)(1)(2)(3)(a.1) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act
Licenses Expire: February 28th of odd numbered years
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: 3-4 weeks
Pennsylvania Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: No
State Require An Auction Firm License: Please refer to Section 3.(e.1(1) and Section 5.(b.1) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Act
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania does not distinguish between online auctions and in-person auctions. Pursuant to the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act
States Does Pennsylvania Have Reciprocal Agreements: Please refer to Section 12(a)(1)(2)(3)(a.1) of the Auctioneer and Trading Assistant Registration Act
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Yes.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Board Contact Person: Amy Holleman
Board Telephone Number: 803-896-4670
Contact Person Email: amy.holleman@llr.sc.gov
Board’s Email: contact.auctioneers@llr.sc.gov
Board’s Website: https://www.llr.sc.gov/auc/
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: Optional-in lieu of auctioneering school
Pre-licensing Education Required: Optional-in lieu of serving an apprenticeship
Written Examination Required: Yes
(No exam is required if the license is being obtained through reciprocity)
Examinations Offered: Examinations are given through a third-party PSI
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: Yes, 8 hours every two years
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed: Yes
Licenses Expire: Auctioneer and auction firm licenses expire on June 30th of odd years (2017, 2019, etc.) Apprentice Auctioneer licenses expire annually on June 30th.
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: 7-14 days
Does South Carolina Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: a licensed auctioneer may call a real estate auction without a real estate license if a real estate broker is engaged to handle the real estate transaction. If the auctioneer does not have a real estate license, his duties must be limited to calling the bids.
Require An Auction Firm License: Yes, an auction firm license is required for business entities
Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: The South Carolina Auctioneers Commission treats online auctions the same as they do in-person auctions
States Does South Carolina Have Reciprocal Agreements: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, PA, , TN, TX, VA, WV
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Contact the South Carolina Department of Revenue for information on this.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Board Contact Person: Melissa Miller
Board Telephone Number: 605-773-3600
Contact Person Email: Melissa.miller@state.sd.us
Board’s Email: dlr.realestate@state.sd.us
Board’s Website:
Auctioneer License Required: No. You can do auctions with your Broker/Broker Associate license
Apprentice License Required: No
Pre-licensing Education Required: Yes
Written Examination Required: Yes
Examinations Offered: By appointment
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: Yes. 24 hours every two years
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed: No
Licenses Expire: Every two years on December 31st
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: Usually within two weeks of receipt. Nonresident brokers, broker associates and salespersons acting as auctioneers must complete the South Dakota specific portion of the licensing exam for those categories of licensure. Nonresident licensed auctioneers must complete pre-licensing courses and pass the auctioneer licensing exam. In addition, South Dakota no longer offer true reciprocity for brokers, broker associates and salespersons because they now have to complete the South Dakota specific portion of the licensing exam and also must submit to a criminal background check.
South Dakota Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: South Dakota requires only one or the other
State Require An Auction Firm License: If the firm structure is other than a sole proprietorship, then it needs to be issued a firm license
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: Yes
States Does South Dakota Have Reciprocal Agreements: No reciprocal agreements with any state
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Contact South Dakota Department of Revenue for information on this.
TENNESSEE
Board Contact Person: Roxana Gumucio
Board Telephone Number: 615-741-3600
Contact Person Email: Roxana.gumucio@tn.gov
Board’s Email: ce.auctioneer@tn.gov
Board’s Website: http://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/auctioneers.html
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: Yes
Pre-licensing Education Required: Yes
Written Examination Required: Yes
(No exam is required if the license is being obtained through reciprocity)
Examinations Offered: 5 days per week
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: 6 hours each renewal (2 years)
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed: No
Licenses Expire: every 2 years from the issuance date
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: Approximately 10 business days
Tennessee Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: Yes
Require An Auction Firm License: No. Effective July 1, 2019, the firm and gallery license requirements are no longer needed.
Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: Not at this time
States Does Tennessee Have Reciprocal Agreements: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, WV and WI
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: See FAQ’s at board’s website, www.tn.gov/commerce/boards/auction, or contact the TN Dept. of Revenue’s website, www.tn.gov/revenue/tntaxes/salesanduse
TEXAS
Board Contact Person: Latasha Poland
Board Telephone Number: 800-803-9202
Contact Person Email: latasha.poland@tdlr.texas.gov
Board’s Email: auctioneers@tdlr.texas.gov
Board’s Website: www.tdlr.texas.gov
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: Yes. Effective 09-01-2015, via House Bill 2481, the Associate Auctioneer program is back at TDLR, It is virtually the same as it was pre 2013, when it was taken out during the legislative session.
Pre-licensing Education Required: Yes
Written Examination Required: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
Examinations Offered: Daily
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: As of January 1, 2006 6 hours will be required
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed: No
Licenses Expire: Annually
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: 7-10 days
Texas Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: No real estate license is required to “auction” the property, but to “sell” it (filling out forms, etc.) a real estate license is required
State Require An Auction Firm License: No
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: No
States Does Texas Have Reciprocal Agreements: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, VA, WV, WI
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Yes
VERMONT
Board Contact Person: Judith Roy
Board Telephone Number: 802-828-3228
Contact Person Email: Judith.roy@vermont.gov
Board’s Email: Same as above
Board’s Website: https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: Yes
Pre-licensing Education Required: Yes, if they apply by education
Written Examination Required: No
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
Examinations Offered:
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: No
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed:
Licenses Expire: Bi-annually
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License:
Vermont Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: If they are practicing under an auctioneer’s scope of practice yes. If they are practicing under the scope of real estate, yes
State Require An Auction Firm License: Businesses in Vermont must be registered with Vermont Secretary of State (Corporations Division)
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: Please go to their website https://sos.vermont.gov./opr/., click on Professions, click on Auctioneers, select Statute & Rules.
States Does Vermont Have Reciprocal Agreements:
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State:
VIRGINIA
Board Contact Person: Kate Nosbisch and Bonnie Davis
Board Telephone Number: 804-367-8506
Contact Person Email: bonnie.davis@dpor.virginia.gov
Board’s Email: auctioneers@dpor.virginia.gov
Board’s Website: http://www.dpor.virginia.gov
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: No
Pre-licensing Education Required: Yes
Written Examination Required: Yes
(No exam is required if the license is being obtained through reciprocity)
Examinations Offered: Daily
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: Six (6) hours of continuing education is required for renewal or reinstatement of a license.
Third-Party Reciprocity Allowed: Yes
Licenses Expire: 24 months from the last day of the month in which the license was issued
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: If all paperwork is in order, 2 weeks
Virginia Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: No, as long as the licensed auctioneer complies with the provisions of Subsection A 8 of Section 54.1-2103 of the Code of Virginia
Auction Firm License: Yes
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: No
With What States Does Virginia Have Reciprocal Agreements: FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WV, and AL pending
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Contact the Board office for information on this.
WASHINGTON
Board Contact Person: Sandra Gonzales, Program Manager
Board Telephone Number: 380-664-6636
Contact Person Email: sgonzales@dol.wa.gov
Board’s Email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
Board’s Website: https/www.dol.wa.gov/business/auctioneers/index.html
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: Washington State does not have an apprentice license
Pre-licensing Education Required: There are no educational requirements in Washington State
Written Examination Required: There are no examination requirements in Washington State
How Often Are Examinations Offered: NA
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: No
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed: NA
Licenses Expire: Annually
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: NA
Washington Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: Yes Auctioneers can auction real estate, however, a licensed real estate person will have to process the paperwork
State Require An Auction Firm License: Yes
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: Yes, if the business is located in Washington State or they have a pick-up location in Washington State
States Does Washington Have Reciprocal Agreements: NA
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Contact WA ST Department of Revenue at https://dor.wa.gov/
WEST VIRGINIA
Board Contact Person: Jodee Martin
Board Telephone Number: 304-558-3200
Contact Person Email: jodeemartin@wvda.us
Board’s Email: wvauctioneers@wvda.us
Board’s Website: https://agriculture.wva.gov/divisions/executive/Pages/Auctioneers.aspx
Auctioneer License Required: Yes
Apprentice License Required: Yes
Pre-licensing Education Required: If an apprentice attends an “approved” auction school the apprentice is required to serve a six-month apprenticeship. If the apprentice does not attend an “approved” auction school a two-year apprenticeship is required.
Written Examination Required: Yes, for both the apprentice and auctioneer license
(No exam is required if a license is being obtained through reciprocity unless the reciprocal license has lapsed for 2 years or more. A license is only attainable once through reciprocity §61-11B-11 11.3
Examinations Offered: Twice annually
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: Yes, 6 hours for auctioneers and 3 hours for apprentice auctioneers
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed: No
Licenses Expire: June 30, annually
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: 7-10 business days
Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: Yes, see WV Code 19-2C-1 for exceptions and §30-40-5
Require An Auction Firm License: Yes
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: Yes
States Does West Virginia Have Reciprocal Agreements: AL, FL, GA, IN KY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: It depends on the type of sale. Auctioneers should contact WV State Tax Department, 304-558-3333
WISCONSIN
Board Contact Person: Dan Williams
Board Telephone Number: 608-266-2112
Contact Person Email: Dan1.williams@wisconsin.gov
Board’s Email: DSPSBoards@wisconsin.gov
Board’s Website:
Auctioneer License Required: Yes (registration is required)
Apprentice License Required: No, if a person wishes to practice while waiting to take the next available exam, they must obtain a temporary auctioneer registration
Pre-licensing Education Required: No
Written Examination Required: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
Examinations Offered: Daily, by appointment only
Continuing Education Requirement, And If So, What: Yes, 12 hours every two years
Third Party Reciprocity Allowed: If you are asking whether we will grant a reciprocal registration to an applicant based upon a credential in another state that is also based upon a credential in another state, the answer is No. In such case, Wisconsin would determine whether the states the applicant is seeking reciprocity from have requirements that are substantially equivalent to the requirements for registration in Wisconsin.
Licenses Expire: 12/14 of every even numbered year
For Reciprocal Licenses Only - Approximate Length Of Time From Receipt Of Application And Fully Completed Forms Until Issuance Of Reciprocal License: 10 days
Wisconsin Require Both A Real Estate License And An Auctioneer License To Sell Real Estate At Auctions: No
State Require An Auction Firm License: Yes
State Have The Authority To Regulate Internet/Online Auctions: Check with office
States Does Wisconsin Have Reciprocal Agreements: AR, IL, KY, NC, TN, TX
State Sales Tax Apply To Auctions In Your State: Contact the Department of Revenue (608) 266-2776 for a brochure which explains the sales requirements for auctions, or call the Board office for information on this.