Note: Explanation of Third Party Reciprocity – Third Party Reciprocity means that you do not have to reside in the state where you are presently licensed in order to get a reciprocal license in another state.
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Alabama
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Keith E. Warren, Executive Director– Hope Childers, Administrator
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 334-420-7235
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: keith@alstateboard.com or hope@alstateboard.com
BOARD’S E-MAIL: auctioneers@warrenandco.com
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://www.auctioneer.alabama.gov
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes if apprentice serves only one year apprenticeship, and No if the apprentice serves a two year apprenticeship
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity however there are time limits on licensure for some states)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Monthly
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? Yes, 6 hours every odd numbered year. Licensees 65 years and older are exempt.
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: Yes, the Board no longer has a residency requirement.
WHEN DO LICENSES EXPIRE: September 30th annually
APPROXIMATE LENGTH OF TIME FROM RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND FULLY COMPLETED FORMS UNTIL ISSUANCE OF RECIPROCAL LICENSE: 2-3 weeks
DOES ALABAMA REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: Yes
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE: Yes
WITH WHAT STATES DOES ALABAMA HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN. TX, VA, WV
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE: Contact Board office for this information contact the Alabama Dept. of Revenue-Sales, Use & Business Tax Division @ 334-242-1490
Arkansas
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Kelli Black
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 501-682-1156
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: kelli.black@arkansas.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: arkansas.gov
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://www.aralb.com
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: No
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: 4 times annually
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? Yes, 6 hours per year
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
WHEN DO 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
DOES ARKANSAS REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: Yes
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE? No
WITH WHAT STATES DOES ARKANSAS HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, PA,TN, TX, WI
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE: Contact Board office for information on this.
Florida
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Anne Ahrendt
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 850-717-1982
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: anne.ahrendt@myfloridalicense.com
BOARD’S E-MAIL: Same as above
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://www.myfloridalicense.com
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No, if classroom instruction has been completed by the licensee.
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes, 80 hours of instruction from an approved auction school.
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes for initial license unless qualified for reciprocity or endorsement
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Daily
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? No
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: Yes
WHEN DO LICENSES EXPIRE: November 30th of odd numbered years
APPROXIMATE LENGTH OF TIME FROM RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND FULLY COMPLETED FORMS UNTIL ISSUANCE OF RECIPROCAL LICENSE: 4 weeks
DOES FLORIDA REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: 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.
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE? Yes
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 Florida Department of Revenue – Welcome to the Florida Department of Revenue web site.
Illinois
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Susan Sigourney
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 217-785-9640
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: susan.sigourney@illinois.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: no e-mail
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://www.idfpr.com/profs/auctioneers.asp
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: N/A
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: No
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Weekly, Monday through Friday
IS THERE A 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.
IS 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.
WHEN DO LICENSES EXPIRE: Every two years on December 31st in 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
DOES ILLINOIS REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: 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 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
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE: Yes, for Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships
WITH WHAT STATES DOES ILLINOIS HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: AL, AR, FL, IN, MA, MS, OH, TN, TX, WI
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE: Contact Illinois Department of Revenue, www.revenue.state.il.us for information on this?
Kentucky
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Lavonne Bowling, Administrative Coordinator and Executive Director H. E. “Beaver” Corder III
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 502-564-7760
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: lavonne.bowling@y.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: auctioneers@ky.gov
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://www.kyauctioneers.gov
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes, a 1 year/10 auction apprenticeship is required
IS PRE-LICENSNG EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes, 12 hours for apprentice and 80 hours for Principal
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Monthly, in the office.
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? All licenses, except those licensed before 01/01/1980, must take 6 hours. Core every four years. After 25 years if continuous licensure the Core is no longer required, but CE is still required.
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: Yes.
WHEN DO LICENSES EXPIRE: June 30th, annually
(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
DOES KENTUCKY REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: Both licenses are required; however, there is no requirement that they be held by the same person. Auctioneers may work with a broker.
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE: No, we only license individual auctioneers
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
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Sandy Edmonds
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 225-295-8420
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS Sandy@lalb.org
BOARD’S E-MAIL: admin@lalb.org
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://www.lalb.org
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes. Approved auction school or apprenticeship
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Examinations are scheduled as needed based on submitted applications.
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? No
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
WHEN DO 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.
DOES LOUISIANA REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: No, however, we recommend a licensed realtor be involved in the process.
DOES YOUR STATE 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.
WITH WHAT STATES DOES LOUISIANA HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE: Please contact the Louisiana Department of Revenue for specific tax info.
Maine
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Deborah A. Fales, Office Specialist I, Licensing & Renewals
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 207-624-8521
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: auctioneers.maine@maine.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: auctioneers.maine@maine.gov
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/auctioneers
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: No
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: At least 4 times per year.
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? No
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No. No reciprocity at all
WHEN DO 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
DOES MAINE REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: 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
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE? No
WITH WHAT STATES DOES MAINE HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: N/A
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE: Contact Board office for information on this.
Mississippi
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Yvonne Laird
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 601-750-4909
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: info@msauctioneercommission@gmail.com
BOARD’S E-MAIL: same as above
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://auctioneers.ms.gov
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes, 85 hours at a Commission approved school
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Upon receipt of an examination application
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? No
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
WHEN DO LICENSES EXPIRE: March 1st of every odd numbered 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.
DOES MISSISSIPPI REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: Yes, he must have both an auctioneer license and a real estate broker license.
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE? Yes. 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 and 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.
WITH WHAT STATES DOES MISSISSIPPI HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE: Contact Board office for information on this.
New Hampshire
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Kaley Dion
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 603-271-3242
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: Kaley.dion@SOS.nh.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: Same as above
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://www.sos.nh.gov.auctioneers.aspx
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: 4 times annually
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? No
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
WHEN DO 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: Usually 2-6 weeks
DOES NEW HAMPSHIRE REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: No
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE? No
WITH WHAT STATES DOES NEW HAMPSHIRE HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MA, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WV
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE: Contact Board office for information on this.
North Carolina
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Charles Diehl, Executive Director
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 919-567-2844
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://www.ncalb.org
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: cdiehl@ncalb.org
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Only if person does not go to auction school
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Only if person does not serve a 2 year apprenticeship
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Six (6) times annually.
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? Yes, 4 hours per year
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
WHEN DO LICENSES EXPIRE: June 30th of each year
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
DOES NORTH CAROLINA REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: Yes, but there are other optional scenario
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE? Yes
WITH WHAT STATES DOES 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
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE: Contact Board office for information on this.
Special conditions applied to reciprocal agreements with FL, LA, MA, NH, TX and WI by North Carolina Law
Ohio
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Donna Potter
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-728-6240
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: dpotter@agri.ohio.gov
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://www.agri.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/oda/programs/auctioneers/home
BOARD’S E-MAIL: auctioneer@agri.ohio.gov
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Must attend approved auction school before application for apprentice license is made
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Auctioneer exam-4 times annually and Apprentice and Firm Manager exam-monthly
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? No
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: Yes
WHEN DO 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.
DOES OHIO REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: Yes
DOES YOUR 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 corporation LLC, partnership or association, or an Auction Firm License
WITH WHAT STATES DOES OHIO HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
DOES 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 TELEPHOINE NUMBER-717-783-3397
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: st-auctioneer@pa.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: st-auctioneer@pa.gov
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://www.dos.state.pa.us/auct
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Please refer to Section 3.(e)(1)(3) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act, Act 88 of 2016–Section 3.(e) Auctioneer license–To qualify for an auctioneer license, an individual must have passed the prescribed examination after: (1) serving an apprenticeship as a licensed apprentice auctioneer for a period of not less than two years in the employ of a qualified auctioneer and participating for compensation in no less than 30 auctions, including auctions under the supervision of a substitute qualified sponsor, without limitation as to the method of conducting the auctions, which may include online auctions (2) successfully completing a prescribed course of study in auctioneering at a Group A auction school (3) successfully completing a prescribed course of study in auctioneering at Group B auction school and serving an apprenticeship as a licensed apprentice auctioneer for a period of not less than one year in the employ of a qualified sponsor and participating for compensation in no less than 15 auctions, which may include auctions under the supervision of a substitute qualified sponsor, without limitation as to the format of the auctions, which may include online auctions.
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Please refer to Section 3.(e)(2)and (3) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act, Act 88 of 2016–Section 3.(e) Auctioneer license–to qualify for an auctioneer license, and individual must have passed the prescribed examination after: (1) serving an apprenticeship as a licensed apprentice auctioneer for a period of not less than two years in the employ of a qualified auctioneer and participating for compensation in no less than 30 auctions, including auctions under the supervision of a substitute qualified sponsor, without limitation as to the method of conducting the auctions, which may include online auctions (2) successfully completing a prescribed course of study in auctioneering at a Group A auction school (3) successfully completing a prescribed course of study in auctioneering at Group B auction school and serving an apprenticeship as a licensed apprentice auctioneer for a period of not less than one year in the employ of a qualified sponsor and participating for compensation in no less than 15 auctions, which may include auctions under the supervision of a substitute qualified sponsor, without limitation as to the format of the auctions, which may include online auctions.
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Please refer to Section 3.(e) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act, Act 88 of 2016.
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Daily
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO,WHAT? No
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: Please refer to Section 12.(a)(1)(2)(3)(a.1) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act, Act 88 of 2016–(a) General rule—A person who is licensed in good standing as an auctioneer, apprentice auctioneer, or auction company in another state may, on application to the board, be granted licensure as an auctioneer, apprentice auctioneer or auction company in this Commonwealth upon the payment by the applicant of the proper application fee and the filing with the board of a properly certified copy of the license issued to the applicant tby the applicant’s current licensing state, provided that: (1) The requirements for licensure in the applicant’s current licensing state are, in the determination of the board, commensurate with the requirements for licensure in this Commonwealth; (2) The licensing laws of the applicant’s current licensing state extend to licensees of this Commonwealth the same reciprocal rights and privileges in that state without the necessity of the licensees in this Commonwealth to obtain additional or further licenses or authority from any political subdivision of that state; and (3) The applicant satisfies all other requirements of licensees and applicants for licensure in this Commonwealth, including the requirement to furnish a bond. (a.1) Review by board.—Each application for licensure by reciprocity shall be reviewed by the board and shall be determined by a vote of the board.
WHEN DO 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
DOES PENNSYLVANIA REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: No
DOES YOUR 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, Act 88 of 2016.
Section 3.(e.1)(1) Auction company license—(1) Every legally recognized entity shall, before operating as an auction company, obtain an auction company license issued by the board,
Section 5.(b.1) Application for an auction company license—Every legally recognized entity seeking an auction company license shall file with the board an application in writing on forms provided by the board which shall contain such information as to the applicant and as to the members or officers of the applicant, as the board shall require. Each application shall identify an auctioneer-of-record. On the filing of an application, the board may refuse to license the applicant to operate an auction company on the basis of materially untrue allegations in the application.
Auction house license-Every person, except an individual who is licensed as an auctioneer, shall, before operating an auction house. Every partnership, association or corporation must obtain a license even though a member or officer is licensed as an auctioneer.
Auction company license-Every person, except an individual who is licensed as an auctioneer or an individual who is licensed to operate an auction house, shall, before operating an auction company, obtain a license from the board to operate the auction company. Every partnership, association or corporation must obtain a license even though a member or officer is licensed as an auctioneer.
WITH WHAT STATES DOES PENNSYLVANIA HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: Please refer to Section 12.(a)(1)(2)(3)(a.1) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act, Act 88 of 2016—-(a) General rule—A person who is licensed in good standing as an auctioneer, apprentice auctioneer, or auction company in another state may, on application to the board, be granted licensure as an auctioneer, apprentice auctioneer or auction company in this Commonwealth upon the payment by the applicant of the proper application fee and the filing with the board of a properly certified copy of the license issued to the applicant by the applicant’s current licensing state, provided that: (1) The requirements for licensure in the applicant’s current licensing state are, in the determination of the board, commensurate with the requirements for licensure in this Commonwealth; (2) The licensing laws of the applicant’s current licensing state extend to licensees of this Commonwealth the same reciprocal rights and privileges in that state without the necessity of the licensees in this Commonwealth to obtain additional or further licenses or authority from any political subdivision of that state; and (3) The applicant satisfies all other requirements of licensees and applicants for licensure in this Commonwealth, including the requirement to furnish a bond. (a.1) Review by board.—Each application for licensure by reciprocity shall be reviewed by the board and shall be determined by a vote of the board.
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE: yes
South Carolina
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Amy Holleman
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 803-896-4670
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: amy.holleman@llr.sc.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: contact.auctioneers@llr.sc.gov/auc/
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://www.llr.state.us.pol/auctioneers
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Optional-in lieu of auctioneering school
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Optional-in lieu of serving an apprenticeship
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Quarterly
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? Yes, 8 hours every two years
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: Yes
WHEN DO LICENSES EXPIRE: Auctioneer and auction firm licenses expire 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 AUCTION: 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.
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE Yes, an auction firm license is required for business entities
WITH WHAT STATES DOES SOUTH CAROLINA HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WV
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE: Contact the South Carolina Department of Revenue for information on this
Tennessee
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Roxana Gumucio
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 615-741-1310
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: Roxana.Gumucio@tn.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: ce.auctioneer@tn.gov
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/auctioneers.html
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: 5 days per week
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? 6 hours each renewal (2 years)
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
WHEN DO LICENSES EXPIRE: every 2 years from date of issue
(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.
DOES TENNESSEE REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: Yes
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE? Yes
WITH WHAT STATES DOES TENNESSEE HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, Ma, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, WV, WI.
DOES 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 Tennessee Department of Revenue’s website at www.tn.gov/revenue/tntaxes/salesanduse
Texas
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Della Lindquist
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 800-803-9202
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: Della.lindquist@tdlr.texas.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: auctioneers@tdlr.texas.gov
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://www/license.state.tx.us
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN 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.
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Daily
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? Yes, 6 hours
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
WHEN DO 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
DOES TEXAS REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: No real estate license is required to “auction” the property, but to “sell” it (filling out forms, etc.) a real estate license is required
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE? No
WITH WHAT STATES DOES TEXAS HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, VA, WV, WI
THE TEXAS AUCTIONEER LAW WAS CHANGED IN THE 86th LEGISLATIVE SESSION, 2019. HB 2233 CHANGED SECTION 1802.052(a) AND REMOVED THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON MUST NOT HAVE HAD A FELONY CONVICTION WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS, IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A LICENSE. THIS CHANGE GOES INTO EFFECT SEPTEMBER 1, 2019. TEXAS HAS OTHER CRIMINAL CONVICTION GUIDELINES AND CHAPTER 53, OCCUPATIONS CODE TO HANDLE A PERSON’S PAST CRIMINAL OFFENSES, AND THIS SECTION WAS IN CONFLICT WITH THAT OTHER LAW.
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE: Contact Board office for information on this.
Virginia
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Tonia Woolford
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 804-367-8506
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: tonia.woolford@dpor.virginia.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: auctioneers@dpor.virginia.gov
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://dpor.virginia.gov
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Daily
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? Six (6) hours of continuing education is required for renewal or reinstatement of a license.
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: Yes
WHEN DO 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. The reciprocal agreement with AL is pending approval.
DOES VIRGINIA REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: 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, then a real estate license is not required to sell real estate at auction
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE? Yes
WITH WHAT STATES DOES VIRGINIA HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS:FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WV and AL pending
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE: Contact Board office for information on this.
West Virginia
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Jodee Martin
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 304-558-3200
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: jodeemartin@wvda.us
BOARD’S E-MAIL: wvauctioneers@wvda.us
BOARD’S WEBSITE:https://agriculture.wva.gov/divisions/executive/Pages/Auctioneers.aspx
AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS 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.
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes, for both the apprentice and auctioneer license
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Twice annually
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT: Yes, 6 hours for auctioneers and 3 hours for apprentice auctioneers
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
WHEN DO LICENSES EXPIRE: June 30, annually
APPROXIMATE LENGTH OF TIME FROM RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND FULLY COMPLETED FORMS UNTIL ISSUANCE OF RECIPROCAL LICENSE: 7-10 business days
DOES WEST VIRGINIA REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: Yes, see WV Code 19-2C-1 for exceptions and §30-40-5
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE? No
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Yes
WITH WHAT STATES DOES WEST VIRGINIA HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: AL, FL, GA, IN KY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA
DOES 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
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