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
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: We do not have governing authority if the auction is strictly online. Please reference the Attorney General’s Opinion http://auctioneer.alabama.gov/PDF/AGOpinion2017-040.pdf
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: kelli.black@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
DOES YOUR 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
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE: Contact Board office for information on this.
FLORIDA
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Ackerman, or Administrative Assistant, Emily Abbott
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 850-717-1982
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: amanda.ackerman@myfloridalicense.com or Emily.abbott@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
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO 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 Florida Department of Revenue – Welcome to the Florida Department of Revenue web site.
GEORGIA
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Brad Coman, Executive Director
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 844-753-7825
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: bcoman@sos.ga.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: Trades3@sos.ga.gov
BOARD’S WEBSITE: https://sos.ga.gov/georgia-auctioneers-commission
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes, must attend an approved auction school
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: Administered by PSI, exams given frequently according to OPSI schedule. Applicants approved for exam by the Commission are contacted by PSI to verify eligibility and to provide instructions on registering for the exam.
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? Yes, 8 hours within the previous 24 months
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
WHEN DO 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.
DOES GEORGIA REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: Yes. For Real Estate licenses, contact the Georgia Real Estate Commission
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE? Yes
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Yes. There is no exemption in Georgia law for online auctions.
WITH WHAT STATES DOES GEORGIA HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: The Commission does not maintain an official list of states. They look at the individual state’s licensing requirements when making a decision on licensing a Georgia license.
DOES 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’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 217-785-9640
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: susan.sigourney@illinois.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: www.idfpr.com/profs/auctioneers.asp
BOARD’S WEBSITE:State of Illinois/ Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
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: December 31st and then every two years 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
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
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: No
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?
INDIANA
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Toby Snell, Director
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 317-234- 8800
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS Tobsnell@pla.in.gov
BOARD”S E-MAILpla14@pla.in.gov
BOARD’S WEBSITE: pla.in.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 for first issuance
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: 6 times annually
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? Yes, 16 hours every four years
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
WHEN DO 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 for processing
DOES INDIANA 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? 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.
DOES YOUR 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’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 502-782-0722
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: pam.samples@ky.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: auctioneers@ky.gov
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://auctioneers.ky.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: Weekley and monthly, through the Kentucky Community and Technical Colleges throughout the state.
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
DOES YOUR 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
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.
DOES YOUR 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
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: Elizabeth Moulton
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 207-624-8521
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: elizabeth.moulton@maine.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: auctioneers.board@maine.gov
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-licensing-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
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: See exemption to Licensing #8 Contracted Internet Auctions
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.
MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Massachusetts Division of Standards—James P. Cassidy, Jr.
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 617-727-3480 ext.21131
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: james.cassidy@state.ma.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL:
BOARD’S WEBSITE:
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) however they must have taken an exam in thestate where they became licensedd
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: the auctioneer must pass a written examination given by an independent testing service.
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? No A $10,000 bond is required
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
WHEN DO 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
DOES MASSACHUSETTS REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: No, just an auctioneer license
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE? Optional
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Check with office
WITH WHAT STATES DOES MASSACHUSETTS HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: FL, IL, KY, MS, NH, NC,
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE: Yes
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://www.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
DOES MISSISSIPPI ACCEPT ONLINE EDUCATION: Yes, from a previously approved auctioneer school
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.
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Yes
WITH WHAT STATES DOES MISSISSIPPI HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, NC, NH, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA
DOES 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’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 603-271-3242
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: Talia.Wilson@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
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: 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 scenarios
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE? Yes
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTION: 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
NORTH DAKOTA
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Shelly Bauske
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER:701-328-4070
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: sbauske@nd.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL:
BOARD’S WEBSITE:
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes, see NDCC 51-05.1-02
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: No
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: N/A
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: N/A
DOES NORTH DAKOTA REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: 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.
DOES YOUR 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.
DOES YOUR 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
WITH WHAT STATES DOES NORTH DAKOTA HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: None
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE: Yes, contact the North Dakota Tax Dept
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
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTION: Currently, ORC4707.02(B) exempts online auctions unless they are conducted in conjunction with a live auction
WITH WHAT STATES DOES OHIO HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV,WI
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,
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Please refer to Section 3.(e)(2)and (3) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Please refer to Section 3.(e) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act
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
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,
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania does not distinguish between online auctions and in person auctions. Refer to the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act
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
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: Examinations are given through a third party PSI and are not offering them year round
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
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTION: The South Carolina Auctioneers Commission treats online auctions the same as they do in-person auctions
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
SOUTH DAKOTA
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Melissa Miller
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 605-773-3600
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: Melissa.miller@state.sd.us
BOARD’S E-MAIL: dlr.realestate@state.sd.us
BOARD’S WEBSITE:
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: No. You can do auctions with your Broker/Broker Associate license
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: By appointment
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? Yes. 24 hours every two years
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
WHEN DO LICENSES EXPIRE: Every two years on December 31st
(for non-resident licenses only APPROXIMATE LENGTH OF TIME FROM RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND FULLY COMPLETED FORMS UNTIL ISSUANCE OF NON-RESIDENT 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.
DOES SOUTH DAKOTA REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: South Dakota requires only one or the other
DOES YOUR 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
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Yes
WITH WHAT STATES DOES SOUTH DAKOTA HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: No reciprocal agreements with any state
DOES 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’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? No. Effective July 1, 2019, the firm and gallery license requirements are no longer needed
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Not at this time
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: LaTasha Poland
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 800-803-9202
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: latasha.poland@tdlr.texas.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: auctioneers@tdlr.texas.gov
BOARD’S WEBSITE: http://www.tdlr.texas.gov
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? As of January 1,2006, 6 hours will be required
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
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGUATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: 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: Yes
VIRGINIA
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Kate Nosbisch and Bonne Davis
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 804-367-8506
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: bonnie.davis@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
DOES YOUR 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
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE: Contact Board office for information on this.
VERMONT
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Judith .Roy
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 802-828-3228
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: Judith.roy@vermont.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: Same as above
BOARD’S WEBSITE :https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes, if they apply by education
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: No
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity)
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED:
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? No
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED:
WHEN DO 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:
DOES VERMONT REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: If they are practicing under an auctioneer’s scope of practice yes. If they are practicing under the scope of real estate, yes
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE? Businesses in Vermont must be registered with Vermont Secretary of State (Corporations Division)
DOES YOUR 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.
WITH WHAT STATES DOES VERMONT HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS:
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN YOUR STATE:
WASHINGTON
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Sandra Gonzales, Program Manager
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 380-664-6636
CONTACT PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: sgonzales@dol.wa.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
BOARD’S WEBSITE: https/www.dol.wa.gov/business/auctioneers/index.html
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Washington State does not have an apprentice license
IS PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: There are no educational requirements in Washington State
IS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: There are no examination requirements in Washington State
HOW OFTEN ARE EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: NA
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? No
IS THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: NA
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: NA
DOES WASHINGTON REQUIRE BOTH A REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION: Yes Auctioneers can auction real estate, however, a licensed real estate person will have to process the paperwork
DOES YOUR STATE REQUIRE AN AUCTION FIRM LICENSE? Yes
DOES YOUR 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
WITH WHAT STATES DOES WASHINGTON HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: NA
DOES 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’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: Yhttps://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) Unless the reciprocity license has lapsed 2 years or more. A license is only attainable once through reciprocity 61-11B-11 11.3
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? Yes
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
WISCONSIN
BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Dan Williams
BOARD’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 608-266-2112
PERSON’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: Dan1.williams@wisconsin.gov
BOARD’S E-MAIL: DSPSBoards@wisconsin.gov
BOARD’S WEBSITE:
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes (registration is required)
IS AN 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
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: Daily, by appointment only
IS THERE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, AND IF SO, WHAT? Yes, 12 hours every two years
IS 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.
WHEN DO 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
DOES WISCONSIN 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? Yes
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Check with office
WITH WHAT STATES DOES WISCONSIN HAVE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS: AR, IL, KY, NC, TN, TX
DOES 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.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING STATES
ALASKA
There is no state required auctioneer license in Alaska. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Real Estate Contact: commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/professionallicensing/realestatecommission.aspx
State Agency Contact:
Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing Real Estate Commission
550 W. 7th Avenue, Ste. 1500
Anchorage, AK 99501
907.269.8160
ARIZONA
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Arizona. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Auctioneers Association: www.azauctioneers.org
State Real Estate Contact: www.azre.gov
State Agency Contact:
Arizona State Consumer Protection Department
1275 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602.542.5025
CALIFORNIA
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in California. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
Bonding/ Insurance Required: $20,000 ($30 Filing fee)
State Auctioneers Association: www.socalauctions.org
State Real Estate Contact: www.dre.ca.gov
State Agency Contact:
California Secretary of State Office
1500 11th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.653.6814
COLORADO
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Colorado. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Auctioneers Association: www.coauctioneers.com
State Real Estate Contact: colorado.gov/dora/division-real-estate
State Agency Contact:
Colorado State Consumer Protection Office
1300 Broadway, 7th Floor
Denver, CO 80203
800.222.4444
coloradoattorneygeneral.gov/departments/consumer-protection
CONNECTICUT
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Connecticut. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Auctioneers Association: None
State Real Estate Contact: https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Common-Elements/Consumer-Facts-and-Contacts/Real-Estate
State Agency Contact:
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
450 Columbus Blvd., Ste. 901
Hartford, CT 06103
860.713.6100
DELAWARE
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Delaware. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements. Resident auctioneers are required to have a state business license ($75). Other terms and licensure may apply to non-resident auctioneers.
State Auctioneers Association: http://www.delawareauctioneersassociation.org/
State Real Estate Contact: www.dpr.delaware.gov/boards/realestate
State Agency Contact:
Delaware Department of Justice
Carvel State Office Building
820 N. French St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
302.577.8600
attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/fraud/cpu
HAWAII
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Hawaii. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Auctioneer Association: None
State Real Estate Contact: cca.hawaii.gov/reb
State Agency Contact:
Hawaii Department of Commerce – Consumer Protection
King Kalakaua Building
335 Merchant St., Room 333
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
808.586.2643
IDAHO
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Idaho. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Auctioneers Association: https://www.idahoauctioneers.org
State Real Estate Contact: https://irec.idaho.gov
State Agency Contact:
Idaho Consumer Protection Division
954 W. Jefferson, 2nd Floor
Boise, ID 83720
208.334.2424
https://www.ag.idaho.gov/consumer-protection/
IOWA
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Iowa. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Auctioneers Association: www.iowaauctioneers.org
State Real Estate Contact: www.plb.iowa.gov/board/real-estate-sales-brokers
State Agency Contact:
Iowa Consumer Protection Division
Hoover State Building
1305 E. Walnut St.
Des Moines, IA. 50319
515.281.5926
iowaattorneygeneral.gov/for-consumers
KANSAS
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Kansas. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
Bonding/ Insurance Required : Check with any license-issuing body for requirements and fees.
State Auctioneers Association: www.kansasauctioneers.com
State Real Estate Contact: www.krec.ks.gov
State Agency Contact:
Kansas Consumer Protection Division
120 SW 10th Avenue, 2nd Floor
Topeka, KS 66612
785.296.2215
ag.ks.gov/in-your-corner-kansas
MARYLAND
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Maryland. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
Bonding/ Insurance: Municipalities and counties may require, check for requirements.
State Auctioneers Association: www.mdauctioneers.org
State Real Estate Contact: www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mrec
State Agency Contact:
Maryland Consumer Protection Division
200 St. Paul Pl.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.528.8662
https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/CPD/default.aspx
MICHIGAN
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Michigan. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Auctioneers Association: www.msaa.org
State Real Estate Contact: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-89334_72600_72602_72731_72871—,00.html
State Agency Contact:
Michigan Consumer Protection Division
P.O. Box 30213
Lansing, MI 48909
517.373.1140
MINNESOTA
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Minnesota. Licensed by county, check for requirements.
Minimum Age: 18
Bonding/ Insurance: Varies by county, $1000- $3000
Fees: Varies by county
State Auctioneers Association: www.minnesotaauctioneers.org
State Real Estate Contact: https://www.mn.gov/commerce/licensees/real-estate
State Agency Contact:
Minnesota Consumer Services Center
85 7th Place E, Ste 280
Saint Paul, MN 55101
651.539.1500
https://mn.gov/commerce/consumers/
MISSOURI
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Missouri. Licensed by county, check for requirements.
Bonding/ Insurance: Varies by county.
Fees: Varies by county
State Auctioneers Association: www.moauctioneers.org
State Real Estate Contact: pr.mo.gov/realestate
State Agency Contact:
Missouri Consumer Protection Division
207 W. High Street
P.O. Box 899
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573.751.3321
https://ago.mo.gov/civil-division/consumer
MONTANA
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Montana. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
Bonding / Insurance: Yes, may vary by county or auction type.
State Auctioneers Association: www.montanaauctioneers.org
State Real Estate Contact: montanarealtors.org/education/board-of-realty-regulation
State Agency Contact:
Montana Office of Consumer Protection
P.O. Box 200151
Helena, MT 59620
406.444.4500
NEBRASKA
State Auction License Required: Certain types of auctions (motor vehicle) may require licenses. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Auctioneers Association: www.nebraskaauctioneers.com
State Real Estate Contact: www.nrec.ne.gov
State Agency Contact:
Nebraska Consumer Protection Division
2115 State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
402.471.2682
protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov
NEVADA
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Nevada. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Auctioneers Association: None
State Real Estate Contact: www.red.nv.gov
State Agency Contact:
Nevada Bureau of Consumer Protection
100 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
775.684.1100
ag.nv.gov/About/Consumer_Protection/Bureau_of_Consumer_Protection
NEW JERSEY
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in New Jersey. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Auctioneers Association: http://njssa.com/
State Real Estate Contact: www.state.nj.us/dobi/division_rec
State Agency Contact:
New Jersey Office of Consumer Protection
124 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ 07102
973.504.6200
state.nj.us/nj/community/consumer
NEW MEXICO
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in New Mexico. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Auctioneers Association: None
State Real Estate Contact: https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/real-estate-commission/
State Agency Contact:
New Mexico Consumer Protection Division
408 Galisteo St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505.490.4060
NEW YORK
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in New York. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Auctioneers Association: www.nysauctioneers.com
State Real Estate Contact: https://dos.ny.gov/real-estate-broker
State Agency Contact:
New York Division of Consumer Protection
One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12231
518.474.4429
OKLAHOMA
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Oklahoma. Certain types of auctions (e.g. livestock, etc.) may require licenses. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Auctioneers Association: www.okauctioneers.org
State Real Estate Contact: www.ok.gov/OREC
State Agency Contact:
Oklahoma Public Protection Unit
313 NE 21st St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405.521.3921
OREGON
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in the state or Oregon. Certain types of auctions may requires licenses. See ORS698.640 for regulatory details. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Auctioneers Association: www.oregonauctioneers.org
State Real Estate Contact: www.oregon.gov/rea
State Agency Contact:
Oregon Consumer Protection Office
1162 Court St. NE
Salem, OR 97301-4096
877.877.9392
doj.state.or.us/consumer-protection/
RHODE ISLAND
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Rhode Island. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Auctioneers Association: None
State Real Estate Contact: dbr.ri.gov/divisions/commlicensing/realestate.php
State Agency Contact:
Rhode Island Consumer Protection Unit
150 S. Main St.
Providence, RI 02903
401.274.4400
riag.ri.gov/ConsumerProtection/About.php
UTAH
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneer license in Utah. Municipalities and counties may require permits, check for requirements.
State Auctioneers Association: www.utahauctioneer.org
State Real Estate Contact: realestate.utah.gov
State Agency Contact:
Utah Division of Consumer Protection
160 East 300 South, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 146704
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801.530.6601
WYOMING
State Auction License Required: There is no state required auctioneers license in Wyoming. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing.
State Auctioneers Association: www.wyoauctioneers.org
State Real Estate Contact: realestate.wyo.gov
State Agency Contact:
Wyoming Attorney General’s Office Consumer Protection Unit
2320 Capitol Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82002
307.777.8962
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