Alabama-NALLOA MEMBER
CONTACT PERSON: Keith Warren, executive director– Hope Childers, administrator
PHONE: 334-420-7235
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: keith@alstateboard.com or hope@alstateboard.com
BOARD’S EMAIL: auctioneers@alstateboard.com
WEBSITE: www.auctioneer.alabama.gov
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: yes
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: yes, if apprentice serves only one year apprenticeship, and no if the apprentice serves a two-year apprenticeship
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
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: monthly
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? Yes https://auctioneer.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AAA-Study-Guide-R3.pdf
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Yes, 6 hours every odd numbered year. Licensees 65 years and older are exempt.
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: yes, the board no longer has a residency requirement.
LICENSES EXPIRE: September 30th annually
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: 2-3 weeks
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: yes
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: This recent AG Opinion is related to internet/online auctions and the Board is currently working on new rules & regulations.
https://auctioneer.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AG-Opinion-2024-008.pdf
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN. TX, VA, WV
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: contact the Alabama dept. Of revenue-sales, use & business tax division @ 334-242-1490
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND: Bond $10,000
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: yes
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? yes
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? yes
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? Please reach out to the Alabama Real Estate Commission.
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? Not for us, but you may wish to verify with the Alabama Real Estate Commission.
Arkansas-NALLOA MEMBER
CONTACT PERSON: Kelli Black
PHONE: 501-682-1156
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: kelli.black@arkansas.gov
BOARD’S EMAIL: kelli.black@arkansas.gov
WEBSITE: https://www.labor.arkansas.gov/licensing/arkansas-auctioneers-licensing-board/
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: No
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes. No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: 4 times annually
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION: Yes, it is available on our website
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Yes, 6 hrs/yr unless you are 55+ and have been in the auction business 10+ years consecutively
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: Yes
LICENSES EXPIRE June 30th
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: minimum of 8 weeks due to background checks
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: No
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Yes
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, WI
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: Contact Board office for information on this.
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND: Bond amount or recovery fund payment? Recovery fund. New applicants pay $100 towards the recovery fund
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? no
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? no
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? Please contact the real estate commission
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? Please contact the real estate commission
Florida-NALLOA MEMBER
CONTACT PERSON: Stacey Buccieri
PHONE: 850-717-1982
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: Stacey.Buccieri@myfloridalicense.com
BOARD’S EMAIL: Stacey.Buccieri@myfloridalicense.com
WEBSITE: www.myfloridalicense.com
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No, if classroom instruction has been completed by the licensee.
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes, 80 hours of instruction from an approved auction school.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes, for initial license unless qualified for reciprocity or endorsement
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Daily
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? candidate information booklet Licensing Portal – Checklist Details (myfloridalicense.com)
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: No
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: Yes
LICENSES EXPIRE: November 30th of odd numbered years)
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: 4 weeks
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: No
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: 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 THE STATE: Contact Florida Department of Revenue
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND? Recovery fund
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: 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.
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? No. A licensed auctioneer cannot auction real property without a real estate broker’s license. A licensed real estate broker may auction real estate without an auctioneer’s license
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? No. A licensed auctioneer cannot auction real property without a real estate broker’s license. A licensed real estate broker may auction real estate without an auctioneer’s license
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? Contact the FL Real Estate Commission
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? Contact the FL Real Estate Commission
Georgia
CONTACT PERSON: Brad Coman, Executive Director
PHONE: 844-753-7825
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: bcoman@sos.ga.gov
BOARD’S EMAIL: Trades3@sos.ga.gov
WEBSITE: https://sos.ga.gov/Georgia-auctioneers-commission
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes, must attend an approved auction school
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.
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.
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? When registering to take the exam PSI, the test vendor, provides a candidate bulletin that includes a content breakdown and list of reference material used to develop the exam.
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Yes, 8 hours within the previous 24 months
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
LICENSES EXPIRE: February 28th of the even numbered years
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: The agency asks that applicants allow up to 6-8 weeks for processing of all applications and supporting documents. 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.
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Yes.
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH The Commission does not maintain an official list of states that they reciprocate licenses from. The Commission looks at the individual state’s licensing requirements when making a decision on the application for licensure.
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: Yes. For possible exceptions, contact the GA Department of Revenue
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND? The recovery fund is $150 on the initial application for licensure.
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: Yes. For Real Estate licenses, contact the Georgia Real Estate Commission
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? Yes. The Commission’s interpretation is: if you perform any of the acts of an auctioneer or engage in the business of auctioneering in Georgia (for example, if you have an auction storefront in Georgia, if you take consignments for auction in Georgia, if you write a contract to sell goods at auction in Georgia, if you receive funds following an auction on behalf of the seller or pay a seller in Georgia, and/or if there is a physical presence of personal property offered to be auctioned in Georgia), you must be licensed as an auctioneer in Georgia and/or the company must be registered as an auction company in Georgia. Please note that there is no exemption in Georgia law for online auctions.
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? Yes
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? For Real Estate licensure requirements, contact the Georgia Real Estate Commission
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? For Real Estate licensure requirements, contact the Georgia Real Estate Commission
Illinois-NALLOA MEMBER
CONTACT PERSON: Susan Sigourney
PHONE: 217-785-9640
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: susan.sigourney@illinois.gov
BOARD’S EMAIL: none
WEBSITE: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/auctioneers.html
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: N/A
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: NO
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes. No exam is required if a license is being obtained through reciprocity. Our testing vendor is PSI – Exam information: 2022-11-15-auction-psi-exam-handbook.pdf (illinois.gov)
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Weekly, Monday through Friday
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? No, but there is an exam candidate handbook from our testing vendor: 2022-11-15-auction-psi-exam-handbook.pdf (illinois.gov)
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: 12 hours of CE is required every two years, prior to the renewal. The auctioneer is exempt from CE if it is their first renewal. One hour of sexual Harassment Prevention Training is required for all of the licensees licensed under the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which includes auctioneers.
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: Yes, but you must be licensed in a state with which Illinois has a reciprocal agreement. However, you do not need to reside in that state.
LICENSES EXPIRE: Every two years on December 31 in the even numbered years.
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE 4-6 weeks.
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes, for Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Illinois no longer requires the registration of Internet Auction Listing Services; however, if an online auction falls under the definition of “auction” from the Illinois Auction License Act, Section 5-10, then a license is required: “Auction” means the sale or lease of property, real or personal, by means of exchanges between an auctioneer and prospective purchasers or lessees, which consists of a series of invitations for offers made by the auctioneer and offers by prospective purchasers or lessees for the purpose of obtaining an acceptable offer for the sale or lease of the property, including the sale or lease of property via mail, telecommunications, or the internet.
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: AL, AR, FL, IN, MA, MS, OH, TN, TX, WI
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: Contact Illinois Department of Revenue, www.revenue.state.il.us
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND: Illinois does not require a bond or recovery fund.
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? See explanation below
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: 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- This is not available at this time.
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? A real estate license is required to sell “real estate” at an online auction. An auctioneer license is only for auctioning personal property. The one exception is – the auctioneer has an auction license that has a prefix of 440, which indicates the auctioneer obtained their license in 2000 when the IL Auction License Law first went into effect, and they had been auctioning real property prior to the Auction License Act and therefore are exempt from the Real Estate License Act. (There are 237 auctioneers currently that are exempt from the Real Estate License Act).
An auctioneer may be able to obtain a real estate auction certification by successfully completing a 30-hour real estate course in the future. The auctioneer’s role will be limited to establishing the time, place, and method of the real estate auction, placing advertisements regarding the auction, crying, or calling the auction- This is not available at this time.
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES?
A real estate license is required for auctioning real property.
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION?
During a personal property auction, ringmen or bid assistants are not required to have an auction license. A ringman or bid assistant is not listed as one of the Unlicensed Assistants in the Real Estate License Act, Administrative Rules.
Indiana
CONTACT PERSON: Toby Snell, Director
PHONE: 317-234- 8800
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS Tobsnell@pla.in.gov
BOARD’S EMAIL: pla14@pla.in.gov
WEBSITE: https://www.in.gov/pla/
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes for first issuance. No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity.
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: 6 times annually
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? www.in.gov/pla/professions/auctioneers-home/auctioneers-resources/#Statutes___Rules
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Yes, 16 hours every four years
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
LICENSES EXPIRE: February 28th every four years
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: 4-6 weeks for processing
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: This license is no longer offered or recognized.
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: www.in.gov/pla/professions/auctioneers-home/auctioneers-resources/
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, KY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE You will need to refer to statutes and rules located www.in.gov/pla/professions/auctioneers-home/auctioneers-resources/
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND: recovery fund
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: www.in.gov/pla/professions/auctioneers-home/auctioneers
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? yes
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? yes
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? www.in.gov/pla/professions/auctioneers-home/auctioneers-resources/#Statutes___Rules
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? www.in.gov/pla/professions/auctioneers-home/auctioneers-resources/#Statutes___Rules
Kentucky-NALLOA MEMBER
CONTACT PERSON: Scott Pieratt
PHONE: 502-782-0722
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: scott.pieratt@ky.gov
BOARD’S S EMAIL: auctioneers@ky.gov
WEBSITE: https://auctioneers.ky.gov
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes, a 1 year/10 auction apprenticeship is required
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes, 12 hours for apprentice and Auction House Operator’s and 80 hours for Principal
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes. No exam is required if a license is being obtained through reciprocity.
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Weekly and monthly through the Kentucky Community and Technical Colleges throughout the state.
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION: available from the education providers
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: All licensees, except those licensed before 01/01/1980, must take 6 hours. Core every four years. After 25 years of continuous licensure, the Core is no longer required, but CE is still required.
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: Yes
LICENSES EXPIRE: June 30th of each year
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: Less than 10 days
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: No, we only license individual auctioneers
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Yes
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, LA, MA, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV, WI
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: Yes to all personal property including estates.
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND: recovery fund
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: Both licenses are required; however, there is no requirement that they be held by the same person. Auctioneers may work with a broker. See KRS 330.032
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? Must have a real estate license or realtor partner.
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? Must have a real estate license or realtor partner
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? yes
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? contact the KY Real Estate Commission
Louisiana-NALLOA MEMBER
CONTACT PERSON: Sandy Edmonds
PHONE: 225-295-8420
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS Sandy@lalb.org
BOARD’S EMAIL: admin@lalb.org
WEBSITE: www.lalb.org
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No. Apprentice applicants must be LA residents.
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes, Board approved auction school or Board approved apprenticeship.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes. No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Examinations are scheduled prior to each board meeting
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION: no
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: No
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
LICENSES EXPIRE: December 31st annually
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: 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.
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: yes, except if a reciprocal licensee from TX, AR, or SC
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: yes
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: yes. Contact the LA Dept of Revenue for specific questions.
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND? Each license requires a $10k bond. Effective Jan 1, 2025, Auction Businesses will need $25k bond
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: no.
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? yes
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? yes
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? no
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? no
Maine-NALLOA MEMBER
CONTACT PERSON: Shara Chesley
PHONE: 207-624-8521
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: auctioneers.board@maine.gov
BOARD’S EMAIL: auctioneers.board@maine.gov
WEBSITE: www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-licensing-auctioneers
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: No
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED at least 4 times per year
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? Study material is available on the website.
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: No
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: N/A
LICENSES EXPIRE: March 31st of each year
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: N/A
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: No
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: See exemptions to Licensing #8 Contracted Internet services
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: N/A
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: Contact Board office for information on this.
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND? $10,000 bond
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: 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
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE 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
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE 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 THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES?
This is not addressed in the Auctioneer law & Rules.
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION?
This information can be found at the following link: https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/32/title32sec286.html
Massachusetts
CONTACT PERSON: David P. Rodrigues
PHONE: 617-727-3480
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: dave.rodrigues@mass.gov
BOARD’S EMAIL: Standards.mail@mass.gov
WEBSITE: www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of-standards
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes. No exam is required if a license is being obtained through reciprocity; however, they must have taken an exam in the state where they became licensed.
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Applicant must pass a written examination given by an independent testing service
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? No
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: No
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: Only with respect to the written exam requirement
LICENSES EXPIRE: One year from the date of issuance
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: 5 days
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: The Division issues licenses only to individuals, not corporate or other entities
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Check with office
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: FL, IL, KY, MS, NH, NC, TN
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: Yes
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND? A $10,000 bond is required
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: No, just an auctioneer license
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? No
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? Yes and contact Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? contact Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? contact Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Mississippi-NALLOA MEMBER
CONTACT PERSON: Yvonne Laird
PHONE: 601-750-4909
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: support@auctioneers.ms.gov
BOARD’S EMAIL: support@auctioneers.ms.gov
WEBSITE: https://www.auctioneers.ms.gov/
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes, graduation from an approved auctioneer school
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes. No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Upon receipt of an examination application
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? yes
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: No
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
LICENSES EXPIRE: March 1 of every odd year
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: 45 days or the next scheduled Commission meeting
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: If you own the auction company and/or serve as a principal officer AND serve as the only auctioneer on behalf of the business, then and only then are you exempt from having a firm license (in-state or out-of-state). Therefore, if you hire additional auctioneers to provide auction services on behalf of THE company, you are required to have a firm license.
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Yes
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, NC, NH, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: Yes under normal circumstances. Sales tax issues are referred to the Mississippi Department of Revenue.
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND? Bond $10,000
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? Yes
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? Yes
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? not required by the auctioneer commission
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? not required by the auctioneer commission
New Hampshire-NALLOA MEMBER
CONTACT PERSON: Teresa Boyer
PHONE: 603-271-2152
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: Teresa.a.boyer@oplc.nh.gov
BOARD’S EMAIL: Oplclicensing11@oplc.nh.gov
WEBSITE: http://www.oplc.nh.gov/
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes. No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: 4 times annually
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? – Self study
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: No
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
LICENSES EXPIRE: Two years from that date of approval
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: Board meets every other month, so it takes up to 2 months for issuance of a license
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: No
DOES THE STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGUATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: No
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MA, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WV
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: Contact Board office for information on this.
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND? No
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: No
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? – No
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? – No
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? New Hampshire does not have authority over internet auctions
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? Yes. There are a few exceptions: if you own the property or are a government agency.
North Carolina-NALLOA MEMBER
ONTACT PERSON: Charles Diehl
PHONE: 919-567-2844
WEBSITE: https://www.ncalb.org/
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: cdiehl@ncalb.org
BOARD’S EMAILL ADDRESS: info@ncalb.org
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Only if person does not go to auction school
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Only if person does not serve a 2-year apprenticeship
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes. No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Six (6) times annually.
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? Study information for examinations is available at www.ncalb.org, and auctioneer applicants are provided sample examination questions in advance.
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Yes, 4 hours per year
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
LICENSES EXPIRE: June 30th of each year
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: Approximately one month, dependent upon when the application is received. Deadline dates apply, as all applications must go before the board for approval.
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: Individual licensed auctioneers may choose to operate as a sole proprietor auction business. Any partnership, corporation, or LLC is a separate legal entity, and is required to hold an Auction Firm license if it is engaged in auction activity.
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Yes
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: 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 below for these conditions)
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: Yes
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND? $50 Recovery Fund payment is assessed for each new licensee. Additional assessments applying to all licensees are made only if/whenever determined by the board to be necessary.
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? A North Carolina Auctioneer or Auction Firm license is needed to sell real or personal property located in North Carolina via an online auction, and the licensed auctioneer and/or auction firm must have an auction contract directly with the owner of the property.
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? Whoever is performing bid calling services in any live auction of real or personal property located in North Carolina is required to hold a valid North Carolina Auctioneer license, whether that live auction is in-person only, conducted over the internet, simulcast, etc. Timed online auctions that do not involve bid calling may be conducted by holders of valid North Carolina Auctioneer and/or Auction Firm licenses.
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? No, if that person is performing bid calling services only, and is not a party to the auction contract with owner of the property.
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? Not for NC auction law purposes, but anyone engaged in selling real estate by any method should ensure that the actions of all of their participants are performed in compliance with the laws and rules administered by the NC Real Estate Commission.
North Carolina Special conditions applied to reciprocal agreements with FL, LA, MA, NH, TX and WI
FLORIDA-Reciprocal applicants must be licensed as an auctioneer in good standing in FL and must reside in FL. If
licensed as a FL auctioneer by apprenticeship, they must be licensed as a FL auctioneer for at least one year in good standing and must reside in FL.
LOUISIANA-Reciprocal applicants from LA who received their license by attending as auction school must be licensed as an auctioneer in good standing in LA and must reside in LA. Reciprocal applicants from LA who received their auctioneer license by completing an apprenticeship must have been licensed for the previous one year as an auctioneer in good standing in LA and must reside in LA.
MASSACHUSETTS-Reciprocal applicants who received their auctioneer license by attending a non-accredited auction school must be licensed for the previous two years as an auctioneer in good standing in MA and must reside in MA and must successfully complete the NC auctioneer examination. Reciprocal applicants from MA who received their auctioneer license by being granted the grandfather provision in 1986 must be licensed for the previous two years as an auctioneer in good standing in MA and must reside in MA and must successfully complete the NC auctioneer examination. Reciprocal applicants from MA who received their auctioneer license by attending an accredited auction school must be licensed as an auctioneer in good standing in MA and must reside in MA and must successfully complete the NC auctioneer examination.
NEW HAMPSHIRE-Reciprocal applicants from NH who received their license by attending an approved auction school must be licensed as an auctioneer in good standing in NH and must reside in NH. Reciprocal applicants who received their license by serving a six-month apprenticeship must be licensed for a previous one- and one-half years as an auctioneer in good standing in NH and must reside in NH.
TEXAS– Reciprocal applicants from TX must have been licensed for the previous two years as an auctioneer in good standing in TX and must reside in TX.
WISCONSIN– Reciprocal applicants from WI must have been licensed for the previous two years as an auctioneer in good standing in WI and must reside in WI.
North Dakota
Effective January 1, 2024, the North Dakota auction program changed from a license requirement to a registration requirement with the Secretary of State. Please contact the North Dakota Secretary of State at 701-328-2900 or sos@nd.gov to obtain information.
They have not responded to our requests for information.
Ohio-NALLOA MEMBER
CONTACT PERSON: Donna Potter or Darcy Griffin-Kamerer
PHONE: 614-728-6350 or 614-728-6240
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: Donna.Potter@agri.ohio.gov or darcy.griffin-kamerer@agri.ohio.gov
BOARD’S EMAIL: auctioneer@agri.ohio.gov
WEBSITE https://agri.ohio.gov/programs/auctioneers
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Must attend approved auction school before applying
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes. No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: monthly
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? We have a guidebook available on our website
https://agri.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/oda/programs/auctioneers/resources/2024-Auctioneer-Guidebook
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Yes 8 hours every 2 years. 3 hours in any of the following: Chapter4787 pf the Ohio Revised Code and/or 901:8.2 Ohio Administrative Code; recent changes to the auction law, the uniform commercial code; auction ethics or client trust/escrow account. And 5 hours in any of the advertising and marketing; business math and accounting; insurance and liability; federal firearm law; business management; motor vehicle auctions; real estate auctions; or personal property auctions
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: Yes
LICENSES EXPIRE: Biennially on June 30th. ALL licensees with last names or business names beginning with A-K and X-Z renew in odd numbered years and names beginning with K-W renew in even numbered years.
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: 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.
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes. A separate license is required if you are a corporation, LLC, partnership or association. There are two business types available: Auctioneer license for a corporation, LLC, partnership or association, or an auction firm license.
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Yes
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: Contact Ohio Department of Taxation at 614-466-4810.
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND? New auctioneer licensees need to carry a $ 25,000 bond for three full licensing years prior to joining the recovery fund. Auction Firms will carry a $50,000 bond for as long as they are licensed. There is no fee for the recovery fund unless the balance falls below $500,000.
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: Yes
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? Yes and you must be licensed as a real estate broker or sales person under Chapter 4735 of the Ohio Revised Code.
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? Yes and you must be licensed as a real estate broker or sales person under Chapter 4735 of the Ohio Revised Code.
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? In Ohio, the auctioneer needs to be licensed both under Chapter 4735 and Chapter 4707. The licensed auctioneer who is doing the bid calling must have an auction contract with the seller of the property to be sold. Any questions regarding listing agreements should be directed to the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Real Estate at 614-466-4100
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? Ohio Auction Law does not require the ring persons to be licensed in real estate. You should check with Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Real Estate at 614-466-4100 to make sure that they do not require a real estate license for auction staff assisting with the auction.
Pennsylvania-NALLOA MEMBER
CONTACT PERSON: Terrie Kocher, Board Administrator
BOARD TELEPHOINE NUMBER– 1-833-367-2762
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: st-auctioneer@pa.gov
BOARD’S EMAIL: st-auctioneer@pa.gov
WEBSITE: www.dos.pa.gov/auct
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Please refer to Section 3(a)(1) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act and 49 Pa. Code § 1.21
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Please refer to Section3(e) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Please refer to refer to Section 3(e) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Act and 49 Pa. Code §1.23
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Daily
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? No. A Candidate Information Bulletin is provided on the contracted testing company website
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: No
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: Please refer to Section 12(a)(1)(2)(3) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act
LICENSES EXPIRE: February 28th of odd numbered years
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE 3-4 weeks
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: Please refer to Section 3.(e.1)(1) and Section 5.(b.1) of the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Act
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Pursuant to the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania does not distinguish between online auctions and in-person auctions
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: Please refer to Section 12(a)(1)(2)(3) of the Auctioneer and Trading Assistant Registration Act
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: Yes
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND? Bond, $5,000
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: No. Generally, auctioneers are permitted to sell real estate at bona fide auctions without a real estate license but see Younkin v BPOA 774 A.2d 1281 (Pa Cmwlth 2001)
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania does not distinguish between online auctions and in-person auctions
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania does not distinguish between online auctions and in-person auctions
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? Generally, an auctioneer does not need a real estate license to sell real property at auction, but see Younkin v BPOA 774 A.2d 1281 (Pa Cmwlth 2001)
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? Generally, no. The employing unlicensed ringmen or bid assistants do not need a license, however, See Section 3(a)(3) of the Auctioneer and Trading Assistant Registration Act
South Carolina-NALLOA MEMBER
CONTACT PERSON: Laura Smith
PHONE: 803-896-4670
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: laura.smith@llr.sc.gov
BOARD’S EMAIL: contact.auctioneers@llr.sc.gov
WEBSITE: https://www.llr.sc.gov/auc/
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Optional-in lieu of auctioneering school
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Optional-in lieu of serving an apprenticeship
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes. No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Examinations are given through a third-party PSI but an appointment is required
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? No
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Yes, 8 hours every two years
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: Yes
LICENSES EXPIRE: Auctioneer and auction firm licenses expire June 30th of odd years. Apprentice Auctioneer licenses expire annually on June 30th.
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: 5-10 days (depending on applicant submitting all required documents).
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED Yes, an auction firm license is required for business entities
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: online auctions are treated the same as live auctions
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, PA,, RI, TN, TX, VA, WV
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: Contact the South Carolina Department of Revenue
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND? Recovery fund fee – $100 on initial applications, $50 per renewal application.
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: a licensed auctioneer may call a real estate auction without a real estate license if a real estate broker, licensed in this state, 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.
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? SECTION 40-6-235 (C) Licensed real estate brokers-in-charge and real estate firms are exempt from auction firm licensure, as provided for in subsection (A), if they employ a licensed auctioneer to handle those aspects of the transactions peculiar to the auctioneer profession.
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? Online auctions are treated the same as in-person auctions.
Does the state require that the Auctioneer sign the Listing Agreement for real estate sales? No, but a real estate broker, licensed in this state, must be engaged to handle the real estate transaction.
Is a real estate license required for ringmen or bid assistants during a real estate auction? No, but a real estate broker, licensed in this state, must be engaged to handle the real estate transaction.
South Dakota
South Dakota only regulates Real Estate Auctions
CONTACT PERSON: Melissa Miller
PHONE: 605-773-3600
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: Melissa.miller@state.sd.us
BOARD’S EMAIL: dlr.realestate@state.sd.us
WEBSITE: https://dlr.sd.gov/realestate/default.aspx
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: No. You can do auctions with your Broker/Broker Associate license
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: By appointment
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? Yes
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Yes. 24 hours every two years
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
LICENSES EXPIRE: Every two years on December 31st
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 offers 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.
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: If the firm structure is other than a sole proprietorship, then it needs to be issued a firm license
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Yes
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH none
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: Contact the South Dakota Department of Revenue
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND? recovery fund. No fee accessed to licensee.
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: South Dakota requires only one or the other
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? Yes, or Broker/Broker Associate License
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? Yes, or Broker/Broker Associate License
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? Yes
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? Yes
Tennessee-NALLOA MEMBER
CONTACT PERSON: Roxana Gumucio
PHONE: 615-741-3600
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: Roxana.gumucio@tn.gov
BOARD’S EMAIL: ce.auctioneer@tn.gov
WEBSITE: http://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/auctioneers.html
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes. No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: 5 days per week
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? Yes.
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: 6 hours each renewal (2 years)
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
LICENSES EXPIRE: every 2 years from issuance date
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: Approximately 10 business days
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: No. Effective July 1, 2019, the firm and gallery license requirements are no longer needed.
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: No
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, WV and WI
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: See FAQs at WEBSITE, http://www.tn.gov/commerce/boards/auction, or contact the TN Dept. of Revenue’s website, http://www.tn.gov/revenue/tntaxes/salesanduse
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND: recovery fund payment $50
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: Yes
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? This is not addressed in rule or statute. However, an auctioneer participating in the auction of real property is required to hold an affiliate broker or broker license with the Tennessee Real Estate Commission, per Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-19-102(a)(2).
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? No.
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? do not regulate any online auctions
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? Yes, must be licensed as a Principal Auctioneer
Texas
CONTACT PERSON:
PHONE: 800-803-9202
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS:
BOARD’S EMAIL: auctioneers@tdlr.texas.gov
WEBSITE: www.tdlr.texas.gov
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes. Effective 09-01-2015, via House Bill 2481, the Associate Auctioneer program is back at TDLR, It is virtually the same as it was pre 2013, when it was taken out during the legislative session.
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes. No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity.
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Daily
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: 6 hours
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
LICENSES EXPIRE: Annually
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: 7-10 days
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: No real estate license is required to “auction” the property, but to “sell” it (filling out forms, etc.) a real estate license is required
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: No
DOES YUR STATE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: No
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, VA, WV, WI
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: Yes
Vermont
CONTACT PERSON: Judith Roy
PHONE: 802-828-3228
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: Judith.roy@vermont.gov
BOARD’S EMAIL: Same as above
WEBSITE: https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes, if they apply by education
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: No
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: n/a
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE? n/a
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: No
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: n/a
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND: no
LICENSES EXPIRE: Bi-annually
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: n/a
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: Businesses in Vermont must be registered with Vermont Secretary of State (Corporations Division)
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: https://sos.vermont.gov/auctioneers/, select Statute & Rules.
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: n/a
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE:
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: If they are practicing under an auctioneer’s scope of practice yes. If they are practicing under the scope of real estate, yes
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? No
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? No
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? Not that this office is aware of.
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? No
Virginia-NALLOA MEMBER
CONTACT PERSON: Kate Nosbisch and Ecila Williams
PHONE: 804-367-8506
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: kate.nosbisch@dpor.virginia.gov or ecila.williams@dpor.virginia.gov
BOARD’S EMAIL: auctioneers@dpor.virginia.gov
WEBSITE: www.dpor.virginia.gov
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: Yes
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes. No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity.
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Daily
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? see candidate information bulletin on Board’s website.
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Six (6) hours
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: Yes
LICENSES EXPIRE: 24 months from the last day of the month in which the license was issued
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: If all paperwork is in order, 2 weeks
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: No
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WV, and AL pending
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: Auctioneers, agents or factors selling tangible personal property must collect and pay the sales tax on the gross sales price of each taxable sale, regardless of the fact that title to the property being sold may rest with another person.
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND? Bond amount 10,000
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: 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
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? A license is not required for an online action as the Virginia Board does not regulate online auctions.
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? Yes, an auctioneer license is needed to sell real estate at a live auction
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? Not listed in the code of VA. or Regulations.
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? No
Washington
CONTACT PERSON: Sandra Gonzales, Program Manager
PHONE: 380-664-6636
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: sgonzales@dol.wa.gov
BOARD’S EMAIL ADDRESS: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
WEBSITE: Auction Company: https://www.dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/auction-company
Auctioneers: https://www.dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/auctioneers
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: n/a
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: None
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: None
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: None
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: n/a
LICENSES EXPIRE: Annually
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: n/a
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
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
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH: none
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: Contact WA ST Department of Revenue
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND? Required surety bond amounts can be found here.
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: A licensed auctioneer can call bids for real estate. However, you or an associate must be licensed to perform the activities regulated under Washington real estate licensing laws, including earnest money, contracts, and marketing
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? A licensed auctioneer can call bids for real estate. However, you or an associate must be licensed to perform the activities regulated under Washington real estate licensing laws, including earnest money, contracts, and marketing
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? A licensed auctioneer can call bids for real estate. However, you or an associate must be licensed to perform the activities regulated under Washington real estate licensing laws, including earnest money, contracts, and marketing
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? No. Only someone licensed under the Washington real estate licensing laws can sign a listing agreement.
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? If they call bids, they are required to have an auctioneer license.
West Virginia
CONTACT PERSON: Jennifer Zagata
PHONE: 304-558-3200
CONTACT PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS: jzagata@wvda.us
BOARD’S EMAIL: wvauctioneers@wvda.us
WEBSITE: https://agriculture.wv.gov/forms/executive-forms/
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: If an apprentice attends an “approved” auction school the apprentice is required to serve a six-month apprenticeship. If the apprentice does not attend an “approved” auction school a two-year apprenticeship is required.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes, for both the apprentice and auctioneer license
(No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity, unless the reciprocal license has lapsed for 2 years or more. A license is only attainable once through reciprocity §61-11B-11 11.3
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Twice annually
DOES THE STATE PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION? The West Virginia Auctioneer Rules and Regulations Handbook, as well as an exam review the day before examinations.
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Yes, 6 hours for auctioneers and 3 hours for apprentice auctioneers
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: No
LICENSES EXPIRE: June 30, annually
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: 7-10 business days
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Yes
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE STATE: contact WV State Tax Department, 304-558-3333
BOND OR RECOVERY FUND? Auctioneers must have a $25,000 bond, and Apprentices must have a $5,000 bond.
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: Yes, see WV Code 19-2C-1 for exceptions and §30-40-5
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT AN ONLINE AUCTION? yes
IS AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE NEEDED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AT A LIVE AUCTION? yes
DOES THE STATE REQUIRE THAT THE AUCTIONEER SIGN THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE SALES? Real estate questions should go to the West Virginia Real Estate Commission 304-558-3555
IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RINGMEN OR BID ASSISTANTS DURING A REAL ESTATE AUCTION? Real estate questions should go to the West Virginia Real Estate Commission 304-558-3555
Wisconsin
CONTACT PERSON: Dan Williams
PHONE: 608-266-2112
PERSON’S EMAIL ADDRESS:
BOARD’S EMAIL: dspscredauctioneer@wi.gov
WEBSITE: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Auctioneer/Default.aspx
AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes (registration is required)
APPRENTICE LICENSE REQUIRED: No, if a person wishes to practice while waiting to take the next available exam, they must obtain a temporary auctioneer registration
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIRED: No
WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED: Yes. No exam is required if license is being obtained through reciprocity.
EXAMINATIONS OFFERED: Daily, by appointment only
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Yes, 12 hours every two years
THIRD PARTY RECIPROCITY ALLOWED: If you are asking whether we will grant a reciprocal registration to an applicant based upon a credential in another state that is also based upon a credential in another state, the answer is No. In such case, Wisconsin would determine whether the states the applicant is seeking reciprocity from have requirements that are substantially equivalent to the requirements for registration in Wisconsin.
LICENSES EXPIRE: 12/14 of every even numbered year
RECIPROCAL LICENSE: APPROX. TIME TO ISSUE LICENSE ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE: 10 days
REAL ESTATE SALES AT AUCTION- IS A REAL ESTATE LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED: No
AUCTION FIRM LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET/ONLINE AUCTIONS: Check with office
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH AR, IL, KY, NC, TN, TX
DOES STATE SALES TAX APPLY TO AUCTIONS IN THE 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.
We provide our members with a full-time NALLOA employee who is available to answer any question pertaining to NALLOA and related subjects. We sponsor a free educational seminar, open to all who wish to attend, each summer in conjunction with the National Auctioneer Association (NAA) Conference. Along with the summer meeting, we hold a teleconference meeting every January and all members of NALLOA are invited to take part in it at no cost to them.
We maintain an educational booth at every summer NAA Conference as well, where we provide handouts of helpful information and answer questions about our organization to all auctioneers attending the Conference.
Our website, nalloa.org, contains various information about us that can be easily accessed by the general public. However, only NALLOA members can access the secure sections of the website. These secure sections consist of News and Updates, Minutes from NALLOA meetings, Disciplinary Action taken by Licensing Boards against their licensees, Rule and Law changes in our member states, upcoming meeting information, and other clearinghouse information. Each NALLOA member is provide with a personal ID and Password to access these secure sections. All members are provided with an annual certificate of membership. New members are always encouraged and welcome.
Benefits For A Licensing Board Being A Member Of NALLOA
Executive Directors & Board Members:
- Knowing other Executive Directors in person is invaluable.
- Having the ability to call other Boards to check history of licensees.
- Resources for positive change in license laws.
- Share information on “Bad Players”, Disciplinary Hearings and Sanctions.
- Share good ideas on how to handle specific or recurring problems.
- Informative Web Site with members only section.
Benefits Of An Individual, Company, School Or Association Being A Member Of NALLOA
- Knowing other Executive Directors in person is invaluable.
(When you need help with your license, it pays to know these people.) - Have access to first hand information regarding auction law update & rule changes.
- Share information on “Bad Players”, Disciplinary Hearings and Sanctions.
- Informative CE hours on relevant topics offered at C & S each year.
- Informative Web Site with members only section.
- Your Membership dues go directly to the support this association.