Auctioneer License Requirements by State
Find the licensing requirements, exact fees, and training hours required to work actively as a auctioneer in your state. Map out the regulatory environment across the country and launch your home business legally.
License Requirements by State
28 states require a license, 23 states do not.
All States Comparison
| State | License Required | Fee | Training | Exams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Required | $540 | 1.1 years | 3 |
| Alaska | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Arizona | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Arkansas | Required | $334 | N/A | 2 |
| California | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Colorado | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Connecticut | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Delaware | Not Required | — | — | — |
| District of Columbia | Required | $740 | N/A | N/A |
| Florida | Required | $444 | 19 days | 1 |
| Georgia | Required | $420 | 19 days | 1 |
| Hawaii | Required | $100 | N/A | N/A |
| Idaho | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Illinois | Required | $271 | N/A | 1 |
| Indiana | Required | $105 | 19 days | 1 |
| Iowa | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Kansas | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Kentucky | Required | $560 | 1.1 years | 2 |
| Louisiana | Required | $300 | 19 days | 1 |
| Maine | Required | $421 | N/A | 1 |
| Maryland | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Massachusetts | Required | $100 | 19 days | 1 |
| Michigan | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Minnesota | Required | $20 | N/A | N/A |
| Mississippi | Required | $300 | 11 days | 1 |
| Missouri | Required | $52 | N/A | N/A |
| Montana | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Nebraska | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Nevada | Not Required | — | — | — |
| New Hampshire | Required | $275 | 19 days | 1 |
| New Jersey | Not Required | — | — | — |
| New Mexico | Not Required | — | — | — |
| New York | Not Required | — | — | — |
| North Carolina | Required | $338 | 19 days | 1 |
| North Dakota | Required | $50 | 14 days | N/A |
| Ohio | Required | $240 | 1 year | 3 |
| Oklahoma | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Oregon | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Pennsylvania | Required | $277 | 4.7 months | 1 |
| Rhode Island | Not Required | — | — | — |
| South Carolina | Required | $435 | 19 days | 1 |
| South Dakota | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Tennessee | Required | $800 | 6.4 months | 2 |
| Texas | Required | $152 | 19 days | 1 |
| Utah | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Vermont | Required | $100 | 9 days | N/A |
| Virginia | Required | $65 | 19 days | 1 |
| Washington | Required | $155 | N/A | N/A |
| West Virginia | Required | $250 | 6.7 months | 3 |
| Wisconsin | Required | $173 | N/A | 1 |
| Wyoming | Not Required | — | — | — |
Getting Started
Ready to start your auctioneer business? Here is what you need to do:
- Click on your state above to see specific requirements
- Apply for a professional license if required by your state
- Register your business with your state Secretary of State
- Obtain a home occupation permit from your county
- Get business insurance to protect yourself and clients
- Set up your home workspace and start taking clients
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