Skip to Content
Agencies | Governor
Search Virginia.Gov
The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Applicants
Licensees
Consumers
Home > Boards > Auctioneers
  • License Lookup
  • Make a Renewal Payment
  • Online Services
    • Make an Online Renewal Payment
    • Login or Register for Online Services
  • Boards
    • Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects
    • Asbestos, Lead, & Home Inspectors
    • Auctioneers
    • Barbers and Cosmetology
    • Boxing, Martial Arts, and Professional Wrestling
    • Branch Pilots
    • Cemetery Board
    • Common Interest Community
    • Contractors
    • Fair Housing Board
    • Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
    • NG Auto Mechanics
    • Polygraph Examiners
    • Professional and Occupational Regulation
    • Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
    • Real Estate
    • Real Estate Appraisers
    • Tradesmen
    • Waste Management Facility Operators
    • Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
  • Professions & Occupations
    • Architects
    • Asbestos Workers
    • Auctioneers
    • Backflow Prevention Device Workers (Tradesmen)
    • Barbers
    • Body Piercers
    • Boxers (Professional)
    • Branch Pilots
    • Cemetery Salespersons
    • Common Interest Community Managers
    • Contractors
    • Cosmetologists
    • Electricians (Tradesmen)
    • Elevator Mechanics (Tradesmen)
    • Estheticians
    • Fair Housing
    • Gas Fitters (Tradesmen)
    • Geologists
    • Hearing Aid Specialists
    • Home Inspectors
    • HVAC (Tradesmen)
    • Interior Designers
    • Landscape Architects
    • Land Surveyors & Photogrammetrists
    • Lead Abatement Workers
    • Martial Arts
    • Nail Technicians
    • NG Auto Mechanics
    • Onsite Sewage System Professionals
    • Opticians
    • Plumbers (Tradesmen)
    • Polygraph Examiners
    • Professional Engineers
    • Real Estate Appraisers
    • Real Estate Salespeople and Brokers
    • Residential Building Energy Analysts
    • Soil Scientists
    • Tattooists
    • Waste Management Facility Operators
    • Wastewater Works Operators
    • Water Well System Providers (Tradesmen)
    • Waterworks Operators
    • Wax Technicians
    • Wetland Delineators
    • Wrestlers (Professional)
  • Forms & Applications
  • Fair Housing Office
    • Accessible Housing
    • Housing & People with Disabilities
    • Suggestions for Housing Providers
    • Advertising
    • Sex Discrimination
  • Community Associations
  • File a Complaint
  • Records & Documents
  • News & Information
    • Press Releases
    • Reports and Studies
    • Board Newsletters
  • About DPOR
    • About DPOR
    • Fees & Payments
    • Careers & Board Appointments
    • Starting / Expanding a Business in Virginia
    • Doing Business with DPOR
  • Contact
    • Telephone and Email Directory
    • Map and Directions to DPOR's Walk-In Assistance Facility
    • Media Inquiries
    • Other Virginia Agencies
    • Virginia Government
  • Board Calendar

  • Auctioneers Board

    The Auctioneers Board regulates individuals and firms that conduct auctions. The Board is composed of three licensed auctioneers and two citizen members.

    Licensing Section  (804) 367-8506
    Board Office  (804) 367-8514
    FAX  (866) 465-6206
    Email  Auctioneers@dpor.virginia.gov   
    • NEW! Auction Digest Board Newsletter Spring/Summer 2018 Issue    
  • Facebook YouTube”

    • Forms and Applications
    • Laws and Regulations
    • Meetings and Minutes
    • Education and Exams
    • News and Publications
    • FAQs
    • Board Roster
    • For Military and Veterans
    • Online Services

    Forms & Applications

    Individuals | Firms | Education Providers | Other Forms 

    • Go to: Most Requested Forms (address change, criminal conviction reporting, certification request, etc.) 

    Applicants must read and understand the Auctioneers Board Regulations (PDF). Application fees are not refundable.

    DPOR Boards only accept the most recent versions of the applications provided below. DPOR Boards are not responsible for processing delays associated with forms that do not conform to this requirement.

    Problems opening interactive forms? 

    Help for Google Chrome users here | Other troubleshooting resources here


    Individuals

    • Auctioneer License by Examination Application 
      • Application Supplement: Approved Auctioneering Schools  
       
    • Auctioneer License by Reciprocity Applications 
      • Application Supplement: States with Approved Reciprocal Agreements 
       
    • Auctioneer License Renewal Forms  
    • Auctioneer License Reinstatement Application 
    • Auctioneer Surety Bond Forms  
    • Request Form for Continuing Education Medical Exemptions 

    Firms

    • Auction Firm License Applications  
    • Auction Firm License Renewal Forms  
    • Auction Firm Surety Bond Forms  

    Education Providers

    • Pre-License School/Course Approval Applications  
    • Continuing Education Course Approval Application  

    Other Forms

    • Disciplinary Action Reporting Form 
    • Criminal Conviction Reporting Form 
     
     

    Laws & Regulations

    Sign up for email notification of regulatory action and meetings by registering here.

    Statutes

    • Chapter 6 of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia: Auctioneers  
    • Section 54.1-2103 of the Code of Virginia: Real Estate Licensure Exemptions  
    • Section 8.2-328 of the Code of Virginia: Commercial Code; sale by auction 

    Regulations

    Pending regulatory action (proposed changes, public hearings, etc.) 
    • Auctioneers Board Regulations (PDF) | online 
    • Guidance Documents on Virginia Regulatory Town Hall

    Meetings & Minutes

    Sign up for email notification of regulatory action and meetings by registering here.

    The Virginia Regulatory Town Hall provides access to the board's meeting schedule, agendas, and past meeting minutes.

    Visit the Town Hall: http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/viewboard.cfm?boardid=5&display=meetings 

    Education & Exams

    Pre-License Education | Examination | Continuing Education 


    Pre-License Education

    To qualify to sit for the exam, applicants first must successfully complete a course of study at a Board-approved school of auctioneering.

    • List of Board-Approved Auctioneering Schools (PDF) 

    Exam Application Process:

    Applications to take the Auctioneer Exam will be submitted to the Board office for approval. 
    1. Applicant/exam candidate can access the application here.
    2. Board reviews the complete application and all required eligibility materials.
    3. Applicant receives notification of approval or non-approval from the Board.
    4. Applicant then registers directly with PSI for the Auctioneer Exam.
    5. After passing the Auctioneer Exam, PSI gives the applicant a pass letter, along with a Licensure Notice. The Surety Bond is also due at that time. (It is not necessary to notify the Board that you passed an examination. PSI provides the Board with candidate scores on a daily basis.) 
    6. Applicant mails the Licensure Notice and Surety Bond to the Auctioneers Board.
    7. Once you have met all license eligibility requirements, Board staff will process and mail your license.
     

    Examination

    Exam Vendor  PSI Exams 
    Frequency and Dates of Exam  Daily 
    Exam Fee   $40

    Exam Locations 

     

     

     

    Charlottesville, VA
    Richmond, VA
    Roanoke, VA 
    Vienna, VA
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Johnson City, TN
    Salisbury, MD
    Questions About Exam Scheduling or Registration? 

    psiexams.com or (800) 733-9267

    Other Questions? 

    For licensing requirements, contact the Board office at (804) 367-8506 or auctioneers@dpor.virginia.gov.

    Continuing Education

    Section 54.1-603.1 requires licensees to complete six hours of continuing education as a prerequisite to license renewal or reinstatement. Continuing Education courses completed by an auctioneer pursuant to a requirement of the Certified Auctioneer's Institute (CAI), or participation in the educational programs sponsored by the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) or Virginia Auctioneers Association (VAA), are allowed for credit.

    Virginia Auctioneers Association  National Auctioneers Association and 
    Certified Auctioneer Institute 
    In Virginia: (888) 878-0601
    Outside Va: (919) 878-0601
    (913) 541-8084
    E-mail: VaAuctioneers@vaa.org E-mail: education@auctioneers.org

    In order to receive credit for courses not offered by VAA, NAA, or CAI, the course must be on the list of Board-Approved Continuing Education Courses (PDF), with an approval date prior to the date the course was taken.

    News & Publications

    Sign up for email notification of regulatory action and meetings by registering here.
    • DPOR Consumer Guide: Auctions and Auctioneers 
    • Real estate transaction disclosure forms relevant for auctions/sales of real property.

    Press Releases

    • Auctioneer License Revocation | Oct. 11, 2018
    • DPOR Press Releases 

    Board Newsletters

    • Spring/Summer 2018 Issue of Auction Digest 
    • Visit the Board Newsletters page and choose the "Auction Digest" tab to view archived issues.

     

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. How do I contact the Board office? Will I be able to speak directly with a Board member?  
    2. I am licensed in another state and wish to get certified in Virginia. Can I apply through reciprocity? 
    3. I am applying for licensure in another state, and they are requesting verification of my Virginia credentials. What do I need to do? 
    4. I need to renew my license, but I haven't received my renewal form. What do I need to do? 
    5. My renewal payment was one day late and I have always paid on time. Can you waive the late fee? 
    6. I did not renew on time because I didn't receive my renewal card. Do I still have to pay a late fee or reinstate my license? 
    7. Does the Board office use the date of receipt or the postmark date to determine whether an application or renewal was received on time? 
    8. My address and/or name has changed. What do I need to do to notify the Board? 

    1. How do I contact the Board office? Will I be able to speak directly with a Board member? 

    You may reach us by phone at 804-367-8506 (Licensing Section) or 804-367-8514 (Board Office), by FAX at (866) 465-6206, or by e-mail at auctioneers@dpor.virginia.gov. Additionally, if you have information to mail, please send it to:

    Auctioneers Board
    Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
    9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
    Richmond, VA 23233

    The Board members do not work in the Board office. They come into the Board offices for Board meetings and hearings, but are not here on a daily basis. Board office staff members can answer your questions and are trained to process all information that comes into the Board office. Please do not contact Board members directly.

    2. I am licensed in another state and wish to get certified in Virginia. Can I apply through reciprocity?

    Yes. Regulation 18 VAC 25-21-40 outlines the conditions under which an individual currently licensed in another jurisdiction may obtain a Virginia license. Refer also to the list of States with Approved Reciprocal Agreements (PDF).

    3. I am applying for licensure in another state, and they are requesting verification of my Virginia credentials. What do I need to do?

    Complete the Certification Request Form and mail it with a check for $35.00 made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia. Please specify whether the certification should be sent to you or directly to the other state board.

    4. I need to renew my license, but I haven't received my renewal form. What do I need to do?

    Send in the renewal fee, make checks payable to the Treasurer of Virginia, and include your certificate number on your check. Please complete a Name/Address Change Form if you have moved or changed your name. Mail this information to:
    Auctioneers Board
    Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
    9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
    Richmond, VA 23233

    5. My renewal payment was one day late and I have always paid on time. Can you waive the late fee?

    No. The Board's regulations allow a 30-day grace period in which a license may be renewed without penalty (therefore, your payment is actually 31 days late). Staff cannot waive the fee. Board regulations state that if the requirements for renewal, including receipt of the fee by the board, are not complete within 30 days of the expiration date, a reinstatement fee is required.

    6. I did not renew on time because I didn't receive my renewal card. Do I still have to pay a late fee or reinstate my license?

    Yes. Board regulations state that failure to receive the renewal notice does not relieve the certificate holder of the obligation to renew.

    7. Does the Board office use the date of receipt or the postmark date to determine whether an application or renewal was received on time?

    The date the application or renewal was received in the agency determines whether it is on time, not the postmark date. If the renewal fee is received after the due date, you will be required to pay the reinstatement fee.

    8. My address and/or name has changed. What do I need to do to notify the Board?

    Many Boards allow you to update your ADDRESS using Online Services, so login to your personal profile to see if this is an option for your license type. The alternative is to complete, print, sign, and submit an Address Change Form to the Board office by mail. Unless updated online, all Address Change Forms must be received by the Board in writing. When providing a post office box as the mailing address, it must be accompanied by the physical address.

    To report a NAME CHANGE: complete, print, sign, and submit a Name Change Form to the Board office. All name changes must be received by the Board in writing. Individual name change requests must be accompanied by a copy of a marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order, or other official documentation that verifies the name change.

    Auctioneers Board

    Board Executive Director

    Kathleen (Kate) R. Nosbisch

    Board Administrator

    Marian Brooks

    Board Member Roster

    Douglas B. Sinclair | BOARD VICE-CHAIR
    Licensed Auctioneer
    Term ends June 30, 2020
    Midlothian
    Linda W. Terry  
    Licensed Auctioneer
    Term ends June 30, 2021
    Richmond, VA
    Betty Bennett
    Licensed Auctioneer
    Term ends June 30, 2022
    Staunton, VA 
    Andrew Smith | BOARD CHAIR
    Citizen Member
    Term ends June 30, 2020
    Richmond, VA
    VACANT
    Citizen Member
    Term ends June 30, 2021
     

    Board members are appointed by the Governor. To learn more about the gubernatorial appointment process, visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website. 

    Military and Veterans Services

    DPOR stands ready to assist veterans and active-duty military personnel as they maintain or transition to civilian careers requiring professional credentials.

    Active-duty military personnel and their spouses having served outside the U.S., as well as certain diplomatic service members and veterans, may be eligible to receive up to a five-year extension for meeting license renewal requirements (pursuant to Section 54.1-117 of the Code of Virginia).

    Spouses of active-duty military personnel assigned to a duty station in Virginia are eligible for expedited processing using the Military Spouse Expedited License Application (PDF). A temporary, non-renewable 12-month license for certain military spouses licensed in another state who need more time to meet Virginia-specific requirements is also an option if necessary. [Section 54.1-119] 

    • NEW! Military spouses can now get help covering the costs of transferring their professional licenses or certifications when they experience a permanent-change-of-station move with their service member spouse.

    For honorably discharged veterans, “substantially equivalent” military training, education, or experience may be credited toward certain license requirements (pursuant to Section 54.1-118). In addition, the Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs may reimburse veterans for the cost of license or certification exams. See the VA Pamphlet 22-02-1 for more information.

    Available Online Services

    (Please check back periodically as we modify transactions in the future.)


    Address change

    ALL license types  


    Renew a license

    ALL license types 


    NOTE: No online transactions available for education providers or courses at this time.

    Go to Online Services

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS OPENING INTERACTIVE PDFs, HERE ARE TIPS 
ON VIEWING OR DOWNLOADING DPOR APPLICATIONS AND FORMS.
 
 
If you have difficulty accessing any material on this site because of a disability,

please contact us in writing or via telephone and we will work with you to make the information available.

Questions or comments about this WEB SITE: Contact WebCoordinator@dpor.virginia.gov  
WAI Level Compliant | Web Policy | Logo Use Guidelines 
Copyright © Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation