Contact Information
The Auctioneers Board regulates individuals and firms that conduct auctions. The Board is composed of three licensed auctioneers and two citizen members.
Important Notices
Reduced Call Center Hours: To facilitate efficient processing of applications, Tuesday and Wednesday call center hours are currently limited. Board telephone call centers will only be available between noon and 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call center hours for Monday, Thursday, and Friday are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Applicants must read and understand the Auctioneers Board Regulations. 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.
- Go to: Most Requested Forms (address change, criminal conviction reporting, certification request, etc.)
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Individuals
Auctioneer License by Examination Application | Interactive | Static |
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Auctioneer Universal License Recognition | Interactive | Static |
Auctioneer License by Reciprocity Application | Interactive | Static |
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Auctioneer License Reinstatement Application | Interactive | Static |
Auctioneer Surety Bond Form | Interactive | Static |
Request Form for Continuing Education Medical Exemptions | Interactive | Static |
Firms
Auction Firm License Application | Interactive | Static |
Auction Firm Surety Bond Form | Interactive | Static |
Education Providers
Pre-License School/Course Approval Application | Interactive | Static |
Continuing Education Course Approval Application | Interactive | Static |
Renewal
Option 1 | RENEW ONLINE |
Option 2 | Return the RENEWAL CARD received in the mail along with your payment |
Option 3 | Submit a CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FORM by mail or FAX, with a statement indicating that the payment is for the renewal of a license. You MUST include your license number(s). |
- Renewals cannot be processed over the phone.
- If your license has been expired for more than 30 days, you must contact Board staff at (804) 367-8506 or auctioneers@dpor.virginia.gov
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 online
- Guidance Documents on Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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: https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/Meetings.cfm?BoardID=5
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.
Exam Application Process:
- Applicant/exam candidate can access the license application here - Interactive | Static
- Board reviews the complete application and all required eligibility materials.
- Applicant receives notification of approval or non-approval from the Board.
- Applicant then registers directly with PSI for the Auctioneer Exam.
- After passing the Auctioneer Exam, PSI gives the applicant a pass letter. 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.)
- Applicant mails the Surety Bond to the Auctioneers Board.
- 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? | See Candidate Information Bulletin or call PSI at (855) 340-3910 |
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 for 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.