Auction Disclosure
Program Information
Visit the Carolina Auction Academy webpage to learn more.
Licensure Disclosure
Stanly Community College academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to state educational requirements for professional licenses are either tied to the State of North Carolina or national certification.
If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside the State of North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Stanly Community College, please refer to the Professional Licensure Section on the college's state authorization page for additional information: State Authorization
U.S. States
Agency Information
Alabama State Board of Auctioneers
2777 Zelda Road
Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone: 334-420-7235
Fax: 334-263-6115
Email: auctioneers@alstateboard.com
Website: AL State Board of Auctioneers
Website (Assn.): Alabama Auctioneers Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal Agreement with North Carolina
Agency Information
Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing
Real Estate Commission
550 West 7th Ave., Suite 1500
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: 907-269-8160
Website: AK Business & Professional Licensing
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
There is no state required auctioneer license in Alaska. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing. (https://www.auctionschools.com/resources/state-auctioneer-license-requir...)
Agency Information
AZ State Consumer Protection Dept.
2005 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602-542-5763
Email: consumerinfo@azag.gov
Website: AZ State Consumer Protection
Website (Assoc): AZ State Auctioneers Assoc.
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
There is no state required auctioneer license in Arizona. Some counties and municipalities
may require a permit. (https://www.auctionschools.com/arizona-auctioneer-requirements/)
Certain goods may be subject to additional laws and licensing.
Agency Information
Arkansas Auctioneers Licensing Board
900 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 400
Little Rock, AR 72201-3108
Phone: 501-682-1156
Email kelli.black@arkansas.gov
Website: Arkansas Auctioneer Licensing Board
Website (Assoc): Arkansas Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal Agreement with North Carolina.
Agency Information
California Secretary of State Office
1500 11th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-653-6814
Website: CA Secretary of State
Website (Assoc.): Southern California Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in California. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing." "The Secretary of State does not issue licenses to an auctioneer or auction company. However, there is a requirement to have a $20,000 bond on file with the Secretary of State and the fee for filing that bond is $30.00." (https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/special-filings/faqs/#question6)
Agency Information
Office of the Attorney General
Consumer Protection
1300 Broadway, 9th Floor
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 720-508-6000
Website: CO Office of the Attorney General
Website (Assoc): CO Auctioneers Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in Colorado. Some counties and municipalities
may require a permit."
(https://www.auctionschools.com/colorado-auctioneer-requirements/)
Agency Information
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
450 Columbus Blvd., Ste. 901
Hartford, CT 06103-1840
Phone: 860-713-6100
Website: CT Dept. of Consumer Protection
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in Connecticut. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing." (https://www.auctionschools.com/connecticut-auctioneers-license-requireme...)Certain goods may be subject to additional laws and licensing.
Agency Information
Delaware Division of Professional Regulation
Cannon Building, Suite 203
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Dover, Delaware 19904
Phone: 302-744-4500
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in Delaware. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing." (https://www.auctionschools.com/resources/state-auctioneer-license-requir...)
Agency Information
D.C. Department of Occupational & Professional Licensing
1100 4th St. SW
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-671-4500
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
N/A
Agency Information
Florida Board of Auctioneers
2601 Blair Stone Rd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: 850-487-1395
Contact form: Contact us
Website: FL Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation
Website (Assoc): FL Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal agreement with North Carolina.
Agency Information
Georgia Auctioneers Commission
214 State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-424-9906
Contact form: https://sos.ga.gov/form/contact-us
Website: GA Auctioneers Commission
Website (Assoc): GA Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal agreement with North Carolina
Agency Information
Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
King Kalakaua Building
335 Merchant St., Room 333
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-586-2643
Email: hirec@dcca.hawaii.gov
Website: https://cca.hawaii.gov/reb/
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in Hawaii. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing"
Agency Information
Idaho Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0063
Phone: 208-334-3233
Website: ID Occupational & Professional Licensing
Website (Assoc): ID Auctioneers Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in Idaho. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing."
Agency Information
Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation
320 West Washington St., 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
Phone: 888-473-4858
Website: IL Auction License Information
Website (Assoc): IL State Auctioneers Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
State auction license required. Additionally some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing. Reciprocity: AL, AR, FL, IN, MA, MS, OH, TN, TX, WI
Agency Information
Indiana Auctioneer Commission
402 W. Washington Street, Room W 072
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-232-2960
Email: Pla14@pla.in.gov
Website: IN Auctioneers Homepage
Website (Assoc): IN Auctioneer Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal agreement with North Carolina
Agency Information
Iowa Workforce Development
1000 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: 515-249-4765
Email: ryan.murphy@iwd.iowa.gov
Website: Iowa Workforce Development
Website (Assoc): IA Auctioneers Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneers license in Iowa. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing."
Agency Information
Kansas Secretary of State
120 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66612-1594
Phone: 785-296-4575
Email: kssos@ks.gov
Website: KS Research Licenses and Permits
Website (Assoc): KS Auctioneers Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in Kansas. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing"
Agency Information
Kentucky Board of Auctioneers
500 Mero Street, 2NE09
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-782-0722
Email: auctioneers@ky.gov
Website: KY Board of Auctioneers
Website: (Assoc): KY Auctioneers Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal agreement with North Carolina
Agency Information
Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board
11736 Newcastle Ave., Bldg. 2, Ste. C
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Phone: 225-295-8420
Email: admin@lalb.org
Website: LA Auctioneer Licensing Board
Website (Assoc): LA Auctioneer Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal agreement with North Carolina
Agency Information
Maine Board of Licensing of Auctioneers
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: 207-624-8521
Email: auctioneers.board@maine.gov
Website: ME Board of Licensing of Auctioneers
Website (Assoc): ME Auctioneers Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
State auction license required. Additionally some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing. Reciprocity: N/A
Agency Information
Maryland Office of Small Business Regulatory Assistance (OSBRA)
1100 N. Eutaw Street, 6th floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-230-6101
Email: osbra.inquiry@maryland.gov
Website: MD Office of Small Business Regulatory Assistance
Website (Assoc): Auctioneer Assn. of Maryland
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in Maryland. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing."
Agency Information
Massachusetts Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
1000 Washington Street , Suite 510
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: 617-727-3480
Email: standards.mail@mass.gov
Website: MA Out of State Auctioneers
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal agreement with North Carolina.
Agency Information
Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Ottawa Building
611 W. Ottawa
P.O. Box 30004
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-373-1140
Website: MI Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Website (Assoc): MI State Auctioneer Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in Michigan. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing."
Agency Information
Minnesota Consumer Services Center
85 7th Place E, Ste 280
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651-539-1500
Contact form: https://mn.gov/elicense/about/contact.jsp
Website: MN Auctioneer License
Website (Assoc): MN State Auctioneers Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneers license in Minnesota. Licenses are issued by county, check for licensing requirements."
Agency Information
Mississippi Auctioneer Commission
P.O. Box 50
Morton, MS 39117-0050
Phone: 601-705-4909
Email: support@auctioneers.ms.gov
Website: MS Auctioneer Commission
Website (Assoc): MS Auctioneers Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal agreement with North Carolina
Agency Information
Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance
Division of Professional Regulation
PO Box 1335
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 573-751-0293
Email: profreg@pr.mo.gov
Website: MO Dept. of Commerce & Insurance - Licensing
Website (Assoc): MO Auctioneers Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneers license in Missouri. Licenses are issued by county, check for licensing requirements."
Agency Information
Montana Professional Boards & Licensing
PO Box 200513
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: 406-444-4500
Email: dlibsdhelp@mt.gov
Website: Montana Professional Boards & Licensing
Website (Assoc): MT Auctioneers Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in Montana. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing."
Agency Information
Nebraska Secretary of State
PO Box 94608
Lincoln, NE 68509-4608
Phone: 402-471-2554
Website: NE Division of Business Licensing
Website (Assoc): NE Auctioneers Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
Certain types of auctions (motor vehicle) may require license. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing.
Agency Information
Nevada Secretary of State
100 North Carson Street Ste. 3
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 775-684-5708
Email: sosmail@sos.nv.gov
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in Nevada. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing."
Agency Information
New Hampshire Board of Auctioneers
7 Eagle Square
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-271-2152
Email: OPLCLicensing6@oplc.nh.gov
Website: NH Board of Auctioneers
Website (Assoc): NH Auctioneers Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal agreement with North Carolina
Agency Information
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
Professional and Occupational Boards and Committees
124 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-504-6200
Email: askconsumeraffairs@dca.lps.state.nj.us
Website: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Website (Assoc): New Jersey Society of Auctioneers
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in New Jersey. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing."
Agency Information
New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Dept.
2550 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: 505-476-4622
Website: NM Regulation & Licensing Dept.
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in New Mexico. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing."
Agency Information
New York Dept. of State - Licensing Services
1 Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12231
Phone: 518-474-4429
Email: help@dos.ny.gov
Contact form: https://dos.ny.gov/form/licensing-contact-form
Website: NY Licensing Services
Website (Assoc): NYS Auctioneers Assn.
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in New York. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing."
Agency Information
North Carolina Auctioneer Licensing Board
108 Ber Creek Drive
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Phone: 919-567-2844
FAX: 919-567-2865
Email: info@ncalb.org
Website: NC Auctioneer Licensing
Website (Assoc): Auctioneers Association of North Carolina
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
N/A
Agency Information
North Dakota Public Service Commission
600 East Boulevard, Dept. 108
Bismarck, ND 58505
Phone: 701-328-2900
Website: ND Office of the Secretary of State
Website (Assoc): ND Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
"State auction license required. Additionally some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing."
Agency Information
Ohio Dept. of Agriculture- Auctioneer Program
8995 E. Main St
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6250
Email: auctioneer@agri.ohio.gov
Website: OH Auctioneer Program
Website (Assoc): OH Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal agreement with North Carolina.
Agency Information
Oklahoma Business Hub
900 N. Stiles
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: 405-521-3912
Website: OK Business Hub
Website (Assoc): OK State Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
"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. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing."
Agency Information
Oregon Secretary of State - Business Services
Public Service Building
255 Capitol St. NE, Ste. 151
Salem, OR 97310
Phone: 503-986-2200
Contact form: Oregon contact page
Website: OR Secretary of State
Website (Assoc): OR Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
"Auction license required for certain types of auctions (i.e. livestock, liquor). Additionally, some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing."
Agency Information
Pennsylvania State Board of Auctioneer Examiners
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Phone: 717-783-3397
Email: ST-AUCTIONEER@PA.GOV
Website: PA State Board of Auctioneer
Website (Assoc): PA Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal Agreement with North Carolina.
Agency Information
Rhode Island Dept. of Business Regulation
1511 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: (401) 462-9500
Email: DBR.DirOfficeInq@dbr.ri.gov
Website: Secretary of State Business Services
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in Rhode Island. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing."
Agency Information
South Carolina Auctioneers Commission
Synergy Business Park - Kingstree Building
110 Centerview Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: 803-896-4670
Email: Contact.Auctioneers@llr.sc.gov
Website: SC Auctioneers Commission
Website (Assoc): SC Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal agreement with North Carolina.
Agency Information
South Dakota Office of Economic Development
711 East Wells Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 800-872-6190
Email: goedinfo@state.sd.us
Contact form: https://sdgoed.com/contact-us/
Website: SD Office of Economic Development
Website (Assoc): SD Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
"Certain types of auctions (livestock, motor vehicles) may require licenses. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing."
Agency Information
Tennessee Auctioneer Commission
500 James Robertson Pkwy.
Nashville, TN 37243-0565
Phone: 615-741-2241
Website: TN Auctioneer Commission
Website (Assoc): TN Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal agreement with North Carolina.
Agency Information
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
PO Box 12157
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: (512) 463-6599
Website: TX Dept. of Licensing - Auctioneers
Website (Assoc): TX Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal agreement with North Carolina.
Agency Information
UT Dept. of Professional Licensing
Heber M. Wells Bldg., 4th Fl.
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: 801-530-6628
Email: dopl@utah.gov
Website: UT Dept. of Professional Licensing
Website (Assoc): UT Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in Utah. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing."
Agency Information
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation
89 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05620
Phone: 802-828-1505
Contact form: Contact us
Website: VT Office of Professional Regulation
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
N/A
Agency Information
Virginia Auctioneers Board
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233-1485
Phone: 804-367-8506
Email: auctioneers@dpor.virginia.gov
Website: VA Auctioneers Board
Website (Assoc): VA Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal Agreement with North Carolina.
Agency Information
Washington Department of Licensing
Auctioneer Program
P.O. Box 9026
Olympia, WA 98507
Phone: 360-664-6636
Email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
Website: WA Dept. of Licensing - Auctioneers
Website (Assoc): WA Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
N/A
Agency Information
West Virginia Department of Agriculture - Auctioneer Program
1900 Kanawha Blvd., Room E-28
Charleston, WV 25305-0170
Phone: 304-558-3550
Contact form: https://agriculture.wv.gov/contact-us/
Website: WV Auctioneer Program
Website (Assoc): WV Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal Agreement with North Carolina.
Agency Information
Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing-Auctions
4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI 53705
Phone: 608-266-2112
Email: dsps@wisconsin.gov
Website: WI Dept. of Regulation - Auctioneer
Website (Assoc): WI Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Meets State Educational Requirements
Notes
Reciprocal Agreement with North Carolina.
Agency Information
Wyoming Business Division
Herschler Building East
122 West 25th Street Suite 101
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020
Phone: 307-777-7311
Email: Business@wyo.gov
Website: WY Business Division
Website (Assoc): WY Auctioneers Association
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
"There is no state required auctioneer license in Wyoming. Some counties and municipalities may require a permit or licensing."
U.S. Territories
Agency Information
Department Of Commerce
American Samoa Government
A.P. Lutali EOB, 2nd Floor
Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799
Phone: 684-633-5155
Contact us: https://www.doc.as.gov/contact
ASG Website: https://www.americansamoa.gov/
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
N/A
Agency Information
Guam Economic Development Authority
590 S. Marine Corps Dr.
ITC Building, Suite 511
Tamuning, GU 96913
Telephone: 671-647-4332
Fax: 671-649-4146
Website: https://www.investguam.com/
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
N/A
Agency Information
CNMI Department of Commerce
P.O. Box CHRB
Saipan, MP 96950
Phone: 670-664-3000
Fax: 670-664-3067
Email: info@commerce.gov.mp
Website: https://commerce.gov.mp/
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
N/A
Agency Information
Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development
355 FD Roosevelt Ave.
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918
Phone: 787-765-2900
Website: Dept of Economonic Development
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
N/A
Agency Information
Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs
8201 Sub Base, Suite 1
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Phone: 340-714-3522
Contact form: https://dlca.vi.gov/feedbackapp/
Contact form: https://dlca.vi.gov/feedbackapp/
Website: https://dlca.vi.gov/
State Educational Requirements:
Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements
Notes
N/A