License: PUBLIC AUTOMOBILE AUCTIONEER

Department of Commerce and Insurance Division of Regulatory Boards Division of Regulatory Boards
Davy Crockett Tower 6th Floor
500 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN 37243-1141
(615) 741-3600

PUBLIC AUTOMOBILE AUCTIONEER <br><br>A Public Automobile Auctioneer is any individual who, for a fee, commission or any other valuable consideration, or with the intention or expectation of receiving a fee, commission or any other valuable consideration, by the means or process of auction or sale at auction, offers, negotiates or attempts to negotiate a listing contract, sale, purchase or exchange of goods, including motor vehicles.<br><br>REQUIREMENTS:<br> Must complete and submit an application. Must currently be a licensed Auctioneer to apply for a license as a Public Auctioneer License. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Served as an auctioneer for a period of two (2) years. Complete thirty (30) hours of rigorous classroom instruction in automobile auctioneering approved by the commission.<br><br>EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:<br> High school diploma, some postsecondary training.<br><br>EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:<br> Complete thirty (30) hours of rigorous classroom instruction in automobile auctioneering approved by the commission.<br><br>CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:<br> Auctioneers are required to complete 6 hours of continuing education per license cycle (two years). Continuing Education is verified by a Random Audit System therefore you should retain evidence of CE for a minimum of two cycles.<br><br>RENEWAL: <br>Licenses are valid for two (2) years from the date of their issuance and may be renewed within the sixty (60) days immediately preceding their date of expiration. A late renewal carries penalties from $50-$200 in addition to the normal renewal fees, and could involve reapplication, reexamination and/or additional education requirements.<br><br>PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:<br> National Auctioneers Association,<br> 8880 Ballentine St.,<br> Overland Park, KS, 66214,<br> (913) 541-8084,<br> https://www.auctioneers.org/

  • Stand-alone license
  • State exam required
  • Specific course required
  • No continuing education requirement
  • Experience required
License information updated 07/19/2022