You need a license to be a benefit auctioneer?
In some states, yes.
- It can be expensive.
- It’s time consuming.
- It’s confusing. In some jurisdictions, government employees are unfamiliar with the rules as it relates to benefit auctions.
About half of the states and the District of Columbia require licensing. Many of these states are east of the Mississippi River.
I maintain licenses in my home state (listed below) and some other states, if I have repeat clients located there. Please ask.
- Virginia #2907003083 and #2908000859 // Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond VA 23233-1485 // 804-367-8500 // http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Contact/
Incidentally, there is no specific benefit auctioneer license. One is given an auctioneer’s license which — depending on the area — can be used to sell all types of goods and services.
(A few places require an additional or specific license to sell certain items, like livestock or automobiles.)