How to get your license: Auctioneer
Who needs a license?
You do if you:
- Call bids at an auction.
- Are a sole proprietorship who calls bids and arranges or manages auctions whose sales don't exceed $25,000.
Requirements
Meet all of the auctioneer certificate of registration requirements.
What you’ll need
- A SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account to apply online
- If you don't have one, you'll be able to create one before you start.
- For help visit How to set up account access.
- A Unified Business Identification (UBI) number
- File a Business License Application (Department of Revenue) to get one.
- A surety bond. The amount of the surety bond depends on the gross value of the goods you sell in Washington State:
- For existing companies your gross sales during the previous calendar year.
- For new companies an estimate of your gross sales during the current year.
| Gross sales | Surety Bond |
| $0-$24,999.99 | $5,000 |
| $25,000-$49,999.99 | $10,000 |
| $50,000-$99,999.99 | $15,000 |
| $100,000-$499,999.99 | $20,000 |
| $500,000 or more | $25,000 |
How to apply
Online
Create your SAW account to apply and pay your fees online.
Apply onlineBy mail
Send the following:
- Completed Auctioneer Registration Application
- Check or money order for the fee (payable to Department of Licensing)
Mail to:
Auctioneer Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3856
Seattle, WA 98124-3856
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3856
Seattle, WA 98124-3856
Questions? Need help?
- Email us: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
- Call us: 360.664.6636
