Qualifications All applicants for an auctioneer license must: Be at least 18 years old Submit a surety bond of $1,000 Minnesota applicants must have resided in Hennepin County for the past six (6) months. Non-residents of Minnesota must also attach the following to their application: A certified copy of your auctioneer's license issued by your state of residence A certified copy of your resident state's auction laws The completed Irrevocable consent for non-resident auctioneer form (PDF)
How to apply Applications should be submitted by mail. We accept check, money order or cashier's checks. Credit cards are not accepted. Application process Complete the auctioneer license application (PDF). Gather the following: $1,000 surety bond A check or money order for the $20 fee If you are not a Minnesota resident – the Irrevocable consent for non-resident form (PDF) Submit your application and payment my mail to: Director of licensing – Auctioneer Hennepin County Government Center 300 South 6th Street, MC-026 Minneapolis, MN 55487-0026 If you cannot use the mail-in option, email vitalrecords@hennepin.us. The fee is $20. Applicants from out of state should apply at least three weeks prior to the auction.