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Hennepin County > Licenses and permits > Auctioneer's license

Auctioneer's license

Applications for auctioneer licenses are submitted in your county of residence.

COVID-19 response

Mail in transactions when possible.

  • Auctioneer license application (PDF)

Government Center Service Center

vitalrecords@hennepin.us

Phone: 612-348-8919

Phone hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

We are receiving a high volume of calls. You may experience long wait times. Thank you for your patience.

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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 S. 6th St., MC-026
Mpls, 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.

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