Minnesota Statute Chapter 330: Auctioneers
Resident Auctioneer
An auctioneer’s license is required by any individual conducting the business of an auctioneer in the State of Minnesota. To qualify for a license an applicant must be:
- 18 years of age or older
- Resident of the county for six months prior to submitting application.
Application Process
The following forms must be completed and accepted prior to issuing a license. Forms can be downloaded on-line, but must be printed, signed, and mailed or delivered to our office at 509 W. 5th Street, Red Wing, MN 55066.
The forms are as follows:
- Application for Resident Auctioneer License - new or renewal
- Form SP: C1 - License Applicant Information
- Certification of Compliance with Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law
A Corporate Surety Bond for Auctioneers in the amount of $2,000.00 must accompany the license application.
- Bond should be made payable to Goodhue County.
Licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance.
Fees & Applications
- A new or renewal license is $20.
- We will accept payment by cash, check or money order.
- Checks should be made payable to Goodhue County.
Auctioneer Application
Renewal
To renew your license you must contact our office or submit the required forms and fee prior to expiration of your license.
Non-Resident Auctioneer
An auctioneer’s license is required by any non-resident in order to conduct an auction within the State of Minnesota.
To qualify for a license an applicant must be:
- 18 years of age or older
- Resident of the County and State you are claiming residency for 6 months prior to submitting application.
Application Process
The following forms must be completed and accepted prior to issuing a license. Forms can be downloaded on-line, but must be printed, signed, and mailed or delivered to our office.
The forms are as follows:
- Application for Non-Resident Auctioneer License - new or renewal
- Form SP: C1 – License Applicant Information
- Certification of Compliance with Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law
- Irrevocable Consent form
- Additional information required to establish reciprocity:
- A copy of your Auctioneer’s license
- A certified copy of the state auction laws in your resident state
- If you reside in a state that has no auctioneer statutes, you must submit a certified copy of the auctioneer’s ordinance that exists in the municipality in which your Auctioneer’s license was issued or a statement from the City Clerk affirming that:
- The state has no statutes relating to the licensing of auctioneers, and
- A Minnesota resident may conduct auctions in the municipality on the same or similar basis as a resident of the municipality
A Corporate Surety Bond for Auctioneers in the amount of $2,000 must accompany the license application. Bond should be made payable to Goodhue County.
Fees & Applications
- A new or renewal license is $20
- We will accept payment by cash, check, or money order.
- Checks should be made payable to Goodhue County.
Non-Resident Application
Renewal
To renew your license you must contact our office or submit the required forms and fee prior to expiration of your license.
Additional Requirements of Auctioneers: Resident & Non-Resident
- All advertisements of auction sales must list the name, address, and license number of the auctioneer or auctioneers conducting a sale.
- Any change of address by the licensee requires a Notice in writing, with your new address, to the county auditor issuing the license. The county auditor will issue a duplicate license showing the new address.
- Licensee has 30 days from the date of their change of address to notify the county auditor.
- Failure to notify the county auditor can result in the automatic cancellation of your license.
- Prior to sale at public auction, every auctioneer shall enter into a written contract, containing the terms and conditions of the sale, with the owner or consignee of any property to be sold.
Penalties
Any person who violates the provisions for Auctioneers as provided in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 330 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
