Part II. Entry Requirements
18VAC25-21-20. Licensure by examination for individuals.
All persons or firms as defined in § 54.1-600 of the Code of Virginia who conduct auctions or offer their services to sell at auction in the Commonwealth are required to file a licensure application and pay the specified fee to the board. In addition to the requirements established in § 54.1-603 of the Code of Virginia, applicants for individual licensure must meet the following requirements:
1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. In accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia, disclose the following information regarding criminal convictions in Virginia and all other jurisdictions:
a. Non-marijuana misdemeanors involving moral turpitude, sexual offenses, drug distribution, or physical injury within three years of the date of the application; and
b. All felony convictions within 10 years of the date of application.
The board, at its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant in accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia.
3. The applicant must report any action taken by any board or administrative body in any jurisdiction against a professional or occupational license, certification, or registration issued to the applicant, to include any suspension, revocation, or surrender of a license, certification, or registration; imposition of a monetary penalty; or requirement to take remedial education or other corrective action. The board, in its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant for any prior action taken by any board or administrative body in any jurisdiction.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-602 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR150-01-2:1 § 2.1, eff. August 1, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 7, eff. February 1, 2002; Volume 25, Issue 7, eff. February 1, 2009; Volume 38, Issue 4, eff. December 1, 2021; Volume 42, Issue 1, eff. October 1, 2025.
18VAC25-21-30. Bond required.
All applicants must submit evidence that a surety bond, executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the Commonwealth and in at least the amount of $10,000, has been obtained. Proof of current bond must be submitted in order to obtain or renew the license. The bond must commence no later than the effective date of the license and must expire no sooner than the date of expiration of the license.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-602 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR150-01-2:1 § 2.2, eff. August 1, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 7, eff. February 1, 2002; Volume 42, Issue 1, eff. October 1, 2025.
18VAC25-21-40. License by reciprocity.
The board may issue a license to any individual applicant holding a license in any state, territory, or possession of the United States with whom the board has established an act of reciprocity, provided the requirements and standards under which the license was issued are substantially equivalent to those established by the board in 18VAC25-21-20. At the time of application for licensure, the applicant must be currently licensed in the state in which reciprocity is established with the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-602 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR150-01-2:1 § 2.3, eff. August 1, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 7, eff. February 1, 2002; Volume 25, Issue 7, eff. February 1, 2009; Volume 38, Issue 4, eff. December 1, 2021; Volume 42, Issue 1, eff. October 1, 2025.
18VAC25-21-50. Application.
A. All applicants seeking licensure must submit a complete application with the appropriate fees attached. Applicants will be notified if the application is incomplete.
B. 1. For any corporation, limited liability company, or other entity, the application must include copies of the certificate of incorporation or certificate of organization issued by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, articles and bylaws.
2. For any foreign corporation, foreign limited liability company, or other entity, the application must include copies of the certificate of authority to conduct business issued by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, which will be required in lieu of the certificates as required by subdivision 1 of this subsection.
3. In accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia, any entity must disclose the following information regarding criminal convictions in Virginia and all other jurisdictions:
a. Non-marijuana misdemeanors involving moral turpitude, sexual offenses, drug distribution, or physical injury within three years of the date of the application; and
b. All felony convictions within 10 years of the date of application.
The board, at its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant in accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia.
4. The applicant must report any action taken by any board or administrative body in any jurisdiction against a professional or occupational license, certification, or registration issued to the applicant, to include any suspension, revocation, or surrender of a license, certification, or registration; imposition of a monetary penalty; or requirement to take remedial education or other corrective action. The board, in its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant for any prior action taken by any board or administrative body in any jurisdiction.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-602 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR150-01-2:1 § 2.4, eff. August 1, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 7, eff. February 1, 2002; Volume 25, Issue 7, eff. February 1, 2009; Volume 32, Issue 1, eff. November 1, 2015; Volume 38, Issue 4, eff. December 1, 2021; Volume 42, Issue 1, eff. October 1, 2025.
18VAC25-21-60. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from VR150-01-2:1 § 2.5, eff. August 1, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 7, eff. February 1, 2002; Volume 25, Issue 7, eff. February 1, 2009; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 1, eff. October 1, 2025.
18VAC25-21-70. Fees.
Fees are nonrefundable and will not be prorated. The following fees will apply:
1. Individual auctioneer license | $25 |
2. Auctioneer firm license | $55 |
3. Renewal for individual auctioneer's license | $55 |
4. Renewal for firm or corporation license | $65 |
5. Late renewal for an individual auctioneer's license | $80 |
6. Late renewal for an auction firm or corporate license | $90 |
7. Reinstatement of the individual auctioneer's license | $105 |
8. Reinstatement of the firm or corporate license | $115 |
The fee for examination or reexamination is subject to contracted charges by an outside vendor. These contracts are competitively negotiated and bargained for in compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2-4300 et seq. of the Code of Virginia). The board may adjust the fee charged to candidates in accordance with these contracts.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-602 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR150-01-2:1 § 2.6, eff. August 1, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 11, eff. April 1, 1998; Volume 15, Issue 26, eff. November 1, 1999; Volume 18, Issue 7, eff. February 1, 2002; Volume 22, Issue 26, eff. November 1, 2006; Volume 32, Issue 1, eff. November 1, 2015; Volume 42, Issue 1, eff. October 1, 2025.