Auction School: Western College of Auctioneering is an approved auction school in the state of Washington.
State Auction License Required: Yes
License Required for Online-Only Auctions: Yes. A company license would be required when the items/property and/or company is located in the state of Washington.
Minimum Age: 18
School/ Apprenticeship Required: No
Bonding/ Insurance Required: $5,000
License Period: One year
Continuing Education Required: No
Fees: License and renewal are $155
Reciprocity: N/A
State Auctioneers Association: www.washingtonauctioneers.org
State Real Estate Contact: www.dol.wa.gov/business/realestate
State Agency Contact:
Washington Department of Licensing- Auctioneer Program
P.O. Box 3856
Seattle, WA 98124
360.664.6636
dol.wa.gov/business/auctioneers
*Courtesy in part of: The National Auctioneers Association