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Auction Genius
States Requiring Auctioneer Licenses
The following states maintain mandatory licensing for auctioneers:
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Illinois (Note: As of January 1, 2026, certain estate sales now also require a licensed auctioneer)
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
District of Columbia
Key 2026 Considerations
Illinois Estate Sales: Effective January 1, 2026, the Illinois Auction License Act requires individuals conducting estate sales in specific situations to hold a valid auctioneer license.
Reciprocity: Many of these states have reciprocal agreements (e.g., Alabama, North Carolina) allowing licensed auctioneers from one state to obtain a license in another without re-taking exams.
Local-Only Licensing: States like Hawaii do not have a mandatory state-wide license, but individual counties (e.g., Hawaii County) may require one.
Online Auctions: Regulation of online auctions is inconsistent. For instance, Arkansas and Illinois regulate online-only auctions, while states like Arizona and Colorado generally do not.
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