Maryland· State Reference
Maryland Auctioneer
Requirements
Maryland does not issue a state auctioneer license. The Maryland Department of Labor does not run a statewide licensing program, but some cities and counties require their own local auctioneer license.
- No state license: The Maryland Department of Labor does not run a statewide auctioneer licensing program
- Local licensing applies: Some cities and counties require their own auctioneer license or permit
- Confirm before every auction: requirements are set by the city or county where the auction will be held, not by where you live
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Sources
- Baltimore City Auctioneer Business License Application, Baltimore City Code Article 2, finance.baltimorecity.gov
- Baltimore County Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections, Baltimore County Code 21-5-101, baltimorecountymd.gov
- Anne Arundel County Government, Auctioneer License, aacounty.org
- Harford County Code, Chapter 72, Auctions and Auctioneers, ecode360.com
- Cecil County Code, Chapter 148, Auctioneers, ecode360.com
- Maryland Comptroller, Business License FAQs, marylandcomptroller.gov