Requirements Checklist

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal alien.
• Must hold a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate.
• Must complete auction school.
• Pass the Texas auction exam
• Must pay all required application, license, and Recovery Fund fees.

Step by Step Process

1. Complete auction school.
2. Submit your application to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
3. Pass the Texas auction exam. The exam is administered by PSI testing service, and you pay the exam fee directly to PSI.
4. Receive your license once your application is approved and all fees are paid.

Costs

Fees are set by TDLR and are subject to change.

The Texas Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation manages a dedicated Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund, providing compensation to consumers harmed by a licensed auctioneer. TDLR reviews the fund's balance annually and can assess additional licensee fees if needed to maintain its required minimum balance.

License Renewal

A Texas auctioneer license is good for one year and must be renewed every year through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Texas requires 6 hours of continuing education per renewal. Texas has a limited Associate Auctioneer license for a person to work under the direct supervision of a fully licensed Texas auctioneer. This does not provide a pathway to the full license. For a full auctioneer license, you need to complete auction school and pass the Texas auction exam. The full auctioneer license allows you to conduct auctions independently on your own.

Reciprocity

Texas has reciprocal agreements with Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Source: National Auctioneer License Law Officials Association.