Auctioneer License

​​​​Minnesota Statute 330.01 requires that auctioneers in the state of Minnesota be licensed. Application for an auctioneer license is made in your county of residence. Licenses are valid for one year.

​Fees​

$20, checks payable to: Dakota County. The licenses are valid one year from the date of issuance.

Apply by mail

Send the completed application forms, necessary fees and additional required documents to:

Dakota County Public Services & Revenue
1590 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033

Contact Public Services & Revenue with questions or to make an in-person appointment.

License requirements

Resident

• An Application for Auctioneer License must be completed.
• A License Applicant Information Form must be completed.
• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• You must be a resident of Dakota County for at least 6 months.
• A corporate surety bond must be submitted in a sum of not less than $1,000 nor more than $3,000.

Non-Resident

• An Application for Auctioneer License must be completed.
• A License Applicant Information Form must be completed.
• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• A corporate surety bond must be submitted in a sum of not less than $1,000 nor more than $3,000.
• Complete a Irrevocable Consent Form
• Certified copy of non-resident applicant state auctioneer license
• Certified copy of non-resident applicant state auction laws.

New applicants

For new applicants, Proof of Worker's Compensation is also required.

For more information, see Minnesota Statute 330.01.