Auctioneer

Beginning October 1, 2007, anyone using the title "Registered Auctioneer" will be required to be registered with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Commercial Services at (517) 241-9288 or visit the website at www.michigan.gov/auctioneers.

A Michigan sales tax license may be required. You may call the Michigan Department of Treasury; (517) 636-4660; www.michigan.gov/taxes.  Please request Form 518 - Registration for Michigan Taxes.

A real estate license is not required to conduct an auction of real property, as long as the auctioneer only "calls the sale" and a real estate broker or attorney performs the closing.

A vehicle broker license is required from the Department of State, Dealer Division if a motor vehicle is to be sold at an auction.  You may contact the Department of State, Dealer Division at (517) 373-9460; www.michigan.gov/sos.

Other Possible License(s):

The city/township clerk of the community in which an auction will be held should be contacted to determine if a license/permit is required. 

Further Information:

Michigan State Auctioneers Association
4529 Gibbs St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544-9719
(616) 785- 8288
www.msaa.org

National Auctioneers Association, 8880 Ballentine Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66214; (913) 541-8084; www.auctioneers.org

Revised: 04/2009