Auctioneer / Tennessee
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Tennessee Auctioneer License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Conducts auctions for the sale of goods and property.

What the Tennessee data shows for Auctioneers

Becoming a licensed auctioneer in Tennessee means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 125 training hours, a passing score on State Auctioneer Exam, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Tennessee regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Auctioneer School".

The initial price tag is $129, and renewal costs $91 every 2 years. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Tennessee, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

For auctioneers, the reciprocity picture is: Not typically reciprocal.

Licensing Ease Score

B
Licensing Ease Score
70/100
Auctioneer · Tennessee

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training B
125 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$129
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C+
$46/yr
$91 every 2 years
Continuing Education A+
None required
No continuing-education mandate
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Tennessee

Education / Training Hours
Auctioneer School
125 hours
Exam Requirement
State Auctioneer Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$129
Renewal Fee
$91
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Tennessee licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Auctioneer in Tennessee? ▼
Tennessee's requirements cover 125 hours of education or training, the State Auctioneer Exam exam, and an initial fee of $129. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Auctioneer in Tennessee? ▼
Tennessee licenses auctioneers who complete its requirements (125 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Tennessee licensing board.
Can I transfer my Auctioneer license to Tennessee from another state? ▼
Auctioneer licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Not typically reciprocal. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Tennessee licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Tennessee require a background check for Auctioneer licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the auctioneer licensing process in Tennessee. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.

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What to do with this auctioneer license

Auctioneer in Tennessee, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an auctioneer-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Tennessee's auctioneer requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Auctioneer in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state auctioneer license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Tennessee's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Tennessee overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Tennessee licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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