Read below to discover which license(s) you need to legally operate in Louisiana. All licensing fees are nonrefundable, expire annually on Dec. 31 and are not prorated.
Which license do I need?
BID CALLER ONLY
✓ Auctioneer License Required
✕ Auction Business License Not Required
Important: It is your responsibility to ensure the auction business is properly licensed in Louisiana.
LOUISIANA RESIDENT AUCTIONEER
One Owner
✓ Auctioneer License
✕ Auction Business License Not Required
Multiple Owners
✓ Auctioneer License
✓ Auction Business License
RECIPROCAL AUCTIONEER
Resident of Texas, Arkansas, or South Carolina AND Sole Owner of the Business
✓ Auctioneer License
✕ Auction Business License Not Required
All Other Reciprocal Auctioneers
✓ Auctioneer License
✓ Auction Business License
NON-RECIPROCAL AUCTIONEER
✓ Auctioneer License
✓ Auction Business License
AUCTION BUSINESS OWNER ONLY
✓ Auction Business License
Important: It is your responsibility to ensure each auctioneer is licensed in Louisiana.
Auction Business License Holders
Effective January 1, 2025
A QUALIFYING PARTY IS REQUIRED. The Qualifying Party must be licensed as a Louisiana Auctioneer and will serve as the legal representative of the Auction Business.
Qualifying Party may be:
- Sole Proprietor or their spouse
- Full-time Employee
- Partner, Officer, Director, or Stockholder
- LLC Member or LLC Manager
Welcome Home Act
If you have moved to Louisiana from another state and you had an occupational license or certification as an Auctioneer.
Applications and Information
AUCTIONEER
RECIPROCAL AUCTIONEER
AUCTION BUSINESS
APPRENTICE
Surety Bond Information
Continuing Education
- Auctioneers are not required by statute to complete Continuing Education for the state of Louisiana.
- If you hold a license outside of Louisiana, you must still meet the requirements of that state.