Resident Auctioneer Application Instructions and Checklists

General Statement: The ASBA desires to provide courteous and timely service to all applicants. To maximize its efficiency and the level of service, the Board will process complete applications only. Incomplete applications will be returned to you. Read all instructions carefully. The Board will not act as your agent in gathering information or supporting documents necessary for the consideration of your application. Make all checks payable to the Alabama State Board of Auctioneers and send to: 2777 Zelda Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106.

Please make a copy of all forms to be used before completing the application as you may need duplicates of some pages either now or in the future.

Checklists: Locate the checklist for the appropriate license/designation for which you are applying.

Application: Applications must be typewritten or printed in ink and must be legible. Complete the entire application. Leave no space blank. If a particular question or request for information does not apply to you, put a short line in the blank space or cross out the entire section to indicate the questions or section has received your attention. Failure to supply necessary information may result in denial of application.

Your full name, social security number, and date of birth are essential for identification purposes. Please supply this key information.

Application Process: Once your complete application has been received, your application will be reviewed by the Board at the next Board Meeting. You will then be notified of your status by letter.

Resident Auctioneer Application Checklist

Note: This option is for individuals that live in the State of Alabama and have completed the required Apprenticeship Program.

  1. ASBA 1 – Statement to the Board*
  2. ASBA 2 – General Information
  3. ASBA 3 – Qualifying Questionnaire*
  4. ASBA 4 – Affidavit of Endorsement*
  5. ASBA 4 – Affidavit of Endorsement (two required)*
  6. ASBA 5 – Exam Registration Form ($100.00 Examination Fee)
  7. Letter of Recommendation from Sponsor
  8. ASBA 8 – Bond & Power of Attorney (can be submitted after passing the examination)*
  9. $200.00 License Fee (submitted after passing the examination)
  10. Request for Conviction/Criminal History Record
  11. Proof of Apprenticeship
  12. Proof of Citizenship
For one year apprentice program: Proof of five auctions(advertisements and/or cancelled checks); and approved auction school diploma.
For two year apprentice program: Proof of ten auctions (advertisements and/or cancelled checks).

*These items do not have to be resubmitted to the Board if filed with original apprentice application and if there are no changes in the information previously submitted.

DO NOT SUBMIT AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION. ALL INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED!