Beginning October 1, 2007, anyone using the title "Registered Auctioneer" will be required to be registered with the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, 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