Auctioneer registration requirements
Before you can carry out business as an auctioneer, you must apply and be approved for registration.
Types of auctioneer registration
There are two types of auctioneer registration — individual or company.
Individual auctioneer registration
This is for individuals who operate as an auctioneer in a self-employed, sole trader manner, or as a partnership.
Company auctioneer registration
This is for companies or partnerships that operate as auctioneers and employ auctioneers.
If you are applying to register as a company, your company must be registered under Companies Act 1993 before applying to be registered auctioneer.
If your business holds a company auctioneer registration, the auctioneers you employ don't need to be registered. However, employees who act as auctioneers must not be disqualified under the criteria for registration.
Registration requirements
To register as an auctioneer, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Make a declaration that you’re not a disqualified person under Section 6 of the Auctioneers Act.
Auctioneers Act 2013 — Section 6(external link) - Provide a copy of your criminal record dated no earlier than 6 months from your application. You can get this from the Ministry of Justice.
Ministry of Justice website — Get your own criminal record(external link) - Pay the registration application fee of $310 (inclusive of GST).
Note
Even if you held an auctioneer’s licence in the past, to continue to legally operate as an auctioneer you must be registered under the 2013 Act.