General Auctioneer's Licence
Administered by: Department of Justice / Magistrates Court
When is this licence required?
You will need this licence if you intend to act as a general auctioneer. Auctioneers are people who sell or offer for sale or resale properties or other items by way of auction. You can apply for this licence as an individual, firm or corporation. The classes of businesses that this licence allows you to deal in include:
- land
- motor vehicles
- wool
- livestock
- second hand items
- any other specified kind of commodity determined by the Agency.
If you intend to only deal in one class of business in a specific area in Western Australia, you can apply for a restricted auctioneer's licence instead of this licence.
What are the eligibility requirements for this licence?
To be eligible for this licence you must:
- obtain three character references
- be at least 18 years old
- be a fit and proper person.
How much does this licence cost?
| Task | Type | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | Application | $592.00 | Fees for 2024-25 |
| Transfer | Transfer | $55.50 | Fees for 2024-25 |
| General | Duplicate Certificate | $1.70 | Fees for 2024-25 |
How often do you need to apply for this licence?
Not less than 12 months
Are there any specific application requirements?
| Task | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial | Your licence will need to be granted by a magistrate and issued by a local clerk of court. You can find a list of magistrate court locations and contacts here. |
What legislation specifies this licence?
Auction Sales Act 1973 (Western Australia)
Auction Sales Regulations 1974 (Western Australia)
Who can you talk to for more information?
Enquiries
Department of Justice / Magistrates Court
| Mailing address | 501 Hay Street Perth, Western Australia 6000 |
| Phone | 08 9425 2222 |
| Business website | Magistrates Court of Western Australia |
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