Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Auctioneers Board
 
chapter
Regulations of the Virginia Auctioneers Board [18 VAC 25 ‑ 21]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description Regulations establishing entry requirements and standards conduct for individual auctioneers and auction firms.
State Authority Sections 54.1-113 , 54.1-201 , and 54.1-602
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by regulating the auctioneering profession in the least burdensome, costly and intrusive manner to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (6) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Kathleen R. Nosbisch  / Board Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: Auctioneers@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-8514    FAX: (866)465-6206    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
SB 826 Amendment
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/05/2025.
General Regulatory Reduction Initiative Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2025.
Fee Adjustment Proposed Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/25/2024.
Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2021.
Conform continuing education provisions to HB 1259 (2016)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/02/2016.
General Review 2009 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2015.
Amend regulations regarding proceeds which are paid via credit cards Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2009.
General review to amend existing regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2009.
Amendment Auctioneers Board regulations to include a continuing education requirement. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2007.
Amendment to Auctioneers Board regulations to decrease fees.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2006.
Amend Board for Auctioneers regulations. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2002.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Temporary License Emergency/NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 10/21/2010 before the Governor's office completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
11/28/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
10/15/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
2/24/2016 Agency Completed Retain As Is
1/20/2012 Agency Completed Retain As Is