Kentucky: Board of Auctioneers

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Contact Info

KY Board of Auctioneers
9112 Leesgate Rd
Suite 5
Louisville, KY 40222

Phone Numbers:
(502) 429-7145
(502) 429-7147 fax
auctioneers@ky.gov

Office Info

Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday

The office will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day

Licensee Info

Licensure

The Law

KRS Chapter 330| KAR Chapter 3| KY Uniform Commercial Code|

Consumer Info

Complaint Process| Auction Terminology|

Board Info

History| Board Employees| Calendar|

Forms

Auction School Approval Application-80 hours| Continuing Education Approval Application| Core Course Instructor Application| Licensee Changes|

Purpose

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As an agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the primary purpose of the Kentucky Board of Auctioneers is to protect the public. This is accomplished through examination, licensure, and regulation of auctioneers, apprentice auctioneers, limited livestock auctioneers and auction house operators.

This board is a self-supporting agency, funded by fees paid by Kentucky-licensed auctioneers and auction house operators. The KY Board of Auctioneers does not receive any general fund tax monies.

Consumer Information

All licensees carry pocket cards when performing auctioneering tasks. The licensee's name, number and expiration date are printed on the pocket card. In addition, an auction house operator's license must be displayed conspicuously and at all times in the auction house.
Advertising for a specific auction must contain the name of the licensee and an indication that he/she is an auctioneer. Auction Houses must have the name of the licensed Auction House Operator and the name of the auction house on signs and advertising.
What is the difference between an absolute auction and an auction with reserve? What is a buyer's premium? These auction terms and other definitions are provided as additional information about auctioneering and auctions in Kentucky.

Updated: 5/2012