- The Auction application must be completely filled out and signed; including, i) applicant business name, ii) legal name, home address, and birth dates for all owners, officers, member, managers, and auctioneer that will be on-site to conduct auction, and iii) phone number during auction event.
- The completed application must be received at least two weeks prior to the event and all applicable fees paid. A late fee of $200.00 will be charged for all applications that are submitted after deadline.
- A city business license must be obtained, and a sales tax deposit in the amount of $500 (business check only) must be submitted. For questions, email Sales Tax at salestax@bouldercolorado.gov.
- A surety bond in the amount of $1,000, payable annually, must be posted with the city. The surety bond or cashier’s check will be held for 60 days after last planned auction event.
Information about City of Boulder Auction Licenses
How to apply for an auction license and process checklist.
Auction Application Overview
How to Apply for an Auction License
Register for a City of Boulder Customer Self Service Portal Account
Complete Application Packet
Apply & Pay Online
Submit completed application and payment online through the City of Boulder Customer Self-Service Portal.
Have Questions?
The Regulatory Licensing Division holds virtual application clinics every Wednesday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., which you may attend virtually to ask miscellaneous license application questions:
- Call in (audio only): Call 412-912-4129 and enter conference ID: 239 231 240 150 # and passcode: YJ6mj2pD
- Join Microsoft Teams Meeting