Auction Licenses

Information about City of Boulder Auction Licenses

How to apply for an auction license and process checklist.

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 application must be received at least two weeks prior to the event. 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.
Please Note: Auction licenses are not required for auctions conducted under any legal process (court order, property seizure, etc.), and Auctions that are held during fund-raising events for local non-profit organizations are not required to obtain a city auction license, but may still need a city business license.