1. 1. Be at least 18 years of age.

2. 2. In accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia, disclose the following information regarding criminal convictions in Virginia and all other jurisdictions:

   1. a. Non-marijuana misdemeanors involving dishonest or fraudulent acts, sexual offenses, drug distribution, or physical injury within three years of the date of the application; and

   2. b. All felony convictions within 10 years of the date of application.

      The board, at its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant in accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia.

3. 3. The applicant must report any action taken by any board or administrative body in any jurisdiction against a professional or occupational license, certification, or registration issued to the applicant, to include any suspension, revocation, or surrender of a license, certification, or registration; imposition of a monetary penalty; or requirement to take remedial education or other corrective action. The board, in its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant for any prior action taken by any board or administrative body in any jurisdiction.

All persons or firms as defined in § 54.1-600 of the Code of Virginia who conduct auctions or offer their services to sell at auction in the Commonwealth are required to file a licensure application and pay the specified fee to the board. In addition to the requirements established in § 54.1-603 of the Code of Virginia, applicants for individual licensure must meet the following requirements:

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-602 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR150-01-2:1 § 2.1, eff. August 1, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 7, eff. February 1, 2002; Volume 25, Issue 7, eff. February 1, 2009; Volume 38, Issue 4, eff. December 1, 2021; Volume 42, Issue 1, eff. October 1, 2025; Volume 42, Issue 4, eff. November 5, 2025.