Do I need a notary for the Auctioneer License Application?

No. The application calls for an owner or manager signature and date, not notarization. It requires a $300 surety bond or cashier’s check but does not say that item must be notarized.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for the auction location, auctioneer and owner or establishment names and addresses, a contact person, the auction date, and the owner or manager’s signature.

What payment does the form say is required?

The form states that a $300 surety bond or cashier’s check is required and that the auction fee is $40 for each day the auction is held.

Ann Arbor, MI · Washtenaw County

No notary required

Auctioneer License Application

Auctioneers use this application to request a license for an auction held in Ann Arbor and provide event, auctioneer, owner, and contact details.

What this form is

This application requests an Ann Arbor auctioneer license under the city ordinances cited on the form. It asks for the auction location, auctioneer and owner or establishment information, contact person, auction date, and owner or manager signature. The form states that a $300 surety bond or cashier’s check is required, along with a $40 fee for each day the auction is held.

Who needs it

An auctioneer seeking a license for an auction held in Ann Arbor needs to complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Return the application to the Ann Arbor City Clerk’s Office at 301 E. Huron St., P.O. Box 8647, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8647. The form says checks should be payable to the City of Ann Arbor.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requires a $300 surety bond or cashier’s check but does not say it must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Auctioneer License Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Provide the auction, auctioneer, owner or establishment, and contact details, then enter the auction date.
3
Sign And Date
Have the owner or manager sign and date the application.
4
Gather Required Payment
Include the required $300 surety bond or cashier’s check; the form also lists a $40 fee for each auction day.
5
Return The Application
Send it to the Ann Arbor City Clerk’s Office at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Auctioneer License Application?: No. The application calls for an owner or manager signature and date, not notarization. It requires a $300 surety bond or cashier’s check but does not say that item must be notarized.
How do I submit the Auctioneer License Application?: Return it to the Ann Arbor City Clerk’s Office at 301 E. Huron St., P.O. Box 8647, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8647. Make checks payable to the City of Ann Arbor.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for the auction location, auctioneer and owner or establishment names and addresses, a contact person, the auction date, and the owner or manager’s signature.
What payment does the form say is required?: The form states that a $300 surety bond or cashier’s check is required and that the auction fee is $40 for each day the auction is held.

Need something notarized?

This Auctioneer License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.