Who can apply for a Dakota County auctioneer license?

The application states that the applicant must be at least 18 years old and a Dakota County resident for at least six months before applying.

What information does the application request?

It requests applicant and business details, tax identification information, a surety bond statement, and workers’ compensation insurance details or an explanation of an exemption.

Dakota County, MN · Dakota County

No notary required

Auctioneer License Application

Dakota County residents use this application to apply for a license to sell real estate or personal property at public auction.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Dakota County · Dakota County, Dakota County, Minnesota
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: dakotacountymn.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application is for a Dakota County resident seeking a license to work as an auctioneer and sell real estate or personal property at public auction. It asks for applicant and business details, county residency information, and a statement about the required surety bond. The packet also requests tax identification information and workers’ compensation coverage details or an explanation of an exemption.

Who needs it

A Dakota County resident applying for an auctioneer license to sell real estate or personal property at public auction needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to Dakota County Public Services and Revenue Division, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033.

About notarization

This document has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates the application, tax information form, and workers’ compensation certification.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Dakota County Auctioneer License Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant, business, tax, and workers’ compensation information requested in the packet.
3
Gather Supporting Information
Provide the surety bond information and any branch office list or workers’ compensation details requested by the form.
4
Submit to Dakota County
Send the completed application to Dakota County Public Services and Revenue Division, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for a Dakota County auctioneer license?: The application states that the applicant must be at least 18 years old and a Dakota County resident for at least six months before applying.
What information does the application request?: It requests applicant and business details, tax identification information, a surety bond statement, and workers’ compensation insurance details or an explanation of an exemption.
Do I need a notary for the Auctioneer License Application?: No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates the application, tax information form, and workers’ compensation certification.
How do I submit the Auctioneer License Application?: Submit the completed application to Dakota County Public Services and Revenue Division, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033.

Need something notarized?

This Auctioneer License Application doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Dakota County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.