Bid Caller

A Bid Caller is an individual who, for compensation or valuable consideration, or otherwise, is hired by a principal auctioneer, public automobile auction, or public automobile auctioneer to solicit bids for the purchase of goods at an auction.

Requirements

Licensing Requirements

Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Education Requirements

Complete a 16-hour approved auction education program for Bid Calling.

Examination Requirements

None

Application & Fees

Complete the “Initial Auctioneer Bid Caller” application online at core.tn.gov. The fee for an initial application is $250.

Reciprocal Information

Tennessee reciprocates with the following states: Alabama (AL), Arkansas (AR), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Massachusetts (MA), Mississippi (MS), New Hampshire (NH), North Carolina (NC), Ohio (OH), Pennsylvania (PA), South Carolina (SC), Texas (TX), Virginia (VA), West Virginia (WV), and Wisconsin (WI).

Tennessee Reciprocity Requirements

If you are an Affiliate/Apprentice Auctioneer or a Principal Auctioneer in a reciprocal state, you may substitute a letter of good standing in lieu of the training requirement. Attach the certificate of license to the block asking for proof of education within the online application.

Application & Fees

Complete the “Initial Auctioneer Bid Caller” application online at core.tn.gov. The fee for an initial application is $250.