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Auction registration licence
Find out how to apply for an auction registration, or notify us about an auction if you intend to sell goods by competitive bidding.
You must get an auction registration licence to sell goods through an auction from:
- halls
- rooms
- stalls
- marquees
- vehicles
- sites which are used or hired out for one-day sales
- any premises or land where goods are sold by auction
The registration is a one-off application and is valid indefinitely, in line with the Greater London Council (GLC) General Powers Act 1984.
Apply for an auction registration licence
Read the auction registration guidance notes (PDF 27.1 KB) before you apply.
Apply for an auction registration licence
Fees
| Type of application | Duration | Application fee | Compliance fee | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | 1 year | £647 | £141 | £788 |
| Copy of licence | - | £15 | - | £15 |
You will be charged a fee for the initial application and then a separate 'compliance' fee if your license is approved.
When you apply, you can pay the total fee upfront or choose to pay the application fee first and the compliance fee after your license is approved.