Join VAA/Renew Membership

Membership: $175 / annual

Members. Any natural person who is a licensed auctioneer pursuant to the requirements of the Virginia Code and is in good standing with all state, federal, and local auctioneer licensing authorities OR; Any natural person who: is not a licensed auctioneer pursuant to the requirements of the Virginia code, engaged in the auction business, has an interest in the auction industry and is in agreement with the Governing Documents and the objective of the Association.

Membership Eligibility: (a) An applicant shall: 1. Be a licensed auctioneer in the Commonwealth of Virginia; or 2. Not be licensed as an auctioneer pursuant to the Virginia Code, but be professionally engaged in the auction industry through at least one of the following means: (a) Current full-time or part-time employment in a professional capacity with an auctioneer, auction company, or auction firm (including but not limited to roles such as auction clerk, marketing specialist, inventory manager, or administrative staff); (b) Regular provision of professional services to the auction industry (including but not limited to appraisal services, auction software development, auction specific photography, cataloging, or logistics); (c ) Current instruction of auction related education or training; (d) Other direct professional involvement in auctions as approved by the VAA Board of Directors. (b) An applicant not licensed as an auctioneer in the Commonwealth of Virginia shall provide at least one (1) letter of recommendation from a current VAA licensed auctioneer member in good standing. (c ) The applicant shall agree to comply with the Association’s Governing Documents, Code of Ethics, and stated objectives. (d) The applicant shall complete the Association’s standard application process and submit payment of all applicable dues. (e) No person whose auctioneer’s license has been suspended or revoked by any licensing authority shall be eligible for membership during the period of such suspension or revocation. (f) Applicants for membership who have been rejected by the corporation for any reason may not reapply within one year from the date of rejection. (g) No person will be allowed to retain their membership if they are convicted of a felony during their current membership (adopted 1-8-2010)