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Connecticut auctioneer bonds.
From $100.

Connecticut regulates sales at auction under C.G.S. Chapter 393, and licenses auctioneers at the town level — you must be licensed in the town where the auction is held. When the town requires a surety bond, the premium is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum. Enter the amount your town named and your exact price appears at the application.

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Licensed by the town where the auction is held — Connecticut has no single statewide auctioneer license
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Amount is set by your local licensing authority — commonly around $10,000
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1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — no credit fields, exact price appears at the application
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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard auctioneer bond — enter your amount, pay, and deliver to your town. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount your town requires, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

INSTANTLY

Issued on the spot

The application collects no credit information, and most bonds issue as soon as you pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review — if a check ever runs, it's a soft pull that won't touch your score.

SAME DAY

File with your town

Submit the executed bond to the town clerk or licensing authority where the auction is held. Connecticut wants the license at least three days before the auction, so apply early. Wet-ink originals mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the auctioneer bond actually covers

Connecticut governs sales at auction under C.G.S. Chapter 393 (sections 21-1 and following). Unlike most states, Connecticut does not run a single statewide auctioneer license — you must be licensed to conduct business in the town where the auction takes place, and the local licensing authority sets the terms, including any bond.

When a bond is required, it is a buyer-and-seller-protection guarantee: it stands behind your honest conduct of the auction and proper handling of sale proceeds. A common figure is around $10,000, but because licensing is local, confirm the exact amount with the town where you’ll be selling.

Some auctions fall outside the licensing rule — Chapter 393 exempts sales of charcoal, wood, farm products, and secondhand household furniture, and auctions the state conducts under court order. For everything else, enter the amount your town named — pricing starts from $100 and the application collects no credit information.

C.G.S. Chapter 393 (sections 21-1, 21-2)Connecticut regulates sales at auction under General Statutes Chapter 393. Section 21-1 sets the penalty for selling at auction without a license and exempts charcoal, wood, farm products, secondhand household furniture, and state-ordered sales; auctioneers must be licensed to do business in the town where the auction is held, and the license is to be issued at least three days before the auction. Bond requirements and amounts are set locally — confirm with the town’s licensing authority.

You need this bond if you are

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An auctioneer whose town requires a surety bond to license a sale
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Conducting estate or consignment auctions in a Connecticut municipality
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Running a regular auction house that needs a bond on file with the town
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Holding a one-time or charity auction where the local authority asks for a bond

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount your town requires — the executed auctioneer bond is generated instantly, ready to deliver.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Connecticut auctioneer bond?The premium is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — set by the bond amount, not a credit tier. Because auctioneer licensing is local, the amount is set by the town where the auction is held — commonly around $10,000. Enter that figure and your exact price appears at the application.
Is there a statewide auctioneer license?No. Connecticut regulates auctions under C.G.S. Chapter 393 but licenses auctioneers at the town level — you must be licensed in the town where the auction takes place. Confirm the bond amount with that town’s licensing authority.
When do I need the license?Connecticut expects the auction license to be issued at least three days before the auction, so apply for the bond early enough to file with your town in time.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information. Most applications approve instantly; if a check ever runs on a larger bond amount, it's a soft pull that never affects your score.
Are any auctions exempt?Yes. Chapter 393 exempts sales of charcoal, wood, farm products, and secondhand household furniture, and auctions the state conducts under court order. For those you generally don’t need this license or bond — check with the town if you’re unsure.
Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.
How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.
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