Want to become
an auctioneer?

Learn from champion auctioneers

Peter D. Gehres
  2015 International Auctioneer Champion

Beth Rose
2016 International Auctioneer Champion

Laura Mantle

2021 International Auctioneer Champion

Auctioneer Pre-Licensing:  Most states with auctioneer licensing require a minimum of 80 hours of in-classroom education.

Of that 80 hours, over one-half is dictated as mandatory education hours.  The remaining hours are of the school's choosing.

The Ohio Auction School provides 85 hours of total classroom education with an emphasis on all aspects of the auctioneering profession.

Among the unique aspects of our course is a dinner for family and friends and live auction, with proceeds benefiting Faith Mission.

Classes are ten days beginning Friday, ending 10 days later on Sunday. 

Upcoming class:

• March 14-23, 2025
• November 14-23, 2025

                     Classes are $1,950 (If paid at least 30 days in advance, $100 discount applies)

Preparing for your auctioneer exam?

Ohio Auctioneer Exam Preparation: This program is the only such class offered in the United States.  A one-day session covers over 15 modules of auction law and practice plus exercises regarding contracts, advertising and settlement, in preparing students for the monthly Ohio Auctioneer and Firm Manager exams, or for those desiring a complete overview of Ohio auction law.  Over 300 sample test questions covered.  Exam preparation classes are 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. for one class day, $200.

Current scheduled classes:

Class is completed via Zoom and a link will be sent you to 24-48 hours prior.  Class will be 1:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. where you participate from the comfort of your home or office.

• Sunday, December 15, 2024 (Ohio Auctioneer/Firm Manager Exam Tuesday, December 17)
• Saturday, January 18, 2025 (Ohio Auctioneer/Firm Manager Exam Thursday, January 23)

Ohio Auctioneer Continuing Education

Upcoming Classes

Online auctioneer and firm manager CE: https://www.auctioneersce.com 

Classroom auctioneer and firm manager CE:

Saturday, June 8, 2024, Live: 4949 Hendron Road, Groveport, Ohio 43125.

• UCC 2-328 (2 Hours)
• Recent 4707 Changes (30 Minutes)
• Trust Account Basics (30 Minutes)
• Lunch Provided -- 15 Minute Break
• Reducing Auction Risk (2 Hours)
• Real Estate Auctions (1 Hour)
• Firearms at Auction (2 Hours)

Live classes: Those needing 8 hours of CE, classes will run 9:00 am until 5:15 pm.  Those needing only 4 hours of CE, classes run 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.  8 Hours is $130.  4 Hours is $75.  Lunch is included

Ohio Auctioneer Law/Ethics

Ohio Auction Law:  Approved for up to eight (8) hours of Ohio Auction Law in cases of settlement agreements or other disciplinary actions administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.  In those cases, our 3, 5 or 8 hours of Ohio Auctioneer Law CE may be used to satisfy some of these requirements.  Additionally, for any auctioneer wishing an update on Ohio Auction Law and other auction-related topics, these courses are very appropriate.   Classes are 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (3 hours), 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (5 hours) or 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (8 hours). 

Ohio Auction Ethics:  Approved for up to eight (8) hours of Ohio Auction Ethics in cases of settlement agreements or other disciplinary actions administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.  In those cases, our 3, 5 or 8 hours of Ohio Auction Ethics CE may be used to satisfy some of these requirements.  Additionally, for any auctioneer wishing an update on Ethics and other auction-related topics, these courses are very appropriate.   Classes are 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (3 hours), 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (5 hours) or 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (8 hours).

Refund policy:  Cancellation 30 days or more before class starts will be refunded in full.  Cancellation less than 30 days of class start will be applied to a future class.  By clicking "Submit Form" you agree to this refund policy.