Auctioneers and auctions

Licence if you are an auctioneer in Carlisle.

You do not need to register or get a licence for auction venues.

Apply for an auctioneer licence

You must apply for a licence if you are an auctioneer and sell any of the following at an Auction Mart or similar place:

  • horses, asses, mules
  • cattle, sheep
  • goats
  • swine

You also need a licence if you sell:

  • carcasses
  • hides, skins
  • hay, straw
  • animal feed

Contact us to apply for an auctioneer’s licence.

Telephone: 0300 373 3730

After you've applied

Before each auction, you must clearly display your full name and address at the auction venue.