West Virginia — Registered Auction House Bond
Use the registered house's actual Department request, not just an individual auctioneer's credentials. The Department publishes a $25,000 house example, but its recital uses auctioneer wording; match the principal and accepted house condition before applying.
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- Recorded state
- West Virginia
- Bond type
- Auctioneer / Auction Company Bond
- Category
- Business operations & taxes
What this bond does
Respond to the West Virginia Department of Agriculture's actual auction-house security request using the matching principal and accepted wording.
- Who needs it
- The registered auction house and authorized signer coordinating its Department file separately from individual auctioneer credentials.
- Who it protects
- The posted house example incorporates the auctioneer chapter and rules in a State-payable obligation. Confirm the accepted house condition and duties rather than assuming general protection for all business property or every sale dispute.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- West Virginia Department of Agriculture:posted auction-house example (opens in a new tab)Checked October 26, 2026
- West Virginia legislature:19-2C-4 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 26, 2026
Have these ready
- Provide the registered-house identity and actual Department request.
- Separate the house principal from individual auctioneer credentials.
- Confirm the accepted example/wording, sum and dates.
- Coordinate the authorized signer and current delivery instructions.
Questions about this bond
Can I substitute the individual auctioneer's name?
Do not assume so. Match the actual house file and accepted principal. The posted example's auctioneer recital should not silently change the applicant's capacity.
Is an individual minimum automatically the house amount?
No such conclusion is made here. Section 19-2C-4 addresses individual auctioneer/apprentice security; confirm the Department's actual house request.
Is the example already an issued document?
No. Confirm accepted execution and obtain the actual instrument. Provider application alone does not complete registration or individual licensing.