States have nothing to do with an auction choosing to be a dealer only auction or a public auction. Thus there is no state that "requires" a dealer licenses to buy at an auction. This a requirement of the auction if it chooses to be dealer only.
The only way you can buy or sale at a dealer only auction is to be a registered dealer. That means you have to be a licensed dealer.
From my point of view I think no!!
There are two types of auctions, auctions open to the public, and Dealer only auction. To be able to get in the dealer only auction you must be a licenced dealer.
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To attend a dealer only auction you have be registered, with the auction, under a licenced dealer. If you're not it is a little difficult to get through the door and imposable to bid on and purchase a car.
Become a dealer.
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The LENDER. Lenders tend to have deals with auction companies. ALL repo'd cars go to auction, most of which are dealer only. You should be able to ask your bank where it went, then call that auction to see if it public or dealer only.
You don't need an auction license to buy cars at an auction you need a dealer license for dealer only auctions. There are a number of auctions in Georgia that are open to the public. But if you would like to buy at a dealer only auction the state of Georgia dealer and wholesaler license is handled buy the department of revenue. Everything you need to know is list on their web site.
As many as he can afford to buy.
Not necessarily. As long as you own a car you can get a car auction license right away.