An Auction (Regular) Member is defined as ‘any person or entity actively engaged in the wholesale auto auction business whose operation complies with Federal, State and local laws, and principally provides auction services to buyers who are licensed motor vehicle dealers, and to sellers, in wholesale transactions involving motor vehicles that are not salvage, rebuilt or junk.’ Additionally, there must be an established place of business offering weekly dealer only sales.

All auction member applicants must submit a pre-qualification form. This form is a request for application.

Download the Auction Member Pre-Qualification form.

Note: Online only auctions are not eligible for NAAA membership.

Associate Membership

An Associate Member can qualify in one of three categories: Supplier/Publisher*, Remarketer** and State Independent Auto Dealer Association. Associate members have the same privileges as auction members except they may not vote or hold office in the Association. Associate membership is initially granted on a probationary status for two years subject to annual review for compliance with the Association’s by-laws, rules and procedures.

* Supplier/Publisher is defined as person(s) or entity offering goods or services to member auctions.

** Remarketer is defined as any person(s) or entity engaged in remarketing motor vehicles through auction members.

If you are a supplier/publisher or remarketer, download the Associate Member
Pre-Qualification form.

State Independent Auto Dealer Associations are not required to submit pre-qualification forms, just complete the application form.

Applications are being accepted for consideration at the 2023 NAAA Convention, September 2023.

Pre-qualification forms due: July 14, 2023
Application forms due: July 26, 2023

Late applications will be held over until the NAAA Spring Meeting in 2023.

Applications are accepted throughout the year and presented to the NAAA Membership Committee and the NAAA Board of Directors for approval either at the NAAA/CAR Conference in March or the NAAA Annual Convention (September/October).

Applicants for membership must pre-qualify before an application can be issued. The pre-qualification is a request for application only.

Membership Application process:
1. Pre-qualification form submitted
2. If eligible, application packet is provided
3. Application forms submitted
4. Application reviewed/references checked
5. Application added to next membership meeting
   agenda (Spring or Fall)
6. Application voted on at the meeting
7. Applicant notified of result