2026 CAI I Application

2026 CAI I Application

Thank you for applying to CAI I!
Name*

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Personal Address*

Street Address

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Email*
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Work Address

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Home/Cell Phone Number*
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Date of Birth*

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Emergency Contact Name*

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Emergency Contact Phone Number*
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How did you hear about CAI and what made you decide to apply now?
How long have you worked in the auction industry (years)?*
What year did you enter the auction industry?*
What was your title/position when you entered the industry? *

In what states do you conduct business and/or are licensed as an auctioneer?

	State Name	License # (if any)
State 1
State 2
State 3
State 4
State 5

If you hold a real estate license, indicate in which states you operate and your license number in each.

	State Name	License #
State 1
State 2
State 3
State 4
State 5

During the past two years, what percentage of your income (excluding investments) did you derive from the auction industry?*
What percentage of your working time is spent in the auction industry?*
What auction experience do you have? (Select ALL that apply.)*

Consulting and/or meeting with clientsSigning contracts and/or closing the dealAuction setup and supportMarketing auctions and/or auction companyAuction pick-up and/or settlementBid-calling and/or simulcast operationAuction technologyAuction securityOther
If you selected "other" above, please tell us what that is.
Are you self-employed?*

YesNo
What is your rank within your auction firm? (Indicate if you are No.1, No.2, etc.)*
What is the business structure of your firm?*

CorporationPartnershipProprietorshipLLCOther
If the company is a subsidiary, division or licensee, please list the parent company or central organization and its location.
Describe the services furnished by your "parent" company or organization, if any.
If your company combines auctioneering with another service or product sales, what are the services or products? (e.g., real estate, insurance, appraisal services, etc.)
What percentage of your company's time is spent on the auction industry vs its other functions or products?*
If you are the owner of your auction firm, what percentage of your company's gross income comes from your auction function?
How many people are typically associated with your auction firm? (staff & contract)*

Of the above number, how many have:

	# of People
BEGUN their CAI designation
COMPLETED their CAI designation

List your firm's approximate number of auctions for each of the last three years.*

	# of Auctions
2025
2024
2023
2022

Please list your auction specialties.*
List the name and title of your immediate supervisor, if applicable.

List schools attended in chronological order, including high school, college, and professional schools (OTHER than auction schools). Please also list courses taken through correspondence, night, and vocational schools.

	School Name	Dates Attended	Diploma/Degree
School 1
School 2
School 3
School 4
School 5

List auction schools, if any, you have attended. Include the school name and dates attended.

	School Name	Dates Attended
Auction School 1
Auction School 2
Auction School 3
Auction School 4
Auction School 5

Please list any designations you hold and NAA seminars or other educational programs you have attended.*

Please tell us about your employment history and prior careers.*

	Company	Job Title	Dates Worked	Responsibilities
Employment 1
Employment 2
Employment 3

Please list the names and contact information for three references we will contact regarding your application. One must be a CAI Auctioneer, one must be an NAA Member, and one can be a reference of your choice. CURRENT CAI STUDENTS MAY NOT BE USED AS A REFERENCE.
CAI Designation Holder Reference Name*

First NameLast Name
CAI Designation Holder Phone Number*
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CAI Designation Holder Email*
example@example.com
NAA Member Reference Name*

First NameLast Name
NAA Member Phone Number*
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NAA Member Email*
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Applicant's Choice Reference Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant's Choice Reference Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Applicant's Choice Reference Email*
example@example.com
Please give a short (250 Words) work history summary.*

0/250
Have you ever been disciplined by a committee of any professional organization of which you are (or were) a member? (NAA, NAR, State Associations, Licensing Boards, etc.)?*

NoYes
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?*

NoYes
By entering my name in the box below I hereby certify that all statements made in this application are true and are made for the purpose of securing admission to the Certified Auctioneer Institute. Any false or misleading information found in this application will be grounds for disqualification for the CAI designation. I agree that I shall not be awarded the CAI designation unless and until I meet all requirements established by the National Auctioneers Association Education Institute Trustees and will pay all CAI designation fees as billed and complete all continuing education requirements.
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