Auction Invoice Template

Create professional auction invoices for auction purchases with clear lot references and itemized fees. This auction invoice template supports auction item totals, buyer’s premium, service fees, handling/packing, shipping, and authentication/appraisal—ideal for auction houses and sellers issuing invoices for buyers and records. Download instantly in PDF, Word, or Excel format.

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What to Include on an Auction Invoice

Auction invoices should document the auction event and identify items by lot number.

Auction details
  • Auction name/event
  • Lot number/item reference
  • Auction date (optional)
  • Bidder number (optional)
Common auction line items
  • Auction item sold (lot total)
  • Buyer’s premium
  • Auction house service fee
  • Handling/packing
  • Shipping/delivery
  • Authentication/appraisal (when applicable)
Totals
  • Subtotal, sales tax, total due
  • Payment terms and proof-of-purchase notes

Auction Fees: Buyer’s Premium and Service Charges

Many auction invoices include additional fees beyond the winning bid.

Common fees
  • Buyer’s premium: added percentage or fixed fee on top of the hammer price
  • Service fees: administrative or auction house service charges
  • Handling/packing: preparing items for pickup or shipping
Itemizing these fees helps buyers understand why the final total is higher than the winning bid.

Lot Numbers and Itemization for Multiple Purchases

Buyers often purchase multiple lots in a single auction.

Best practices
  • Use the lot number field for each item
  • If many lots are purchased, provide an itemized invoice listing lots separately
  • Keep auction name and bidder number consistent across the invoice
Clear lot references help buyers reconcile purchases and simplify record keeping.

Shipping, Packing, and Authentication on Auction Invoices

Some auction purchases require extra services.

Common add-ons
  • Packing and crating
  • Shipping or delivery coordination
  • Authentication or appraisal services
Listing these as separate line items improves transparency and supports insurance or resale documentation.

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