The Federal Government follows traditional auction procedures and gives prospective buyers a description of the property to be auctioned along with bidding instructions before the auction. When buying through an auction, the buyer must be present to bid. All Government auto auctions are open to the public. Once the card is filled out, a bidder number will be issued. Bidders must be over 18 years of age and have a photo ID such as a driver's license or passport.
Registration is free, and catalogs are available at auction locations.
Property should be previewed before bidding. Cash and cashier's check are acceptable forms of payment. All proceeds from the sale of seized vehicles are deposited in the U.S. Treasury. GSA is the Federal Government's procurement agent which purchases the supplies, equipment, and vehicles that Federal workers need to do their jobs. When items are no longer needed by the Federal Government, they stretch your tax dollar by offering them for sale to the public.