At a glance
Points of service
Digital provision points
Number of required documents
Fees
Provided without cost
Deadline of completion
2 months
Description
Basic information
Competent body
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Provided to
Last update
08/01/2025
Application
Application Type
Submission by:
Submitted by:
Title
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification document
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A descriptive catalogue with the dating of the movable documents to be auctioned. ...
Catalogue
A descriptive catalogue with the dating of the movable documents to be auctioned.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
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2
A photographic catalogue of the movable documents to be auctioned ...
Item photo
A photographic catalogue of the movable documents to be auctioned
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
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3
Information in detail on the origin of the movable monuments ...
Report
Information in detail on the origin of the movable monuments
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
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4
Details of the principal of the auctioneer ...
Enabling act
Details of the principal of the auctioneer
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
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5
License to possess/ own movable monuments ...
Official document
License to possess/ own movable monuments
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
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Order contract from the holder/ owner of the mobile monuments to be auctioned.
The order contract in ...
Official document
Order contract from the holder/ owner of the mobile monuments to be auctioned. The order contract includes a) Clause of application of Greek law, as well as specific reference to the provisions of par. 5 and 6 of article 28 of law 3028/ 2002 b) The complete details, of both the auctioneer and the principal – seller, as well as their addresses c) The items to be auctioned with an accurate description of each d) The sale price possibly set by the principal - seller e) The place and time of the auction f) The manner and time of the transportation of the movable monument to and from the auction site g) the method of payment after the award to the highest bidder.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
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Solemn declaration where it is stated the place where the auction will take place and that this plac ...
Solemn Declaration
Solemn declaration where it is stated the place where the auction will take place and that this place meets all the rules of good maintenance and safety (in case the auction does not take place inside the shop of the antique dealer).
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
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Documents proving:
i. the relevant professional experience, which is mainly proven with a 2-year rel ...
Report
Documents proving: i. the relevant professional experience, which is mainly proven with a 2-year relevant engagement with the art auctions ii. that the interested party has experienced and specialised staff iii. that they have a suitable store and storage space located in cities where the services of the Ministry of Culture are located (which are responsible for the protection of the movable monuments of cultural heritage to be auctioned)
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
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Solemn declaration stating that the applicant has not been irrevocably convicted for a felony or vio ...
Solemn Declaration
Solemn declaration stating that the applicant has not been irrevocably convicted for a felony or violation of legislation on the protection of cultural heritage or for forgery, bribery, theft, embezzlement or acceptance of proceeds of crime, and there is no pending criminal prosecution for the above actions. For legal persons the impediment applies to the Board of Directors or the members of the Board.
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
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Solemn declaration stating that the applicant is not an employee of the Ministry of Culture, or a me ...
Solemn Declaration
Solemn declaration stating that the applicant is not an employee of the Ministry of Culture, or a member of recognised museums belonging to the State or the wider public sector, has not been recognised as a monument collector and does not exercise a profession related or having been related to the protection of monuments.
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
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If the auction is conducted by a legal person, a person responsible for conducting the auction is ap ...
Certificate of previous service (conditional)
If the auction is conducted by a legal person, a person responsible for conducting the auction is appointed, who is required to have the following formal and substantial qualifications: i) degree or diploma from a Department of any University level school in Greece or an equivalent school abroad, preferably from the Department of Archaeology or the Department of Communication, Media and Culture or ii) at least two years of employment in an enterprise organising auctions of cultural goods.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Company law
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Full copy of criminal record ...
Criminal Record Copy for General Use (ex officio)
Full copy of criminal record
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Ex officio (manual)
Notes: Sought ex officio
Requirements
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Company law
Business formation (individual, corporate)
- For company establishment see the link below
Link Link
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Time limit
The application for the auction, along with the specific list (catalogue) of monuments, must be submitted to the competent service of the Ministry of Culture at least two (2) months before the auction, otherwise it is considered invalid and the transferred movable monuments are taken under the responsibility of the State.
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Administrative
The permit is issued for a specific list of monuments to be auctioned.
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Technical
The venue of the auction, which shall comply with all the good conservation and security standards, shall be equipped with an alarm system and be sufficiently guarded - The prerequisite applies where the auction is held by merchants of ancient monuments outside their shop, as well as by other natural or legal persons.
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Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
For the movable monuments included in the auction list there must be no indications that they come from theft, illegal excavation or other illegal activity, such as money laundering, nor that they have been acquired or exported in violation of the legislation of the country of origin their.
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Prior Service
The applicant has relevant professional experience, as evidenced in particular by their at least two years of involvement in the field of art auctions - The prerequisite applies in cases of auctions by other natural or legal persons
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Prior Service
The applicant has experienced and specialised personnel - This prerequisite applies in cases of auctions by other natural or legal persons apart form merchants of ancient monuments that hold relevant licence.
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Other
The applicant applies codes of ethics consistent with applicable law and international practices followed in conducting auctions of ancient and recent movable monuments - The prerequisite applies in cases of auctions from other natural or legal persons apart form merchants of ancient monuments that hold relevant licence.
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Technical
The applicant has suitable shop and storage areas, in cities hosting Ministry of Culture services responsible for the protection of the movable monuments of cultural heritage to be auctioned- The prerequisite applies in cases of auctions from other natural or legal persons apart form merchants of ancient monuments that hold relevant licence.
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Labour
The applicant is not an employee of the Ministry of Culture, or a member of recognised museums belonging to the State or to the wider public sector (has not the impediments of par.12 of article 32 of Law 3028/ 2002), has not been recognised as a monument collector and does not exercise a profession related or having been related to the protection of monuments - The prerequisite applies in cases of auctions from other natural or legal persons apart form merchants of ancient monuments that hold relevant licence.
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Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
The applicant has not been irrevocably convicted for a felony or violation of legislation on the protection of cultural heritage or for forgery, bribery, theft, embezzlement or acceptance of proceeds of crime - The prerequisite applies in cases of auctions from other natural or legal persons apart form merchants of ancient monuments that hold relevant licence.
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Prior Service
If the auction is conducted by a legal person, a person responsible for conducting the auction is appointed, who is required to have the following formal and substantial qualifications: i) degree or diploma from a Department of any University level school in Greece or an equivalent school abroad, preferably from the Department of Archaeology or the Department of Communication, Media and Culture or ii) at least two years of employment in an enterprise organising auctions of cultural goods.
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Administrative
The permit is exclusive and personal for the applicant, as well as it cannot be transferred.
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
OtherAdministrative redress/appeal
NACE
- 47.79 Retail sale of second-hand goods in stores
Output & Results
Output
Steps
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Submission of application and of required documents
Μethod of Implementation Software action
Description The interested party submits the application and the related supporting documents to the Department of Supervision of Private Archaeological Collections and Antique Shops or to a regional service of the Ministry of Culture, within its local jurisdiction takes place the auction, which forwads the file to the Department of Supervision of Private Archaeological Collections and Antique Shops of the Directorate of Documentation and Protection of Cultural Goods.
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On-site inspection
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Inspection
Description Conduction of on-site inspection in the venue of the auction only in case the auction is conducted by: i. merchants of ancient monuments outside their shop or ii. other natural or legal persons
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Notification of the interested party for the issuance of the permit
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The Ministerial Decision is published in the Government Gazette and the interested party is notified for the issuance of the permit.
Other information
Official title
Languages supported
Ways of provision
Legislation
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Law 3028/2002 (Government Gazette 153/Α)
Description On the protection of antiquities and cultural heritage in general
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Joint Ministerial Decision 2447/2011 (Government Gazette 2645/Β)
Description Application processing by Citizen Service Centers – Single Service Cen-ters (ΚΕP – ΕΚΕ), application form
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Ministerial Decision ΥΠΠΟ/ΔΟΕΠΥ/ΤΟΠΥΝΣ/34674/2008 (Government Gazette 669/Β)
Description Auctions process of movable monuments
Categories
Τype of procedure
Trigger
Trigger (submission method)
Life events
Type
End of Process
Ιndefinite
