How it works:
The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat is selling surplus/excess property via an internet-based electronic auction. Each auction will be activated for a clearly stated period of time. The start and end dates are listed on the information panel of the web application. During this period, bidders can submit bids for individual lots of surplus/excess property.
Bids must be in US Dollars (USD). During the auction period, bidders can monitor and update their bids. Successful bidders will be notified via email following the conclusion of the auction. A representative from the U.S. Embassy will also contact successful bidders for final confirmation and to provide payment details. ALL SALES ARE FINAL and considered to be closed when the buyer makes the full payment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE regarding Property and Vehicles.
The U.S. Embassy sells surplus vehicles “as is” with no warranties implied concerning operating conditions. Bidders are required to pay all local fees and taxes. Payment of any/all customs duties is the responsibility of the winning bidder. Bidders are strongly encouraged to verify the registration process for vehicles purchased from a diplomatic mission. The buyer bears all costs and responsibilities for these procedures. The U.S. Embassy will not provide any assistance with the registration of auctioned vehicles. No assistance will be given for exporting the car to another country. Each bidder is responsible for all taxes and customs duties after the vehicle is deregistered from the U.S. Embassy.
How to Pay for Your Items:
Payment is due within five (5) working days via check or cash to the U.S. Embassy cashier.
Address: Ashgabat, Pushkin street 9.
If you have bid and won more than one Lot, you can pay the total amount due of all Lots in one payment. Lots can be retrieved only when successful payment has been verified. It will not be possible to pick up your Lot(s) if your payment is not confirmed or if you do not have an approved receipt of payment.
SPECIAL PROCEDURE for Vehicles:
Upon selection, winners are notified and asked to sign a bill of sale for the vehicle purchased. The bill of sale is sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) for approval. Please note that this process may take at least three (3) weeks. Once approved, the winner is requested to make the Payment due in cash at the U.S. Embassy’s Cashier. After the payment is processed, the vehicle is transferred to the winning bidder. Please refer to the important note on the collection of vehicles.
Note: Diplomatic license plates are removed from the purchased vehicle at the time of transfer.
How to Pick-Up Your Lots
Each auction will display the pick-up address for the lot(s). Vehicles are generally picked up from outside of the U.S. Embassy’s in Ashgabat. To retrieve items, winning bidders must present a copy of the payment receipt, listing the lots won.
Pick-up must be by appointment no later than five (5) business days after notification of the successful transfer of vehicle ownership documents. When making appointments, winning bidders will receive detailed information on their responsibilities to remove their lot(s).
PLEASE NOTE:All items are sold “as is.” All sales are considered final when payment is made. The U.S. Embassy does not deliver items purchased through auctions. All buyers are responsible for picking up their purchases. No assistance will be given to load purchased vehicles.
