Licensing for Fundraising Counsel
The following table summarizes state licensing and registration requirements for professional fundraising counsel throughout the United States.
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| Alabama | Agency Alabama Attorney General – Consumer Interest Division Initial Application Fee: $100 Form: |
| Alaska | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Alaska Alaska does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| Arizona | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Arizona Arizona does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| Arkansas | Agency Arkansas Secretary of State – Business and Commercial Services Division (BCS) License Renewal Fee: $100 Form: Due: Annually by the date of issuance. |
| California | Agency California Attorney General – Registry of Charitable Trusts License Renewal Fee: $500 Form: Due: Annually by the January 15. |
| Colorado | Agency Colorado Secretary of State |
| Connecticut | Agency Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection – Public Charities Unit License Renewal Fee: $120 Form: Due: Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
| Delaware | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Delaware Delaware does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| District of Columbia | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in District of Columbia The District of Columbia does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| Florida | Agency Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Division of Consumer Services |
| Georgia | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Georgia Georgia does not currently have a registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. Counsel information is generally reported on charity registrations instead. |
| Hawaii | Agency Hawaii Tax and Charities Division |
| Idaho | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Idaho Idaho does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| Illinois | Agency Illinois Attorney General – Charitable Trust Bureau Initial Application Fee: $0 Form: License Renewal Fee: $0 Form: Due: Biennially by June 30. |
| Indiana | Agency Indiana Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division |
| Iowa | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Iowa Iowa does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| Kansas | Agency Kansas Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division – Charitable Organization Registration Program |
| Kentucky | Agency Kentucky Attorney General – Charities License Renewal Fee: $50 Form: Due: Annually by December 31. |
| Louisiana | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Louisiana Louisiana does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| Maine | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Maine Maine does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| Maryland | Agency Maryland Secretary of State – Charitable Organizations Division |
| Massachusetts | Agency Massachusetts Attorney General – Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division License Renewal Fee: $400 Form: Due: Annually by December 31. |
| Michigan | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Michigan Michigan no longer requires fundraising counsel to register. |
| Minnesota | Agency Minnesota Attorney General – Charities License Renewal Fee: $200 Form: Due: Annually by April 30. |
| Mississippi | Agency Mississippi Secretary of State |
| Missouri | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Missouri Missouri does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| Montana | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Montana Montana does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| Nebraska | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Nebraska Nebraska does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| Nevada | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Nevada Nevada does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| New Hampshire | Agency New Hampshire Department of Justice- Charitable Trusts Unit |
| New Jersey | Agency New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs – Charities Registration Section License Renewal Fee: $250 Form: Due: Annually by June 30. |
| New Mexico | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in New Mexico New Mexico does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| New York | Agency New York Attorney General – Charities Bureau License Renewal Fee: $800 Form: Due: Annually |
| North Carolina | Agency North Carolina Secretary of State – Charitable Solicitation Licensing Division License Renewal Fee: $200 Form: Due: Annually by March 31. |
| North Dakota | Agency North Dakota Secretary of State Initial Application License Name: Professional Fundraiser Registration Fee: $100 Form: License Renewal License Name: Professional Fundraiser Registration Renewal Fee: $100 Form: Due: Annually by August 31. |
| Ohio | Agency Ohio Attorney General |
| Oklahoma | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Oklahoma Oklahoma does not issue licenses specific to fundraising counsel. |
| Oregon | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Oregon Fundraising counsel are exempt from license requirements provided that the counsel does not have primary responsibility for the fundraising campaign’s production or management, does not have access to contributions or the ability to pay expenses from campaign proceeds, and does not directly engage in solicitations. |
| Pennsylvania | Agency Pennsylvania Department of State – Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations Initial Application Fee: $250 Form: License Renewal Fee: $250 Form: Due: Annually |
| Rhode Island | Agency Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation |
| South Carolina | Agency South Carolina Secretary of State – Division of Public Charities License Renewal Fee: $50 Form: Due: Annually |
| South Dakota | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in South Dakota South Dakota does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| Tennessee | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Tennessee Tennessee no longer requires fundraising counsel to register. |
| Texas | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Texas Texas does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| Utah | Agency Utah Department of Commerce – Division of Consumer Protection License Renewal Fee: $250 Form: Due: Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
| Vermont | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Vermont Vermont does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| Virginia | Agency Virginia Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs (OCRP) License Renewal Fee: $100 Form: Due: Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
| Washington | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Washington Fundraising counsel are exempt from Washington’s registration requirements. |
| West Virginia | Agency West Virginia Secretary of State – Charitable Organizations Division |
| Wisconsin | Agency Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) – Division of Corporate and Consumer Services – Charitable Organizations and Fund Raisers Section License Renewal Fee: $50 Form: Due: Annually by August 31. |
| Wyoming | NOT REQUIRED Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Wyoming Wyoming does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsel, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |