Florida State Fundraising Registration
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Florida defines requirements for:
• Charitable Organization Registration
• Commercial Co-Venturer Registration
• Professional Fundraiser Registration
• Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses
• Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
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Florida Charitable Organizations/Sponsors Registration
Agency: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Consumer Services
Law: Florida Statutes § 496.405 et seq.
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? No
One-Time Exemption Registration
Exemption Eligible Organizations:
Notes: Organization must email the state to receive an exception but no registration is required.
Registration to Obtain Exemption
Exemption Eligible Organizations: Charities with less than $25,000 in total revenue during the preceding fiscal year and no professional solicitors
Form: Small Charitable Organizations Application
Agency Fee: $0
Renewal to Maintain Exemption
Exemption Eligible Organizations: Charities with less than $25,000 in total revenue during the preceding fiscal year and no professional solicitors
Form: Small Charitable Organizations Application (Renewal)
Agency Fee: $0
Due: Annually by the date of initial registration
Initial Registration
Form: Charitable Organizations / Sponsors Registration Application
Filing Method: Mail or Online
Agency Fee: $10-400, depending on contributions received during the prior fiscal year ($0 if exempt)
Turnaround: 2 - 3 weeks
Notes:
- Before you Apply -
Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
- How to Apply -
Domestic Applicants:
File formation documents to form an entity with the Florida Department of State.
2. Submit a completed Charitable Organizations / Sponsors Registration Application and all required attachments to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Consumer Services.
Foreign Applicants:
1. Determine whether or not your charity will need to foreign qualify based on your activity in Florida. If not required, skip to number 3.
2. File foreign qualification documents with the Florida Department of State.
3. Submit a completed Charitable Organizations / Sponsors Registration Application and all required attachments to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Consumer Services.
- Required Attachments -
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: Mail or Online
Agency Fee: $10-400, depending on contributions received during the prior fiscal year
Due: Annually by the registration anniversary date. Renewals may be filed up to 60 days prior to the expiration date.
Due Date Extension:
Due dates can be extended for 180 days beyond the original due date by submitting a request for extension through the online portal.
Notes:
Required Attachments:
Change of Fiscal Year
Agency Fee: $0
Turnaround: 1-2 business days
Notes: Email the state to inform them of the change.
Cancellation
Agency Fee: $0
Notes: To close out your registration, submit a letter stating that your organization no longer solicits in Florida along with documentation supporting this claim. The department will typically accept a disclaimer on the organization's donation page that they will not accept funds from residents of Florida.
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Florida Commercial Co-Venturer Registration
NOT REQUIRED
Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Florida.
Florida does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for commercial co-venturers, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events.
More information: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Consumer Services
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Florida Professional Fundraising Consultant Registration
Agency: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Consumer Services
Law: FL Stat. § 496.409
Initial Registration
Form: Registration for Professional Fundraising Consultants
Agency Fee: $300
Turnaround: 14-21 days
Registration Renewal
Form: Registration for Professional Fundraising Consultants (Renewal)
Agency Fee: $300
Due: Annually.
Contract Filing
Agency Fee: $0
Due: Every contract or agreement between a professional fundraising consultant and a charitable organization or sponsor must be in writing, signed by two authorized officials of the charitable organization or sponsor, and filed by the professional fundraising consultant at least 5 days prior to the performance of any material service by the professional fundraising consultant.
Law: FL Stat. § 496.409(4)
Notes: Contracts must contain all of the following provisions:
1. A statement of the charitable or sponsor purpose for which the solicitation campaign is being conducted.
2. A statement of the respective obligations of the professional fundraising consultant and the charitable organization or sponsor.
3. A clear statement of the fee that will be paid to the professional fundraising consultant.
4. The effective and termination dates.
5. A statement that the professional fundraising consultant will not, at any time, have control or custody of contributions.
Amendment
Form: FC, SS and SI Sample Material Change
Agency Fee: $0
Due: Professional Fundraising Consultants must report to the department any material change in the information filed, in writing, within 7 working days after the change occurs.
Florida Individual Professional Solicitor License
Florida Individual Professional Solicitor License
Agency: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Consumer Services
Law: FL Stat. § 496.4101
Initial Registration
Form: Registration for Professional Solicitor Individuals
Agency Fee: $0
Original Ink: Not required
Notarize: Not Required
Notes: There is no registration fee, but there may be a fee for a background check.
Registration Renewal
Form: Registration for Professional Solicitor Individuals (Renewal)
Agency Fee: $0
Due: Annually
Original Ink: Not required
Notarize: Not Required
Amendment
Form: FC, SS and SI Sample Material Change
Agency Fee: $0
Due: Licensed professional solicitor individuals must notify the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within 10 days of any material changes in information which was submitted as a condition for license.
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Florida Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
Agency: Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Law: FL Stat. § 627.481
Organization Age Requirement: 5 years of continuous existence immediately preceeding licensure.
Initial Registration
Form: There is no application form.
Agency Fee: $0
Notes: Charities must submit a notice to the office that identifies the charity, certifies that the organization meets the requirement to issue annuities, and bear the signature of two or more officers or directors. Organizations must have a separated reserve fund and qualify as a 501(c)(3).
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: $0
Due: Annually within 60 days of the charity's fiscal year end.
Notes: The charity must file annual sworn statements which follow the rules set by the office of insurance regulation.
One-Time Exemption Registration
Exemption Eligible Organizations:
Filing Method Online
Notes: Exemptions do not expire as long as the organization continues to qualify under the exemption criteria.
Agency Fee: $0
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