Licensing for Cause Marketing Commercial Co-Venturers

The following table summarizes state licensing requirements for cause marketing commercial co-venturers throughout the United States.

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Alabama	Agency Alabama Attorney General – Consumer Interest Division Initial Application Fee: $100 Form: Professional Fundraiser or Commercial Co-Venturer Registration Statement Filing Method: Mail or online License Renewal Fee: $100 Form: Professional Fundraiser or Commercial Co-Venturer Registration Statement (Renewal) Filing Method: Online is the easiest and fastest way. There is a legacy paper form that requires the applicant to notarize and mail. When filing by paper, state processing takes much longer (on the order of several weeks). Due: Annually by September 30.
Alaska	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Alaska Alaska 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.
Arizona	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Arizona Arizona 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.
Arkansas	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Arkansas Arkansas 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.
California	Agency California Attorney General – Registry of Charitable Trusts Initial Application Fee: $500 Form: Form CT-5CF: Commercial Coventurer Annual Registration Filing Method: Mail License Renewal Fee: $500 Form: Form CT-5CF: Commercial Coventurer Annual Registration (Renewal) Filing Method: Paper Due: Annually by January 15.
Colorado	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Colorado Colorado does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for commercial co-venturers, but there are disclosure requirements when more than 50% of a campaign’s proceeds come from within the state.
Connecticut	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Connecticut Connecticut 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.
Delaware	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Delaware Delaware 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.
District of Columbia	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer 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 commercial co-venturers, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events.
Florida	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.
Georgia	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Georgia Georgia 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.
Hawaii	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Hawaii Hawaii does not have a traditional registration requirement for commercial co-venturers, but they may need to file a written consent form at least 10 days before a fundraising event.
Idaho	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Idaho Idaho 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.
Illinois	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Illinois CCVs are not licensed in Illinois, but they must meet contract filing and financial reporting requirements.
Indiana	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Indiana Indiana 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.
Iowa	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Iowa Iowa 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.
Kansas	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Kansas Kansas 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.
Kentucky	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Kentucky Kentucky 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.
Louisiana	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Louisiana Louisiana 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.
Maine	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Maine Maine 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.
Maryland	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Maryland Maryland 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.
Massachusetts	Agency Massachusetts Attorney General – Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division Initial Application Fee: $200 Form: Form 10: Registration Statement to be filed by Commercial Co-Venturers Filing Method: Mail License Renewal Fee: $200 Form: Form 10: Registration Statement to be filed by Commercial Co-Venturers (Renewal) Filing Method: Mail Due: Annually by December 31.
Michigan	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Michigan Michigan 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.
Minnesota	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Minnesota Minnesota 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.
Mississippi	Agency Mississippi Secretary of State – Charities Division Initial Application Fee: $0 Form: Notice of Charitable Sales Promotion Filing Method: Online
Montana	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Montana Montana 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.
Nebraska	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Nebraska Nebraska 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.
Nevada	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Nevada Nevada 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.
New Hampshire	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in New Hampshire New Hampshire 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.
New Jersey	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in New Jersey New Jersey 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.
New Mexico	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in New Mexico New Mexico 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.
New York	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in New York New York 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. Every contract entered into with a charity must contain, in a conspicuous typeface: A concise, accurate statement of the charitable organization’s right to cancel; A concise, accurate statement of the period during which the contract may be canceled; The address to which the notice of cancellation is to be sent; The address of the attorney general to which a duplicate of the notice of cancellation is to be sent; and A clear statement of the financial arrangement including, if applicable, a statement of the percentage of the total funds collected on behalf of the charitable organization which shall be paid to the professional fundraiser or any other person for purposes other than the exclusive benefit of the charitable organization.
North Carolina	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in North Carolina North Carolina 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.
North Dakota	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in North Dakota North Dakota 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.
Ohio	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Ohio Ohio 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.
Oklahoma	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Oklahoma Oklahoma 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.
Oregon	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Oregon Oregon 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.
Pennsylvania	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 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.
Rhode Island	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Rhode Island Rhode Island 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.
South Carolina	Agency South Carolina Secretary of State – Division of Public Charities Initial Application Fee: $50 Form: Registration Application for a Commercial Co-Venturer Filing Method: Online License Renewal Fee: $50 Form: Registration Application for a Commercial Co-Venturer (Renewal) Filing Method: Online Due: Annually
South Dakota	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in South Dakota South Dakota 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.
Tennessee	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Tennessee Tennessee 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.
Texas	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Texas Texas 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.
Utah	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Utah Utah 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.
Vermont	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Vermont Vermont 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.
Virginia	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Virginia Virginia 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.
Washington	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Washington Washington 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.
West Virginia	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in West Virginia West Virginia 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.
Wisconsin	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Wisconsin Wisconsin 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.
Wyoming	NOT REQUIRED Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Wyoming Wyoming 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.