Licensing for Cause Marketing Commercial Co-Venturers

Licensing for Cause Marketing Commercial Co-Venturers

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

Please contact us if you need help with cause marketing commercial co-venture licensing.

Alabama
Agency
Alabama Attorney General – Consumer Interest Division
Initial Application
Fee:
$100
Form:
Filing Method:
Mail or online
License Renewal
Fee:
$100
Form:
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:
Filing Method:
Mail
License Renewal
Fee:
$500
Form:
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:
Filing Method:
Mail
License Renewal
Fee:
$200
Form:
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:
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:
Filing Method:
Online
License Renewal
Fee:
$50
Form:
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.
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