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
License Renewal
Fee:
$100
Filing Method:
Due:
September 30 of each year.
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
Initial Application
Fee:
$175
Filing Method:
License Renewal
Fee:
$175
Filing Method:
Due:
Annually by the registration anniversary date.
Connecticut
Agency
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection – Public Charities Unit
Initial Application
Fee:
$120
Form:
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
Initial Application
Fee:
$300 by mail or $307.50 online.
Form:
Filing Method:
Mail or online
License Renewal
Fee:
$300 by mail or $307.50 online.
Form:
Filing Method:
Mail or online
Due:
Annually
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
Initial Application
Fee:
$250
Filing Method:
License Renewal
Fee:
$250
Filing Method:
Due:
Annually by July 1.
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
License Renewal
Fee:
$0
Form:
Due:
Biennially by June 30.
Indiana
Agency
Indiana Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division
Initial Application
Fee:
$1,000
Form:
Filing Method:
Mail or online
License Renewal
Fee:
$50
Form:
Filing Method:
Mail or online
Due:
Annually by July 1.
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
Initial Application
Fee:
$25
Form:
License Renewal
Fee:
$25
Form:
Due:
Annually by June 30.
Kentucky
Agency
Kentucky Attorney General – Charities
Initial Application
Fee:
$50
Form:
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
Initial Application
Fee:
$250
Filing Method:
License Renewal
Fee:
$250
Filing Method:
Due:
Annually
Massachusetts
Agency
Massachusetts Attorney General – Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division
Initial Application
Fee:
$400
Form:
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
Initial Application
Fee:
$200
Form:
Filing Method:
Email
License Renewal
Fee:
$200
Form:
Due:
Annually by April 30.
Mississippi
Agency
Mississippi Secretary of State
Initial Application
Fee:
$250
Filing Method:
License Renewal
Fee:
$250
Filing Method:
Due:
Annually by June 30.
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
Initial Application
Fee:
$150
Form:
License Renewal
Fee:
$150
Form:
Due:
Annually
New Jersey
Agency
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs – Charities Registration Section
Initial Application
Fee:
$250
Form:
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
Initial Application
Fee:
$800
Form:
License Renewal
Fee:
$800
Form:
Due:
Annually
North Carolina
Agency
North Carolina Secretary of State – Charitable Solicitation Licensing Division
Initial Application
Fee:
$200
Form:
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
Initial Application
Fee:
$200
Filing Method:
License Renewal
Fee:
$200
Filing Method:
Due:
Annually by March 31.
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
Rhode Island
Agency
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
Initial Application
Fee:
$240
Form:
Filing Method:
Flash drive, CD-ROM, or online.
License Renewal
Fee:
$240
Form:
Filing Method:
Flash drive, CD-ROM, or online.
Due:
Annually by June 30.
South Carolina
Agency
South Carolina Secretary of State – Division of Public Charities
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
Initial Application
Fee:
$250
Form:
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)
Initial Application
Fee:
$100
Form:
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
Initial Application
Fee:
$100
Form:
Filing Method:
Mail or online.
License Renewal
Fee:
$100
Form:
Filing Method:
Mail or online.
Due:
Annually
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.