Licensing for Professional Fundraising Organizations
The following table summarizes state licensing and registration requirements for professional fundraising firms throughout the United States.
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| Alabama | Agency Alabama Attorney General – Consumer Interest Division Initial Application Fee: $100 Form: |
| Alaska | Agency Alaska Department of Law – Consumer Protection Unit Initial Application Fee: $200 Filing Method: Note: Paid Solicitors must pay registration fees and file registration forms online, unless the Department of Law waives this requirement because the filer does not have reasonable access to the Internet, or to electronic equipment or software required to make the filing. |
| Arizona | NOT REQUIRED Professional Fundraiser licensure is not required on the State level in Arizona Arizona does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for professional fundraisers, 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: $200 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 January 15. |
| Colorado | Agency Colorado Secretary of State |
| Connecticut | Agency Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection – Public Charities Unit |
| Delaware | NOT REQUIRED Professional Fundraiser licensure is not required on the State level in Delaware Delaware does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for professional fundraisers, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| District Of Columbia | NOT REQUIRED Professional Fundraiser licensure is not required on the State level in the District of Columbia District of Columbia does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for professional fundraisers, 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 | Agency Georgia Secretary of State License Renewal Fee: $100 Form: Due: Annually by December 31. |
| Hawaii | Agency Hawaii Tax and Charities Division |
| Idaho | NOT REQUIRED Professional Fundraiser licensure is not required on the State level in Idaho Idaho does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for professional fundraisers, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| Illinois | Agency Illinois Attorney General – Charitable Trust Bureau Initial Application Fee: $100 + $25 for each contract Form: Filing Method: Mail License Renewal Fee: $100 + $25 for each contract Form: Due: Annually by June 30. |
| Indiana | Agency Indiana Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division Initial Application Fee: $1,000 Form: |
| Iowa | Agency Iowa Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division License Renewal Fee: $10 Form: Due: Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
| Kansas | Agency Kansas Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division – Charitable Organization Registration Program |
| Kentucky | Agency Kentucky Attorney General – Charities License Renewal Fee: $300 Form: Due: Annually by December 31. |
| Louisiana | Agency Louisiana Department of Justice – Public Protection Division – Charities License Renewal Fee: $150 Form: Due: Annually by the anniversary date of initial registration. |
| Maine | Agency Maine Office of Professional and Occupation Regulation |
| Maryland | Agency Maryland Secretary of State – Charitable Organizations Division |
| Massachusetts | Agency Massachusetts Attorney General – Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division License Renewal Fee: $1,000 Form: Due: Annually by December 31. |
| Michigan | Agency Michigan Attorney General – Charitable Trust Section License Renewal Fee: $0 Form: Due: Annually by June 30. |
| Minnesota | Agency Minnesota Attorney General – Charities License Renewal Fee: $200 Form: Due: Annually by April 30. |
| Mississippi | Agency Mississippi Secretary of State |
| Missouri | Agency Missouri Attorney General – Charities License Renewal Fee: $50 Form: Due: Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
| Montana | NOT REQUIRED Professional Fundraiser licensure is not required on the State level in Montana Montana does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for professional fundraisers, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |
| Nebraska | NOT REQUIRED Professional Fundraiser licensure is not required on the State level in Nebraska Nebraska does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for professional fundraisers, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. | Nevada | NOT REQUIRED Professional Fundraiser licensure is not required on the State level in Nevada Nevada does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for professional fundraisers, 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 Initial Application Fee: $250 Form: License Renewal Fee: $250 Form: Due: Annually by June 30. |
| New Mexico | Agency New Mexico Attorney General – Charities Unit License Renewal Fee: $0 Form: Due: Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
| 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 | Agency Oklahoma Secretary of State – Charitable Organizations Section License Renewal Fee: $215 Form: Due: Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
| Oregon | Agency Oregon Department of Justice – Charitable Activities Section License Renewal Fee: $250 Form: Due: Annually |
| Pennsylvania | Agency Pennsylvania Department of State – Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations License Renewal Fee: $250 Form: Due: Annually |
| Rhode Island | Agency Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation License Renewal Fee: $240 Form: Due: Annually by June 30. |
| South Carolina | Agency South Carolina Secretary of State – Division of Public Charities License Renewal Fee: $50 Form: Due: Annually |
| South Dakota | NOT REQUIRED Professional Fundraiser licensure is not required on the State level in South Dakota Although South Dakota does not have a general license requirement for professional fundraising, fundraisers that make telephone solicitations may need to obtain a telephone solicitation registration. |
| Tennessee | Agency Tennessee Secretary of State – Division of Charitable Solicitations and Gaming Initial Application Fee: $10 Form: License Renewal Fee: $10 Form: Due: Annually by December 31. |
| Texas | NOT REQUIRED Professional Fundraiser licensure is not required on the State level in Texas Texas does not have a broad registration requirement for professional fundraisers, although solicitors for veteran’s organizations may be required to register. Agency Texas Secretary of State – Registrations Unit Initial Application Fee: $500 Form: License Renewal Fee: $500 Form: Due: Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
| Utah | Agency Utah Department of Commerce – Division of Consumer Protection License Renewal Fee: $250 Form: Due: Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
| Vermont | Agency Vermont Office of the Attorney General |
| Virginia | Agency Virginia Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs (OCRP) License Renewal Fee: $500 Form: Due: Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
| Washington | Agency Washington Secretary of State – Corporations and Charities Division |
| 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 Initial Application Fee: $50 Form: License Renewal Fee: $107 Form: Due: Annually by August 31. |
| Wyoming | NOT REQUIRED Professional Fundraiser licensure is not required on the State level in Wyoming Wyoming does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for professional fundraisers, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events. |