Licensing for Professional Fundraising Organizations
The following table summarizes state licensing and registration requirements for professional fundraising firms throughout the United States.
Please contact us if you need help with professional fundraising organization licensing.
| Alabama |
Agency
Alabama Attorney General – Consumer Interest Division
Initial Application
Fee:
$100
Form:
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Arkansas |
Agency
Arkansas Secretary of State – Business and Commercial Services Division (BCS)
License Renewal
Fee:
$200
Form:
Due:
Annually by the date of issuance.
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| California |
Agency
California Attorney General – Registry of Charitable Trusts
License Renewal
Fee:
$500
Form:
Due:
Annually by January 15.
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| Colorado |
Agency
Colorado Secretary of State
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| Connecticut |
Agency
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection – Public Charities Unit
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Florida |
Agency
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Division of Consumer Services
License Renewal
Fee:
$300 by mail or $307.50 online.
Form:
Filing Method:
Mail or Online
Due:
Annually
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| Georgia |
Agency
Georgia Secretary of State
License Renewal
Fee:
$100
Form:
Due:
Annually by December 31.
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| Hawaii |
Agency
Hawaii Tax and Charities Division
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Indiana |
Agency
Indiana Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division
Initial Application
Fee:
$1,000
Form:
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| Iowa |
Agency
Iowa Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division
License Renewal
Fee:
$10
Form:
Due:
Annually by the registration anniversary date.
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| Kansas |
Agency
Kansas Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division – Charitable Organization Registration Program
License Renewal
Fee:
$25
Form:
Due:
Annually by June 30.
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| Kentucky |
Agency
Kentucky Attorney General – Charities
License Renewal
Fee:
$300
Form:
Due:
Annually by December 31.
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| Louisiana |
Agency
Louisiana Department of Justice – Public Protection Division – Charities
License Renewal
Fee:
$150
Form:
Due:
Annually by the anniversary date of initial registration.
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| Maine |
Agency
Maine Office of Professional and Occupation Regulation
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| Maryland |
Agency
Maryland Secretary of State – Charitable Organizations Division
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| Massachusetts |
Agency
Massachusetts Attorney General – Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division
License Renewal
Fee:
$1,000
Form:
Due:
Annually by December 31.
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| Michigan |
Agency
Michigan Attorney General – Charitable Trust Section
License Renewal
Fee:
$0
Form:
Due:
Annually by June 30.
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| Minnesota |
Agency
Minnesota Attorney General – Charities
Initial Application
Fee:
$200
Form:
Filing Method:
Email
License Renewal
Fee:
$200
Form:
Due:
Annually by April 30.
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| Mississippi |
Agency
Mississippi Secretary of State
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| Missouri |
Agency
Missouri Attorney General – Charities
License Renewal
Fee:
$50
Form:
Due:
Annually by the registration anniversary date.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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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.
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| New Hampshire |
Agency
New Hampshire Department of Justice- Charitable Trusts Unit
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| 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.
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| New Mexico |
Agency
New Mexico Attorney General – Charities Unit
License Renewal
Fee:
$0
Form:
Due:
Annually by the registration anniversary date.
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| New York |
Agency
New York Attorney General – Charities Bureau
License Renewal
Fee:
$800
Form:
Due:
Annually
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| North Carolina |
Agency
North Carolina Secretary of State – Charitable Solicitation Licensing Division
License Renewal
Fee:
$200
Form:
Due:
Annually by March 31.
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| 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.
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| Ohio |
Agency
Ohio Attorney General
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| Oklahoma |
Agency
Oklahoma Secretary of State – Charitable Organizations Section
License Renewal
Fee:
$215
Form:
Due:
Annually by the registration anniversary date.
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| Oregon |
Agency
Oregon Department of Justice – Charitable Activities Section
License Renewal
Fee:
$250
Form:
Due:
Annually
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| Pennsylvania |
Agency
Pennsylvania Department of State – Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations
License Renewal
Fee:
$250
Form:
Due:
Annually
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| Rhode Island |
Agency
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
License Renewal
Fee:
$240
Form:
Due:
Annually by June 30.
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| South Carolina |
Agency
South Carolina Secretary of State – Division of Public Charities
License Renewal
Fee:
$50
Form:
Due:
Annually
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Utah |
Agency
Utah Department of Commerce – Division of Consumer Protection
License Renewal
Fee:
$250
Form:
Due:
Annually by the registration anniversary date.
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| Vermont |
Agency
Vermont Office of the Attorney General
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| Virginia |
Agency
Virginia Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs (OCRP)
License Renewal
Fee:
$500
Form:
Due:
Annually by the registration anniversary date.
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| Washington |
Agency
Washington Secretary of State – Corporations and Charities Division
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| West Virginia |
Agency
West Virginia Secretary of State – Charitable Organizations Division
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| 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.
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| 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.
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