Florida Charity Registration Process Explained

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Florida’s thriving nonprofit sector plays a crucial role in addressing social, environmental, and cultural challenges. With over 100,000 registered nonprofits, the Sunshine State issues special regulations to ensure transparency and accountability in the state’s charitable activities.

Most charitable organizations must register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) unless eligible for exemption. Although this process can seem complicated, it becomes manageable with the right guidance.

In this blog, we break down the entire Florida charity registration process, including initial registration, annual renewal, and applicable exemptions. We’ll also cover how Harbor Compliance simplifies the charitable registration process with the Charitable Registration Service tailored to your needs.

Initial Registration Requirements and Filing Process

As per the Florida Solicitation of Contributions Act, registration is mandatory for charitable organizations, sponsors, professional solicitors, and fundraising consultants.

Before beginning the registration process, your organization must have federal tax-exempt status approved by the IRS and at least three board members. If your organization receives at least $500,000 or more than $1 million in annual contributions, you must have your financial statements reviewed or audited by an independent certified public accountant (CPA).

For initial registration, you’ll need the following documents:

  • A completed registration application signed by an officer of the organization (e.g., chairman, president, or executive director)
  • A copy of the IRS Determination Letter
  • Proof of DBA/fictitious business name filing in domicile state (if applicable)
  • Signed Form 990 and all schedules, Form 990-ex and Schedule O, budget (newly formed organizations only), or FDAC-10122 solicitation of contributions annual financial reporting form
  • An audit report (required only if your organization receives more than $1 million in contributions)
  • A CPA review (required only if your organization receives more than $500,000 in contributions)
  • A list of current board members
  • A list of any professional fundraisers or fundraising consultants involved, along with copies of their contracts (if they are active in Florida)
  • A list of Florida co-ventures, along with related contracts (if applicable)

Registration Process

Once you’ve gathered all the required documents and completed the prerequisites for applying, proceed with the registration using the following steps:

  1. Access the registration form for charitable organizations.
  2. Input details about your organization, including the legal name, fictitious or alternate names, and contact details (address, phone number, website, email).
  3. Specify whether the organization is an LLC, Corporation, Partnership, or Sole Proprietorship.
  4. Provide a clear description of the organization’s mission and the purpose for which the funds will be used.
  5. Indicate the month and day your fiscal year ends and provide details about your revenue and expenses.
  6. Confirm that you’ve attached the CPA audit (if applicable to you).
  7. Answer questions regarding any convictions, violations, or regulatory actions taken against the organization or its officers, directors, or trustees.
  8. Make a check or money order payable to FDACS for the calculated registration fee.

Florida Charitable Registration Renewal

All charitable organizations are required to renew their registrations with the FDACS annually. To do this, organizations must submit their updated financial information, including any changes from the previous year.

The easiest way to renew your registration is by completing the process online through an FDACS account. Note that the financial information you provide must reflect the organization’s actual contributions and expenses from the previous year. Additionally, you must submit an IRS Form 8868 with the renewal if the organization is requesting an extension. FDACS will grant an extension that matches the date allowed by the IRS.

However, if you fail to complete the renewal by the due date and do not request an extension, a late filing fee of $25 will be charged for each month (or part of a month) the renewal is delayed.

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Organizations Exempt From Florida Charitable Solicitation Registration

Certain organizations are exempt from the registration requirements under the Florida Solicitation of Contributions Act, including:

  • Bona fide religious or educational institutions
  • Federal, state, or local government agencies
  • Political organizations and groups involved in political advocacy

However, these organizations must still send an email to the state to receive the exemption, though no registration or form/fee is required.

Additionally, if you run a small organization that raised less than $50,000 in contributions in the preceding fiscal year and is entirely operated by unpaid personnel (volunteers, members, or officers), you can follow a simplified application process instead of the full registration process. You must fill out the Small Charitable Organizations/Sponsors Application and complete the Solicitation of Contributions Annual Financial Reporting Form. You’re also not required to pay any registration fee in this case.

However, if you’ve filed as a small charity/sponsor and have exceeded $50,000 in total contributions at any point during the fiscal year, you must register with FDACS within 30 days of reaching that amount.

Self-Managed Charity Registrations—Potential Pitfalls

Registration and compliance for charitable organizations is complex and often a costly endeavor. The challenge doesn’t stop at initial registration—you must navigate ongoing filings and renewals to remain compliant year-round.

For nonprofits, managing registrations internally can feel overwhelming. These challenges may multiply when soliciting donations in multiple states. Coordinating requirements from each state demands robust internal systems, expert knowledge of compliance laws, and constant vigilance to avoid costly penalties or lapses in registration.

This is where professional services can be helpful. Partnering with compliance experts, such as Harbor Compliance, can help you focus on your mission while assuring that your fundraising activities are legally compliant.

Why You Should Outsource Charity Registration to Harbor Compliance

Harbor Compliance simplifies charity registration and eliminates your compliance stress. Our Charitable Registration Service enables you to fundraise with confidence by managing the entire registration process for you. With years of experience filing tens of thousands of registrations annually, we’re the leading compliance provider in the industry for nonprofit organizations nationwide.

After acquiring Labyrinth, Inc., the largest charitable registration service provider in the U.S., Harbor Compliance now manages over 60% of charitable registrations for organizations operating in more than 38 U.S. states and territories.

By opting for our service, you can benefit from industry-leading software, services, and features designed to save you time and effort, such as:

  • A dedicated registration specialist who serves as your main point of contact and handles all your filings
  • An optional Power of Attorney, who can sign applications on your behalf

Note that no payments are required until your requirements research is finished and your project plan is clearly outlined. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive range of managed services, including the registration of professional fundraisers, fundraising consultants, cause marketing commercial co-ventures (CCVs), and more.

We also provide support for organizations with services that complement charity registration, including:

  • Registered Agent Service—You can appoint us as your registered agent, and we’ll ensure that all your legal correspondence is securely received and promptly delivered to you. Besides offering agent appointment services, you can rely on us when you want to change your registered agent.
  • Foreign Qualification Service—Planning to expand into a new state? We manage the entire foreign qualification process, from obtaining a good standing certificate to confirming approved filings.
  • State Tax Exemption—We streamline the process of securing state tax exemptions, helping your nonprofit save time and resources.

How To Order Our Charitable Registration, Renewal, and Compliance Service

To get in touch with our team for a review of your state’s charitable registration requirements and guidance, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the Charitable Registration Service page.
  2. Enter your contact information, legal business name, and business structure details.
  3. Complete the form and hit the Submit button.

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Harbor Compliance’s Additional Services

Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements is a top priority for us, and charitable registration is not the only service we offer. We provide a full spectrum of solutions designed to support organizations in managing their legal obligations—from registration to ongoing compliance needs.

Here are some of the services we specialize in:

Category Services
Licensing support General business licenses Industry-specific licenses, such as construction, engineering, and architecture
Entity lifecycle management Name reservation DBA registration Amendments Initial and annual reports
Document filing and retrieval Drop-off filing Articles of reinstatement Certificates of good standing Certificates of authority Certified copies
Nonprofit formation Incorporation 501(c) tax exemption
Tax services Payroll tax registration Sales and use tax registration Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Florida Charitable Registration FAQs

Have more queries about registering your charitable organization? Below, we’ve collated some frequently asked questions and addressed them in the best way. For more information, visit our Information Center.

No. The Florida Solicitation of Contributions Act does not require legitimate religious or educational institutions, government agencies, or political organizations to register.

A late filing fee of $25 will be charged for each month, or part of a month, in which the annual renewal statement and financial report are not filed by the due date.

Even if you don’t receive any money, you still need to renew your registration. The information reported to the IRS should also be included in your renewal and available to the public through Check-A-Charity.

Harbor Compliance—Simplifying Your Florida Charity Registration Journey

Without assistance, handling charitable registration in Florida can be overwhelming and require great attention to detail. From identifying the correct forms to meeting strict deadlines, the process can drain both time and resources.

Order Harbor Compliance’s Charitable Registration Service, and we’ll make the process easier for you, allowing you to focus on your core mission without the stress of legal compliance. Our experienced specialists, customizable solutions, and streamlined systems ensure a smooth experience—from your initial registration through to timely renewals and securing state tax exemptions.

Contact us to inquire about additional services or schedule a free demo of our software. Use our free Harbor Compliance ScoreTM to check whether your organization meets other key state requirements.

Interested in learning more about charitable registration requirements and procedures throughout the U.S.? Browse the following table for more state-specific guides:

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Company Licenses

Florida Nonprofit & Fundraising Company Licenses

Florida Bingo and Raffle Licenses

Not required



Charitable Gaming licensure is not required on the State level in Florida.

There is no state level licensing for games of chance in Florida, however, many Florida counties license charitable organizations for games of bingo.

Florida Charitable Gift Annuity Registration

Agency:Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Law:

FL Stat. § 627.481

Organization Age Requirement:

5 years of continuous existence immediately preceeding licensure.

Initial Registration

Form:

There is no application form.

Agency Fee:

$0

Notes:

Charities must submit a notice to the office that identifies the charity, certifies that the organization meets the requirement to issue annuities, and bear the signature of two or more officers or directors. Organizations must have a separated reserve fund and qualify as a 501(c)(3).

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually within 60 days of the charity's fiscal year end.

Notes:

The charity must file annual sworn statements which follow the rules set by the office of insurance regulation.

Florida Charitable Organizations/Sponsors Registration

Agency:Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Consumer Services
Law:

FL Stat. § 496.405

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

One-Time Exemption Registration

Exemption Eligible Organizations:
  • Religious organizations
  • Educational organizations
  • State agencies or other government entities or persons or organizations who solicit or act as professional fundraising consultants solely on behalf of those entities
  • Blood establishments as defined in FL Stat § 381.06014
  • Political contributions solicited in accordance with the election laws of Florida
  • A person who is soliciting for a named individual, provided that all the contributions collected without any deductions whatsoever are turned over to the beneficiary for her or his use and provided that the person has complied with the requirements of s. 496.413
  • A charitable organization or sponsor that limits solicitation of contributions to the membership of the charitable organization or sponsor. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term “membership” does not include those persons who are granted a membership upon making a contribution as a result of a solicitation
  • Any division, department, post, or chapter of a veterans’ service organization granted a federal charter under Title 36, United States Code
Law:

FL Stat. §§ 496.403, 496.406

Notes:

Organizations must email the state to receive an exemption, but no registration is required.

Registration to Obtain Exemption

Exemption Eligible Organizations:

A charitable organization or sponsor that has less than $50,000 in total contributions during a fiscal year if the fundraising activities of such organization or sponsor are carried on by volunteers, members, or officers who are not compensated and no part of the assets or income of such organization or sponsor inures to the benefit of or is paid to any officer or member of such organization or sponsor or to any professional fundraising consultant, professional solicitor, or commercial co-venturer.

Form:

Small Charitable Organizations Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$0

Law:

FL Stat. § 496.406

Notes:

If a charitable organization or sponsor that has less than $50,000 in total contributions during a fiscal year actually acquires total contributions equal to or in excess of $50,000, the charitable organization or sponsor must register with the department as required by s. 496.405 within 30 days after the date the contributions reach $50,000.

Required Attachments:

Renewal to Maintain Exemption

Exemption Eligible Organizations:

A charitable organization or sponsor that has less than $50,000 in total contributions during a fiscal year if the fundraising activities of such organization or sponsor are carried on by volunteers, members, or officers who are not compensated and no part of the assets or income of such organization or sponsor inures to the benefit of or is paid to any officer or member of such organization or sponsor or to any professional fundraising consultant, professional solicitor, or commercial co-venturer.

Form:

Small Charitable Organizations Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by the date of initial registration.

Law:

FL Stat. § 496.406

Notes:

If a charitable organization or sponsor that has less than $50,000 in total contributions during a fiscal year actually acquires total contributions equal to or in excess of $50,000, the charitable organization or sponsor must register with the department as required by s. 496.405 within 30 days after the date the contributions reach $50,000.

Required Attachments:

Initial Registration

Form:

Solicitation of Contributions Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

Depends on amount of contributions received in the immediately preceding fiscal year:

  • $10 for less than $5,000 in contributions
  • $75 for $5,000 or more, but less than $100,000 in contributions
  • $125 for $100,000 or more, but less than $200,000 in contributions
  • $200 for $200,000 or more, but less than $500,000 in contributions
  • $300 for $500,000 or more, but less than $1,000,000 in contributions
  • $350 for $1,000,000 or more, but less than $10,000,000 in contributions
  • $400 for $10,000,000 or more in contributions
Turnaround:

2-3 weeks

Original Ink:Not Required
Notarization Required?:Not Required
Notes:
  • Nonprofits who will solicit at Florida highway rest stops must obtain permission from their local Department of Transportation Maintenance Unit. Use Form #850-040-70, Permit Application for Public Use of Rest Areas, Wayside Parks and Solicitation on State Highways. Start by identifying local maintenance units at the Florida Department of Transportation Office of Maintenance.
  • Some Florida counties and municipalities may require charities that solicit in-person to register prior to fundraising.
Before you Apply:

Domestic Applicants:

  • Check the available exemptions to see if your charity is eligible for exemption from the full registration requirement.
  • If your charity meets the audit threshold, obtain an audited financial report to submit with your registration application.
  • Look through the list of required attachments and make sure that you have each required document in hand before starting the registration application.

Foreign Applicants:

  • Check the available exemptions to see if your charity is eligible for exemption from the full registration requirement.
  • If your charity meets the audit threshold, obtain an audited financial report to submit with your registration application.
  • Look through the list of required attachments and make sure that you have each required document in hand before starting the registration application.
  • If you will foreign qualify in Florida, obtain a certificate of good standing from your home state to submit during the foreign qualification process. The certificate cannot be more than 90 days old when filing foreign qualification documents.
How to Apply:

Domestic Applicants:

  1. File formation documents to form an entity with the Florida Department of State.
  2. Submit a completed Charitable Organizations / Sponsors Registration Application and all required attachments to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Consumer Services.

Foreign Applicants:

  1. Determine whether or not your charity will need to foreign qualify based on your activity in Florida. If not required, skip to number 3.
  2. File foreign qualification documents with the Florida Department of State.
  3. Submit a completed Charitable Organizations / Sponsors Registration Application and all required attachments to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Consumer Services.
Required Attachments:
  • List of officers and directors
  • IRS determination letter
  • One of the following:
  • Reviewed or audited financials (if applicable)
  • Professional fundraising contracts
  • Proof of DBA/Fictitious Name filing in domicile state, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Form:

Solicitation of Contributions Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

Depends on amount of contributions received in the immediately preceding fiscal year:

  • $10 for less than $5,000 in contributions
  • $75 for $5,000 or more, but less than $100,000 in contributions
  • $125 for $100,000 or more, but less than $200,000 in contributions
  • $200 for $200,000 or more, but less than $500,000 in contributions
  • $300 for $500,000 or more, but less than $1,000,000 in contributions
  • $350 for $1,000,000 or more, but less than $10,000,000 in contributions
  • $400 for $10,000,000 or more in contributions
Due:

Annually by the registration anniversary date. Renewals may be filed up to 60 days prior to the expiration date.

Due Date Extension:

Florida honors extensions granted by the IRS to file Form 990. Organizations must submit a copy of their submitted IRS form 8868 to receive an extension.

Original Ink:Not Required
Notarization Required?:Not Required
Penalties:

There is a late fee of $25 for each month or portion of a month that passes after the due date. Charities who do not submit their financial statements by the due date or approved extension will have their registrations suspended. 

Notes:
  • Renewal forms are sent in the mail about 30 days prior to the expiration date of the license.
  • Carefully ensure you include all required attachments, including your annual financial report.
Required Attachments:

Reinstatement

Not required



Formal reinstatement is not required. Charities that do not submit their financial statement (FDACS-10122 Solicitation of Contributions Annual Financial Reporting form) by the due date or granted extension date will have their registration placed in a suspended status. The registration will remain in a suspended status until the delinquent financial statement is received. A renewal application does NOT have to be submitted with the financial statement unless the organization is due for a renewal.

If a license is expired then it will stay in an expired status until the organization submits its delinquent renewal with all applicable fees (renewal + late fees).

Change of Fiscal Year

Agency Fee:

$0

Turnaround:

1-2 business days

Notes:

Changes to the fiscal year can be made during the standard renewal process. If the change happens outside of the renewal window, wait until the renewal is due to update the fiscal year. An organization may have to submit both the standard and short form 990 for the financials to reflect the previous and current fiscal year. 

Cancelation

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$0

Notes:

To close out your registration, submit a letter stating that your organization no longer solicits in Florida along with documentation supporting this claim. The department will typically accept a disclaimer on the organization's donation page that they will not accept funds from residents of Florida.

Florida Commercial Co-Venturer Registration

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.

More information: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Consumer Services

Professional fundraising consultant means a person who is retained by a charitable organization or sponsor for a fixed fee or rate under a written agreement to plan, manage, conduct, carry on, advise, consult, or prepare material for a solicitation of contributions in this state but who does not solicit contributions or employ, procure, or engage any compensated person to solicit contributions and who does not at any time have custody or control of contributions. A bona fide volunteer or bona fide employee or salaried officer of a charitable organization or sponsor maintaining a permanent establishment in this state is not a professional fundraising consultant. An attorney, investment counselor, or banker who advises an individual, corporation, or association to make a charitable contribution is not a professional fundraising consultant as the result of such advice.

Florida Professional Fundraising Consultant Registration

Agency:Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Consumer Services
Law:

FL Stat. § 496.409

Initial Registration

Form:

Registration for Professional Fundraising Consultants

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$300 by mail or $307.50 online.

Turnaround:

14-21 days

Registration Renewal

Form:

Registration for Professional Fundraising Consultants (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$300 by mail or $307.50 online.

Due:

Annually

Contract Filing

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Every contract or agreement between a professional fundraising consultant and a charitable organization or sponsor must be in writing, signed by two authorized officials of the charitable organization or sponsor, and filed by the professional fundraising consultant at least 5 days prior to the performance of any material service by the professional fundraising consultant.

Law:

FL Stat. § 496.409(4)

Notes:

Contracts must contain all of the following provisions:

  1. A statement of the charitable or sponsor purpose for which the solicitation campaign is being conducted.
  2. A statement of the respective obligations of the professional fundraising consultant and the charitable organization or sponsor.
  3. A clear statement of the fee that will be paid to the professional fundraising consultant.
  4. The effective and termination dates.
  5. A statement that the professional fundraising consultant will not, at any time, have control or custody of contributions.

Amendment

Form:

FC, SS and SI Sample Material Change

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Professional Fundraising Consultants must report to the department any material change in the information filed, in writing, within 7 working days after the change occurs.

Professional solicitor means a person who, for compensation, performs for a charitable organization or sponsor a service in connection with which contributions are or will be solicited in, or from a location in, this state by the compensated person or by a person it employs, procures, or otherwise engages, directly or indirectly, to solicit contributions, or a person who plans, conducts, manages, carries on, advises, consults, directly or indirectly, in connection with the solicitation of contributions for or on behalf of a charitable organization or sponsor but who does not qualify as a professional fundraising consultant. A bona fide volunteer or bona fide employee or salaried officer of a charitable organization or sponsor maintaining a permanent establishment in this state is not a professional solicitor. An attorney, investment counselor, or banker who advises an individual, corporation, or association to make a charitable contribution is not a professional solicitor as the result of such advice.

Florida Professional Solicitor Registration

Agency:Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Consumer Services
Law:

FL Stat. § 496.410

Bond Requirements:

$50,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Registration for Professional Solicitors

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$300 by mail or $307.50 online.

Notes:
  • Provide the legal name of the organization exactly as it appears on the articles of incorporation or organizational document. If using a fictitious name (DBA) provide that name also. Names must match exactly what the state has on file. 
  • Provide the physical street address for the principal place of business. Include suite, room, or unit numbers as necessary. Mail drops are not acceptable. 
  • All officers, directors, trustees, and owners of professional solicitor organizations and all employees of a professional solicitor organization conducting telephonic solicitations during which a donor's or a potential donor's financial information is requested must obtain a solicitor license and be fingerprinted. 
Before you Apply:
  • When listing indivdiuals on the form as directed, use the complete residential address for reach All documents and attachments are subject to public records. Exemptions may apply to certain employees upon your request for redaction. Exemptions may include (among others): 
    • Current or former law enforcement officers and their families
    • Current or former judges and their families
    • Current or former prosecutors and their families
    • Current or former firefighters and their faimilies
    • Current or former human resource managers and their families
    • Current or former code enforcement officers and their families
  • Provide the name, date of birth, ID number and a copy of a valid government ID for each person in charge of solicitation activities
  • Provide a list of all phone numbers used to solicit funds
  • List whether written scripts, presentations or literature will be provided to donors to solicit contributions
  • Disclose information about all instances of officers, directors, trustees, or persons with controlling interest, employees, or agents involved in solicitation who has been convicted of, plead guilty to, or nolo contendere to or have been incarcerated for a felony, has been involved in fraud, larceny, embezzlement,  crime arising from the conduct of a solicitation for a charitable organization or sponsor, or misappropriation of property, or violating any laws related to charitable solicitation within the last ten years.
  • Provide information about all contracts with charitable organizations or sponsors soliciting contributions in the state of Florida
  •  
Required Attachments:
  • A copy of any contracts or agreements with charitable organizations or sponsors must be filed in conjunction with the application or at least 15 days prior to the campaign or event. 
Bond Amount:
  • A bond in the amount of $50,000 is required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Registration for Professional Solicitors (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$300 by mail or $307.50 online.

Due:

Annually

Contract Filing

Form:

Notice of Commencement

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

File a notice of commencement at least 15 days prior to the start of the contract.

Law:

FL Stat. § 496.410(7)

Notes:

Contracts must contain all of the following provisions:

  1. A statement of the charitable or sponsor purpose and program for which the solicitation campaign is being conducted.
  2. A statement of the respective obligations of the professional solicitor and the charitable organization or sponsor.
  3. A statement of the guaranteed minimum percentage of the gross receipts from contributions which will be remitted to the charitable organization or sponsor, if any, or, if the solicitation involves the sale of goods, services, or tickets to a fundraising event, the percentage of the purchase price which will be remitted to the charitable organization or sponsor, if any. Any stated percentage shall exclude any amount which the charitable organization or sponsor is to pay as fundraising costs.
  4. A statement of the percentage of the gross revenue which the professional solicitor will be compensated. If the compensation of the professional solicitor is not contingent upon the number of contributions or the amount of revenue received, his or her compensation shall be expressed as a reasonable estimate of the percentage of the gross revenue, and the contract must clearly disclose the assumptions upon which the estimate is based. The stated assumptions must be based upon all of the relevant facts known to the professional solicitor regarding the solicitation to be conducted by the professional solicitor.
  5. The effective and termination dates of the contract.

Financial Reporting

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Within 45 days after a campaign has ended and within 45 days of the anniversary of commencement for campaigns lasting more than a year.

Notes:

Financial report forms are sent in the mail.

Amendment

Form:

FC, SS and SI Sample Material Change

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Licensed professional solicitors must notify the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within 7 days of any material changes in information which was filed with the department.

Individual Licenses

Florida Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses

Florida Individual Professional Solicitor License

Agency:Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Consumer Services
Law:

FL Stat. § 496.4101

Initial Registration

Form:

Registration for Professional Solicitor Individuals

Agency Fee:

$0

Original Ink:Not Required
Notarization Required?:Not Required
Notes:

There is no registration fee, but applicants who cannot submit fingerprints electronically may instead submit a fingerprint card with a $28.25 processing fee.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Registration for Professional Solicitor Individuals (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually

Original Ink:Not Required
Notarization Required?:Not Required

Amendment

Form:

FC, SS and SI Sample Material Change

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Licensed professional solicitor individuals must notify the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within 10 days of any material changes in information which was submitted as a condition for license.

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