Individual Professional Solicitor Licensing

The following table summarizes paid solicitor licensing requirements for individuals across the United States.

Alabama

Alabama

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Agency

Alabama Attorney General - Consumer Interest Division

Initial Application

License Renewal

Fee:

$25

Form:

Professional Solicitor Registration Statement (Renewal)

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Alaska

Alaska

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Alaska

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Alaska.

Arizona

Arizona

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Arizona

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Arizona.

Arkansas

Arkansas

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Agency

Arkansas Secretary of State - Business and Commercial Services Division (BCS)

California

California

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in California

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in California.

Colorado

Colorado

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Colorado

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Colorado.

Connecticut

Connecticut

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Connecticut

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Connecticut.

Delaware

Delaware

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Delaware

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Delaware.

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in District of Columbia

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in District of Columbia.

Florida

Florida

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Agency

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Consumer Services

Georgia

Georgia

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Agency

Georgia Secretary of State

Initial Application

License Renewal

Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Hawaii

Hawaii

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Hawaii

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Hawaii.

Idaho

Idaho

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Idaho

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Idaho.

Illinois

Illinois

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Agency

Illinois Attorney General - Charitable Trust Bureau

License Renewal

Indiana

Indiana

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Indiana

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Indiana.

Iowa

Iowa

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Iowa

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Iowa.

Kansas

Kansas

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Agency

Kansas Attorney General - Licensing & Inspections Section - Charitable Organization Registration Unit

Initial Application

License Renewal

Fee:

$25

Form:

Professional Solicitor Application (Renewal)

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Kentucky

Kentucky

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Kentucky

The criminal history check section of the professional solicitor application applies to individual solicitors, however, no license is issued for individual employees.

Louisiana

Louisiana

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Louisiana

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Louisiana.

Maine

Maine

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Maine

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Maine.

Maryland

Maryland

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Maryland

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Maryland.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Massachusetts

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Massachusetts.

Michigan

Michigan

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Agency

Michigan Department of Attorney General - Consumer Protection - Charitable Trust Section

License Renewal

Minnesota

Minnesota

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Minnesota

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Minnesota.

Mississippi

Mississippi

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Agency

Mississippi Secretary of State

Initial Application

Fee:

$0

Filing Method:

Online

License Renewal

Fee:

$0

Filing Method:

Online

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Missouri

Missouri

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Agency

Missouri Attorney General - Charities

Initial Application

License Renewal

Montana

Montana

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Montana

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Montana.

Nebraska

Nebraska

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Nebraska

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Nebraska.

Nevada

Nevada

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Nevada

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Nevada.

New Hampshire

New Hampshire

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in New Hampshire

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in New Hampshire.

New Jersey

New Jersey

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Agency

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - Charities Registration Section

New Mexico

New Mexico

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in New Mexico

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in New Mexico.

New York

New York

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Agency

New York State Attorney General's Office - Charities Bureau

North Carolina

North Carolina

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in North Carolina

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in North Carolina.

North Dakota

North Dakota

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in North Dakota

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in North Dakota.

Ohio

Ohio

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Ohio

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Ohio.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma

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Agency

Oklahoma Secretary of State - Charitable Organizations Section

Initial Application

License Renewal

Fee:

$25

Form:

Professional Solicitor Registration (Renewal)

Due:

Annually by the registration anniversary date.

Oregon

Oregon

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Oregon

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Oregon.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Pennsylvania

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island

Rhode Island

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Agency

Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation - Securities Division - Charities Section

Initial Application

Fee:

$0

Filing Method:

Online

License Renewal

Fee:

$0

Filing Method:

Online

Due:

Annually by June 30.

South Carolina

South Carolina

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Agency

South Carolina Secretary of State - Division of Public Charities

South Dakota

South Dakota

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in South Dakota

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in South Dakota.

Tennessee

Tennessee

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Tennessee

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Tennessee.

Texas

Texas

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Texas

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Texas.

Utah

Utah

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Utah

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Utah.

Vermont

Vermont

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Vermont

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Vermont.

Virginia

Virginia

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Virginia

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Virginia.

Washington

Washington

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Washington

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Washington.

West Virginia

West Virginia

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in West Virginia

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in West Virginia.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Wisconsin

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Wisconsin.

Wyoming

Wyoming

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Not Required

Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Wyoming

Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Wyoming.