Virginia Fundraising Licensing
Below, you'll find licensing requirements for a range of fundraising activities. At a glance, you can see requirements, fees, filing instructions, and links to forms for everything from charitable gaming and cause marketing to professional fundraisers and charitable gift annuities.
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Virginia Nonprofit & Fundraising Company Licenses
Virginia Charitable Gaming Licenses
Initial Registration
Virginia Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
Not required
Charitable Gift Annuity licensure is not required on the State level in Virginia.
No filing is required, but charities need to meet certain conditions before issuing charitable gift annuities. Organizations described by section 501(c)(3) or section 170(c) of the internal revenue code are exempt from insurance regulation related to charitable gift annuities as long as they meet the qualifying conditions.
Law: | VA Code § 38.2-106.1 and VA Code § 38.2-3113.2 |
Virginia Charitable Organization Registration
Agency: | Virginia Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs (OCRP) |
Law: | Virginia Code Annotated §57-48 thorugh 57-61.1; Virginia Administrative Code, Title 2, §5-610-10 through 5-610-40. Virginia Solicitation of Contributions Law |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Yes |
Fact Checked: | 4/10/20 |
Automatic Exemption
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Fact Checked: | 8/15/18 |
One-Time Exemption Registration
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Form: | Form 100: Virginia Exemption Application for Charitable or Civic Organization |
Agency Fee: | $10 |
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Notes: | Exemptions do not expire as long as the organization continues to qualify under the exemption criteria. |
Fact Checked: | 1/16/20 |
Initial Registration
Form: | URS or Form OCRP-102: Registration Statement for a Charitable Organization |
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Agency Fee: | $100 initial registration fee + $30-325, depending on gross contributions ($10 if exempt) |
Turnaround: | 4-6 months |
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Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
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Fact Checked: | 4/14/20 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Form OCRP-102: Registration Statement for a Charitable Organization |
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Agency Fee: | $30-325, depending on gross contributions |
Due: | Renewal is due annually 4.5 months after the close of your fiscal year. So if your fiscal calendar ends December 31, then renewal is due by May 15. |
Due Date Extension: | Due dates can be extended for 180 days beyond the original due date by emailing your request to ocarpunit.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov. |
Penalties: | There is a late fee of $100 for registrations that have lapsed. |
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Fact Checked: | 2/4/20 |
Change of Fiscal Year
Form: | Form OCRP-102: Registration Statement for a Charitable Organization |
Agency Fee: | Varies |
Notes: | Indicate change of fiscal year on the form and submit the financial statement reflecting the new fiscal year. |
Fact Checked: | 12/7/18 |
Cancellation
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Notes: | To close out your registration, send a letter stating that the organization is ceasing their solicitation in Virginia and attach a copy of the most recently completed financial statement. If the organization is dissolving, send a certificate of dissolution and the latest financial statement. |
Fact Checked: | 7/14/20 |
Virginia Commercial Co-Venturer Registration
Not required
Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Virginia.
Virginia 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.
Virginia Professional Fundraising Counsel Registration
Agency: | Virginia Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs (OCRP) |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Yes |
Fact Checked: | 7/5/18 |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $100 |
Notarize: | Required |
Fact Checked: | 7/5/18 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Form 103: Professional Fundraising Counsel Registration (Renewal) |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
Notarize: | Required |
Fact Checked: | 7/5/18 |
Contract Filing
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | File a copy of the contract for each solicitation campaign at least 10 days prior to commencement of the contract. |
Fact Checked: | 8/5/19 |
Virginia Professional Solicitor Registration
Agency: | Virginia Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs (OCRP) |
Bond Requirements: | $20,000 |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $500 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarize: | Not required |
Fact Checked: | 12/15/16 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/food-charitable-solicitation.shtml |
Agency Fee: | $500 |
Due: | Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
Fact Checked: | 12/15/16 |
Contract Filing
Form: | Form 120: Solicitation Notice and Form 121: Consent to Solicit |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | File a solicitation notice for each solicitation campaign at least 10 days prior to commencement of the contract. |
Fact Checked: | 8/5/19 |
Financial Reporting
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Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Within 90 days after a campaign has ended and within 90 days after the anniversary of commencement for campaigns lasting more than a year. |
Fact Checked: | 8/5/19 |
Individual Licenses
Virginia Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses
Virginia Individual Professional Fundraiser Registration
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.
