South Dakota Fundraising Licensing

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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.

Make sure your fundraising activities meet the unique requirements of each jurisdiction where you’re soliciting. Feel free to explore, bookmark, and share!

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South Dakota Nonprofit & Fundraising Company Licenses

South Dakota Charitable Gaming License

Not required



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

There is no state level licensing for games of chance in South Dakota, however, charities must provide written notice to the county or municipality where the game or raffle is held at least 30 days prior to the event. In addition, if a charity conducts a statewide lottery, the secretary of state must be notified in writing.

Law:

SD Code § 22-25-23 et seq.

South Dakota Charitable Gift Annuity Registration

Not required



Charitable Gift Annuity licensure is not required on the State level in South Dakota.

No filing is required, but charities need to be registered or foreign qualified with the secretary of state and meet certain conditions before issuing charitable gift annuities. South Dakota exempts 501(c)(3) charitable organizations as well as qualifying educational institutions from insurance regulation related to charitable gift annuities.

Law:

SD Code § 58-1-16

South Dakota Charitable Solicitation Registration

Not required



Charitable Registration licensure is not required on the State level in South Dakota.

  • Some South Dakota counties and municipalities may require charities that solicit in-person to register prior to fundraising.
More information: South Dakota Office of the Attorney General - Division of Consumer Protection

South Dakota Commercial Co-Venturer Registration

Not required



Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in South Dakota.

South Dakota 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.

South Dakota Fundraising Counsel Registration

Not required



Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in South Dakota.

South Dakota does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsels, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events.

South Dakota Telephone Solicitation Registration

Agency:South Dakota Office of the Attorney General - Division of Consumer Protection

Automatic Exemption

Exemption Eligible Organizations:

Only professional fundraisers that solicit by telephone are required to register.

Law:

SD Code § 37-30-2

Initial Registration

Form:

Paid Solicitor Packet

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Form:

Paid Solicitor Packet

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by the registration anniversary date.

Contract Filing

Form:

Solicitation Notice

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

File a solicitation notice at least 30 days prior to the start of each solicitation campaign.

Financial Reporting

Form:

Solicitation Campaign Financial Report

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Within 90 days after a campaign has ended and on the anniversary of commencement for campaigns lasting more than a year.

Notarization Required?:Required

Individual Licenses

South Dakota Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses

South Dakota Individual Professional Fundraiser Registration

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.

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