Commercial Co-Venturer & Licensing

The following table summarizes licensing requirements for commercial co-venturers across the United States.

Alabama

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Alabama Attorney General - Consumer Interest Division

Initial Application

Fee:

$100

Filing Method:

Online

License Renewal

Fee:

$100

Filing Method:

Online

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Alaska

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Alaska

Alaska 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.

Arizona

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Arizona

Arizona 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.

Arkansas

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Arkansas

Arkansas 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.

California

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Agency

California Attorney General - Registry of Charities and Fundraisers

Initial Application

License Renewal

Fee:

$500

Form:

Form CT-5CF: Commercial Coventurer Annual Registration (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Paper

Due:

Annually by January 15.

Colorado

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Colorado

Colorado does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for commercial co-venturers, but there are disclosure requirements when more than 50% of a campaign's proceeds come from within the state.

Connecticut

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Connecticut

Connecticut 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.

Delaware

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Delaware

Delaware 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.

District of Columbia

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in District of Columbia

District of Columbia 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.

Florida

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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.

Georgia

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Georgia

Georgia 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.

Hawaii

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Hawaii

Hawaii does not have a traditional registration requirement for commercial co-venturers, but they may need to file a written consent form at least 10 days before a fundraising event.

Idaho

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Idaho

Idaho 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.

Illinois

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Illinois

Illinois does not issue a CCV-specific license, but some CCVs may need to register under the Charitable Trust Act.

Indiana

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Indiana

Indiana 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.

Iowa

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Iowa

Iowa 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.

Kansas

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Kansas

Kansas 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.

Kentucky

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Kentucky

Kentucky 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.

Louisiana

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Louisiana

Louisiana 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.

Maine

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Maine

Maine 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.

Maryland

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Maryland

Maryland 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.

Massachusetts

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Agency

Massachusetts Attorney General - Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division

Initial Application

License Renewal

Fee:

$200

Form:

Form 10: Registration Statement to be filed by Commercial Co-Venturers (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Michigan

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Michigan

Michigan 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.

Minnesota

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Minnesota

Minnesota 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.

Mississippi

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Agency

Mississippi Secretary of State - Charities Division

Initial Application

Fee:

$0

Filing Method:

Online

License Renewal

Missouri

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Missouri

Missouri 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.

Montana

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Montana

Montana 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.

Nebraska

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Nebraska

Nebraska 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.

Nevada

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Nevada

Nevada 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.

New Hampshire

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in New Hampshire

New Hampshire 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.

New Jersey

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in New Jersey

New Jersey 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.

New Mexico

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in New Mexico

New Mexico 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.

New York

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in New York

  • New York 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.
  • Every contract entered into with a charity must contain, in a conspicuous typeface:
    • A concise, accurate statement of the charitable organization's right to cancel;
    • A concise, accurate statement of the period during which the contract may be cancelled;
    • The address to which the notice of cancellation is to be sent;
    • The address of the attorney general to which a duplicate of the notice of cancellation is to be sent; and
    • A clear statement of the financial arrangement including, if applicable, a statement of the percentage of the total funds collected on behalf of the charitable organization which shall be paid to the professional fund raiser or any other person for purposes other than the exclusive benefit of the charitable organization.

 

 

North Carolina

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in North Carolina

North Carolina 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.

North Dakota

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Not Required

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

North 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.

Ohio

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Ohio

Ohio 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.

Oklahoma

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Oklahoma

Oklahoma 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.

Oregon

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Oregon

Oregon 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.

Pennsylvania

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania 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.

Rhode Island

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Rhode Island

Rhode Island 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 Carolina

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Agency

South Carolina Secretary of State - Division of Public Charities

Initial Application

License Renewal

Fee:

$50

Form:

Registration Application for a Commercial Co-Venturer (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Due:

Annually

South Dakota

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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.

Tennessee

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Tennessee

Tennessee 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.

Texas

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Texas

Texas 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.

Utah

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Utah

Utah 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.

Vermont

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Vermont

Vermont 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

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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.

Washington

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Washington

Washington 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.

West Virginia

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in West Virginia

West 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.

Wisconsin

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Wisconsin

Wisconsin 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.

Wyoming

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Not Required

Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Wyoming

Wyoming 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.