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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Florida

Florida charitable solicitation registration is handled by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Charities must register before soliciting in Florida and renew every year, with fees based on contributions received.

At a glance

Florida requirements

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Regulator	Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Consumer Services
Law	Solicitation of Contributions Act (Chapter 496, Florida Statutes)
When to register	Before soliciting. The renewal is due each year by the anniversary of the date FDACS approved your initial registration.
Initial filing	Solicitation of Contributions Registration Application (FDACS-10100) · State fee $10 – $400
Annual renewal	Annual renewal statement, due 1 year after FDACS approved your initial registration, then every year

Information verified October 2026 from official Florida sources (listed below).

Who must register

Who needs to register in Florida?

Any charitable organization or sponsor that intends to solicit contributions in or from Florida, unless exempted under section 496.406.

Exemptions: There is no small-organization exemption. Every charity that solicits must register unless it falls in a category exempted by section 496.406.

Step by step

How to register for charitable solicitation in Florida

Confirm your organization isn't exempt under section 496.406, Florida Statutes.
Gather your documents: your most recent IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ (with Schedule O) or financial statement (a current-year budget if you're new), your IRS determination letter, and a list of officers and directors.
List anyone who will fundraise for you for pay — professional solicitors, fundraising consultants or commercial co-venturers — and how they're compensated. FDACS asks for this.
File the Solicitation of Contributions Registration Application (FDACS-10100) with FDACS and pay the fee for your contribution level ($10 – $400).
Wait for FDACS approval before you start soliciting in Florida.
Renew every year by the anniversary of your approval date, with updated financial information.

Late or missed filings: Florida charges a late fee of $25 for each month or part of a month after the renewal due date, and a registration can expire if the renewal or required financial statements aren't filed on time.

State fees

Registration and renewal fee (by contributions received)

Level	State fee
Less than $5,000	$10
$5,000 – $99,999	$75
$100,000 – $199,999	$125
$200,000 – $499,999	$200
$500,000 – $999,999	$300
$1,000,000 – $9,999,999	$350
$10,000,000 or more	$400

These are Florida's own fees, paid to the state. Our service fee is separate: $425 per state for 1–5 states, $375 per state for 6–13, or $4,950 flat for 14 or more (renewals from $325 per state). See pricing.

Financial reporting

Financial statement requirements

Contributions of $500,000 or more: financial statements reviewed or audited by an independent CPA.
Contributions of $1 million or more: audited financial statements.
Accepted financial documents include IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ. FDACS does not accept Form 990-N or 990-PF.

FAQ

Florida registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Florida?

Any charitable organization or sponsor that intends to solicit contributions in or from Florida, unless exempted under section 496.406. Timing: Before soliciting. The renewal is due each year by the anniversary of the date FDACS approved your initial registration.

How much does Florida charitable registration cost?

State fees: Less than $5,000: $10; $5,000 – $99,999: $75; $100,000 – $199,999: $125; $200,000 – $499,999: $200; $500,000 – $999,999: $300; $1,000,000 – $9,999,999: $350; $10,000,000 or more: $400. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Florida renewal due?

Annual renewal statement is due 1 year after FDACS approved your initial registration, then every year.

Does Florida require audited financial statements?

Contributions of $500,000 or more: financial statements reviewed or audited by an independent CPA. Contributions of $1 million or more: audited financial statements. Accepted financial documents include IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ. FDACS does not accept Form 990-N or 990-PF.

What is the late fee for a Florida charitable registration renewal?

$25 for each month or part of a month after the due date (section 496.405, Florida Statutes). The renewal is due each year by the anniversary of the date FDACS approved your initial registration.

Do small charities have to register in Florida?

Yes. Florida has no small-organization exemption — only the categories listed in section 496.406 are exempt. The lowest fee is $10 for organizations that received less than $5,000 in contributions.

Sources

Official sources

State rules and fees change. We confirm current requirements with the state before every filing.

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