Charitable Solicitation Licensing Manual
Licensing
The Licensing page describes the different roles in the charity community:
- Charities and Sponsors
- Fundraising Consultants and Solicitors
Charities and Sponsors
Generally, any organization or person that intends to directly solicit contributions in North Carolina, or intends to hire a person or business to solicit contributions in North Carolina, must first obtain a license from the Charities Division. Organizations must renew their licenses each year to maintain licensed status.
There are several statutory exemptions to this requirement. A person that qualifies for an exemption does not have to obtain or maintain a license.
If an organization requires a license but operates without one, that organization may be subject to administrative penalties or fines in addition to civil and/or criminal prosecution.