Delaware 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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- Delaware Nonprofit & Fundraising Company Licenses
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Company Licenses
Delaware Nonprofit & Fundraising Company Licenses
Delaware Bingo Permit
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Board of Charitable Gaming |
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| Agency Fee: | $15 per event date. |
Delaware Charitable Gaming Permit
| Game Type: | Various games of chance |
| Agency: | Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Board of Charitable Gaming |
| Age Restrictions: | Participants must be at least 18 years old. |
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Board of Charitable Gaming |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 per event date. |
Delaware Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
Not required
Charitable Gift Annuity licensure is not required on the State level in Delaware.
Delaware does not distinguish between annuities issued by charitable and for-profit entities.
Delaware Charitable Solicitation Registration
Not required
Charitable Solicitation Registration licensure is not required on the State level in Delaware.
- Delaware charitable solicitation law does not require charities soliciting donations to register with the state; however, they must provide ample disclosures during the solicitation process.
- Some Delaware counties and municipalities may require charities that solicit in-person to register prior to fundraising.
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Delaware Commercial Co-Venturer Registration
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.
Delaware Fundraising Counsel Registration
Not required
Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Delaware.
Delaware does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for fundraising counsels, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events.
Delaware Instant and Sealed Games Permit
| Game Type: | Pull-tabs |
| Agency: | Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Board of Charitable Gaming |
| Age Restrictions: | Participants must be at least 18 years old. |
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Board of Charitable Gaming |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Delaware Professional Fundraiser Registration
Not required
Professional Fundraiser licensure is not required on the State level in Delaware.
Delaware does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for professional fundraisers, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events.
Delaware Raffle Permit
| Game Type: | Raffles |
| Agency: | Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Board of Charitable Gaming |
| Notes: | Bingo events can be held once per week. |
Initial Registration
Registration Renewal
Delaware Texas Hold 'em Tournament Permit
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Board of Charitable Gaming |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 for an individual game and $250 for a tournament. |
Individual Licenses
Delaware Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses
Delaware Individual Professional Fundraiser Registration
Not required
Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Delaware.
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 Delaware.
