Register to Solicit Charitable Donations

Step 1.Check your eligibility

You do NOT need to register with the city if:

• You are an organization collecting donations from your own membership.
• You are collecting donations on behalf of a school, college or university or by an organization sponsored by such.
• You are a governmental agency acting within the scope of your authority.
• You are representing a candidate for election.
• Your solicitation is a constitutionally guaranteed exercise of your First Amendment rights.

Step 2.Gather your materials

You will need to provide:

• Name of organization you are representing.
• A notarized letter on company letterhead that gives you permission to get a permit under the name of that organization. 
• Proof that you have registered with the State of Florida as a nonprofit organization.
• A copy of your tax-exempt certificate.
• A copy of your driver's license.
• Details on where you intend to solicit.
• Proposed dates. 
• Contact name and phone number.

Step 3.Complete a registration form

Fill Out the Form

Step 4.We will contact you

We will review your form and contact you within three business days.