Pennsylvania Professional Solicitor Bond Overview
- Purpose: To protect the public and state from financial harm due to illegal solicitation practices
- Who Needs It: All professional charitable solicitors registered in PA
- Regulating Body: The Pennsylvania Department of State | Bureau of Charitable Organizations
- Bond Amount: $25,000
- Premium Price: $375 for one year
What Is a Pennsylvania Professional Solicitor Bond?
The Pennsylvania Department of State’s Bureau of Charitable Organizations requires paid charitable fundraisers (solicitors) to file a surety bond as financial security.
Pennsylvania professional solicitor bonds protect donors and charities from harm if a paid solicitor breaks state regulations. Some prohibited acts include the following:
- Misrepresenting the percentage of proceeds that go to the charity
- Using a name or symbol that closely represents another organization
- Employing a solicitation scheme that is meant to confuse people
How Much Do Professional Solicitor Bonds Cost in Pennsylvania?
The $25,000 Pennsylvania charitable solicitor bond costs $375 for one year of coverage. You can buy your bond instantly online. Shipping options range from $20 to $40.
SuretyBonds.com offers the lowest available rates from our nationwide provider network with no added fees.
How Does the Bond Work?
When you get a professional solicitor bond, you enter a three-party legal agreement.
| Bond Party | Description |
|---|---|
| 1) Principal | The professional charitable solicitor filing the bond |
| 2) Obligee | The Pennsylvania Department of State | Bureau of Charitable Organizations |
| 3) Surety | The issuing surety provider |
Under this contract, you are responsible for upholding all rules and regulations outlined in the Charitable Purposes Act.
There is a $1,000 fine per violation, the surety bond ensures funds are available to pay potential fines. If needed, the surety will pay out bond claims to harmed parties up to $25,000, but you must repay the surety.
How Do I Get a Charitable Solicitor Bond in Pennsylvania?
With SuretyBonds.com, you can get your bond online in minutes. It is available at a flat rate with no application or credit check.
- Enter your personal information.
- Complete the online checkout.
- Select your shipping method.
The Bureau of Charitable Organizations requires you to submit the original bond form with your solicitor registration packet. We offer one to three business day shipping options.
How Do I File My Bond?
After receiving the bond, file it along with your registration application or renewal packet to the following address:
Pennsylvania Department of State
Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations
401 North St, Rm 207
Harrisburg, PA 17120
How Do I Renew My Bond?
Your charitable solicitor bond will expire after one year unless you renew it. We’ll send out reminders before the expiration date. Simply pay the renewal invoice and your bond will be extended for another year with just a few clicks.
Can I Edit My Bond Form?
If your bond form needs changes once it’s been issued, you must contact your surety provider. For current clients, we issue free bond rider forms when possible.
A bond rider is a document that amends an existing, active bond. Contact us at [email protected] with your request to get started.
