Florida Solicitation of Contributions: Charity Registration

Florida at a glance

Registration: Required, unless an exemption applies. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) handles it. Source
Filing: FDACS-10100. Source
Renewal: Your renewal is due on the anniversary of your initial registration. Source
Renewal fee: $10 to $400, by band. Source
Late filing: A late fee applies, in the words of the source. Source
Exemptions: 5 listed, each quoted. Source

Every deadline, fee and exemption quotes its source and links to it.

Overview

Regulatory Agency: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
Registration Required: Yes

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Fee Schedule

Charitable contributions	Fee
less than $5,000	$10 Source: flsenate.gov · verified May 4, 2026 (5 mo ago) · send source “Ten dollars, if the contributions received for the last fiscal or calendar year were less than $5,000.”
$5,000 or more but less than $100,000	$75 Source: flsenate.gov · verified May 4, 2026 (5 mo ago) · send source “Seventy-five dollars, if the contributions received for the last fiscal year were $5,000 or more, but less than $100,000.”
$100,000 or more but less than $200,000	$125 Source: flsenate.gov · verified May 4, 2026 (5 mo ago) · send source “One hundred twenty-five dollars, if the contributions received for the last fiscal year were $100,000 or more, but less than $200,000.”
$200,000 or more but less than $500,000	$200 Source: flsenate.gov · verified May 4, 2026 (5 mo ago) · send source “Two hundred dollars, if the contributions received for the last fiscal year were $200,000 or more, but less than $500,000.”
$500,000 or more but less than $1,000,000	$300 Source: flsenate.gov · verified May 4, 2026 (5 mo ago) · send source “Three hundred dollars, if the contributions received for the last fiscal year were $500,000 or more, but less than $1 million.”
$1,000,000 or more but less than $10,000,000	$350 Source: flsenate.gov · verified May 4, 2026 (5 mo ago) · send source “Three hundred fifty dollars, if the contributions received for the last fiscal year were $1 million or more, but less than $10 million.”
$10,000,000 or more	$400 Source: flsenate.gov · verified May 4, 2026 (5 mo ago) · send source “Four hundred dollars, if the contributions received for the last fiscal year were $10 million or more.”

These bands are set by the charitable contributions your organisation receives, not by its total revenue. The two differ in both directions: revenue adds programme and rental income, but is also net of investment losses, so it can fall below contributions. Check your contributions figure before assuming a band.

Late filing fee

Late fee source: “A charitable organization or sponsor that fails to file a registration statement by the due date may be assessed an additional fee for such late filing. The late filing fee is $25 for each month or part of a month after the date on which the annual renewal statement was due to be filed with the department.” — flsenate.gov

Annual filing

Your renewal is due on the anniversary of your initial registration

Source: flsenate.gov · verified September 15, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source

“any changes in the information submitted on the initial registration statement or the last renewal statement must be updated annually on a renewal statement provided by the department on or before the date that marks 1 year after the date the department approved the initial registration statement as provided in this section.”

Other filings this state names

Sunbiz Annual Report corporate filing
Source: flsenate.gov · verified September 15, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“Subsequent annual reports must be delivered to the department between January 1 and May 1 of each calendar year thereafter.”

Required Documents

FDACS-10100. Forms and instructions: Agency page

Annual certification of compliance with the conflict-of-interest policy
For the renewal
Source: leg.state.fl.us · verified October 14, 2026 (2 days ago) · send source
“The policy shall require annual certification of compliance with the policy by all directors, officers, and trustees of the charitable organization. A copy of the annual certification shall be submitted to the department with the annual registration statement required by s. 496.405.”
FDACS-10124 Attestation Statement of Compliance with Chapter 106, F.S.
For the initial registration and the renewal
Source: forms.fdacs.gov · verified September 15, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“FDACS-10124 Attestation Statement of Compliance with Chapter 106, F.S. (Campaign Financing) must be provided with the application.”
Audited Financial Statement
For the renewal
When: contributions >= $1,000,000
Source: flsenate.gov · verified September 15, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“For a charitable organization or sponsor that receives $1 million or more in annual contributions, the financial statement shall be audited by an independent certified public accountant.”
Financial Statement Review
For the renewal
When: contributions >= $500,000
Source: flsenate.gov · verified September 15, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“For a charitable organization or sponsor that receives at least $500,000 but less than $1 million in annual contributions, the financial statement shall be reviewed or audited by an independent certified public accountant.”
Form 990 must be CPA-prepared (in lieu of audited financials)
For the renewal
When: contributions >= $500,000 per §496.407(2)(b)
Source: flsenate.gov · verified September 15, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“Forms and schedules described in paragraph (a) submitted by a charitable organization or sponsor that receives $500,000 or more in annual contributions must be prepared by a certified public accountant or another professional who prepares such forms or schedules in the ordinary course of his or her business.”
IRS Determination Letter
For the initial registration
When: Attach if the IRS has granted tax-exempt status; if pending, file within 30 days after receipt (FDACS-10100 Q10; § 496.405(2)(h)).
Source: forms.fdacs.gov · verified September 15, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“If yes, you must attach a copy of the tax exemption determination letter from the IRS.”
IRS Form 990
For the renewal
When: File one of: IRS Form 990 and all schedules; 990-EZ and Schedule O; FDACS-10122; or a budget (newly formed only). 990-PF and 990-N are refused.
Source: flsenate.gov · verified September 15, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“In lieu of the financial statement described in subsection (1), a charitable organization or sponsor may submit a copy of its Internal Revenue Service Form 990 and all attached schedules filed for the preceding fiscal year or a copy of its Internal Revenue Service Form 990-EZ and Schedule O filed for the preceding fiscal year.”

Exemptions

Categorical chapter exclusion
Sections 496.401-496.424 do not apply to bona fide religious institutions
Source: flsenate.gov · verified September 15, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“Sections 496.401-496.424 do not apply to bona fide religious institutions, educational institutions, and state agencies or other government entities or persons or organizations who solicit or act as professional fundraising consultants solely on behalf of those entities, or to blood establishments as defined in s. 381.06014(1)(a). Sections 496.401-496.424 do not apply to political contributions solicited in accordance with the election laws of this state.”
Members only
A charitable organization or sponsor that limits solicitation of contributions…
Source: flsenate.gov · verified May 4, 2026 (5 mo ago) · send source
“A charitable organization or sponsor that limits solicitation of contributions to the membership of the charitable organization or sponsor. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "membership" does not include those persons who are granted a membership upon making a contribution as a result of a solicitation.”
Personal for named individual
A person who is soliciting for a named individual
Source: flsenate.gov · verified September 15, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“A person who is soliciting for a named individual, provided that all the contributions collected without any deductions whatsoever are turned over to the beneficiary for her or his use and provided that the person has complied with the requirements of s. 496.413.”
Small organization volunteer
A charitable organization or sponsor that has less than $50
Threshold: $50,000 (contributions)
This exemption still requires a filing.
Source: flsenate.gov · verified May 4, 2026 (5 mo ago) · send source
“A charitable organization or sponsor that has less than $50,000 in total contributions during a fiscal year if the fundraising activities of such organization or sponsor are carried on by volunteers, members, or officers who are not compensated and no part of the assets or income of such organization or sponsor inures to the benefit of or is paid to any officer or member of such organization or sponsor or to any professional fundraising consultant, professional solicitor, or commercial co-venturer. If a charitable organization or sponsor that has less than $50,000 in total contributions during a fiscal year actually acquires total contributions equal to or in excess of $50,000, the charitable organization or sponsor must register with the department as required by s. 496.405 within 30 days after the date the contributions reach $50,000.”
Veterans federal charter
Source: flsenate.gov · verified May 4, 2026 (5 mo ago) · send source
“Any division, department, post, or chapter of a veterans' service organization granted a federal charter under Title 36, United States Code.”

How to File in Florida

Florida uses an online portal for charitable registration. Follow these steps to complete your filing:

1Navigate to the Florida Division of Consumer Services charity portal
2Start a new registration or a renewal
3Enter your organization details
4Upload the attachments the portal asks for
5Pay the registration fee based on contributions received
6Submit the filing and keep a copy

Enforcement in Florida

Penalties

Except as provided in paragraph (g), imposing an administrative fine not to exceed $5,000 for each act or omission that constitutes a violation of ss. 496.401 - 496.424 or s. 496.426 or a rule or order. With respect to a s. 501(c)(3) organization, the penalty imposed pursuant to this subsection may not exceed $500 per violation for failure to register under s. 496.405 or file for an exemption under s. 496.406(2). The penalty shall be the entire amount per violation and is not a daily penalty; and (g) Imposing an administrative fine not to exceed $10,000 for a violation of this chapter that involves fraud or deception.

Source: Fla. Stat. §496.419(5) · verified September 23, 2026 (23 days ago) · send source

“Except as provided in paragraph (g), imposing an administrative fine not to exceed $5,000 for each act or omission that constitutes a violation of ss. 496.401 - 496.424 or s. 496.426 or a rule or order. With respect to a s. 501(c)(3) organization, the penalty imposed pursuant to this subsection may not exceed $500 per violation for failure to register under s. 496.405 or file for an exemption under s. 496.406(2). The penalty shall be the entire amount per violation and is not a daily penalty; and (g) Imposing an administrative fine not to exceed $10,000 for a violation of this chapter that involves fraud or deception.”

Criminal grade

Except as otherwise provided in ss. 496.401-496.424, and in addition to any administrative or civil penalties, any person who willfully and knowingly violates ss. 496.401-496.424 commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. For a second or subsequent conviction, such violation constitutes a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 496.417 · verified September 24, 2026 (22 days ago) · send source

“Except as otherwise provided in ss. 496.401-496.424, and in addition to any administrative or civil penalties, any person who willfully and knowingly violates ss. 496.401-496.424 commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. For a second or subsequent conviction, such violation constitutes a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Florida require charitable solicitation registration?

Yes. Florida requires charitable organizations, as its statute defines them, to register. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) handles registration.

Source: fdacs.gov · verified September 14, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source

“The Solicitation of Contributions Act requires anyone who solicits donations in or from Florida to register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and to renew annually.”

How much does Florida charitable registration cost?

Annual filing fees in Florida range from $10 to $400. Fee depends on charitable contributions. Specifically: $10 for organizations with contributions less than $5,000; $75 for organizations with contributions $5,000 or more but less than $100,000; $125 for organizations with contributions $100,000 or more but less than $200,000; $200 for organizations with contributions $200,000 or more but less than $500,000; $300 for organizations with contributions $500,000 or more but less than $1,000,000; $350 for organizations with contributions $1,000,000 or more but less than $10,000,000; $400 for organizations with contributions $10,000,000 or more.

When is the Florida charitable registration filing deadline?

In Florida, your renewal is due on the anniversary of your initial registration.

What documents are required for Florida charitable registration renewal?

The primary form is FDACS-10100. Forms and instructions: https://www.fdacs.gov/business-services/solicitation-of-contributions

Are there any exemptions from Florida charitable registration?

Yes. This guide cites these Florida exemptions:

Categorical chapter exclusion
Members only
Personal for named individual
Small organization volunteer
Veterans federal charter
Whether an exemption applies depends on your facts. Read the quoted source above.

Where do I file Florida charitable registration?

Florida charitable registration filings can be submitted through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)'s online portal. The official registration portal provides access to required forms and online filing capabilities.

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