Colorado paid solicitor bonds.
$225 flat.

Colorado requires every paid solicitor to file a $15,000 bond with the Secretary of State to register under the Charitable Solicitations Act. Ours is $225 flat — set by our carrier’s rate book for this bond, the same for everyone. The bond issues the moment you pay — no credit review of any kind, not even a soft pull.

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Required to register as a CO paid solicitor — new registrations and renewals with the Secretary of State

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Fixed price, fixed amount — $15,000 bond, $225, no quote process

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Multi-year terms available — set it up once, forget it for up to 3 years

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Charitable-solicitations bonds are about as simple as surety gets. Here’s the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details, your county, entity type, and an effective date. That’s the application — no financials, no credit section.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

Fixed-amount license bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with your registration

Your executed $15,000 bond arrives by email, ready to attach to your paid-solicitor registration or renewal with the Secretary of State. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

A “paid solicitor” is a person or firm paid to solicit charitable contributions on behalf of a charity. Colorado regulates them under the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act (C.R.S. Title 6, Article 16), administered by the Secretary of State, and — since a 2016 amendment — conditions registration on a $15,000 surety bond.

It’s a consumer-protection guarantee. The bond is filed with the Secretary of State, and if that office determines a paid solicitor violated the Charitable Solicitations Act, it can make a claim against the bond. That backstop protects donors and the charities solicitors work for.

It is not insurance for you. If the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. Solicitors who follow the Act treat the bond as a registration formality — and the requirement applies to each annual registration, so the bond must stay active while you’re registered.

C.R.S. 6-16-104.6(3.5)Under C.R.S. 6-16-104.6(3.5) of the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act, a paid solicitor registering or renewing with the Secretary of State must attach evidence of a $15,000 surety bond. The requirement took effect August 10, 2016; the Secretary of State may claim against the bond if a paid solicitor is found to have violated the Act.

You need this bond if you are

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Registering as a CO paid solicitor — the bond is filed with your registration

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Renewing your annual registration and your bond is expiring or your surety non-renewed

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A professional fundraising firm soliciting Colorado donors for compensation

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An out-of-state solicitor registering to solicit contributions in Colorado

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — no credit section, because this bond doesn’t have one.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Colorado paid solicitor bond?The premium is $225 — set by our carrier’s rate book for the fixed $15,000 bond amount, the same for every solicitor. The $15,000 is set by statute, so there is no quote process.

Do I pay the $15,000?No. You pay $225. The $15,000 is the surety’s maximum liability if a valid claim is made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Who requires this bond?The Colorado Secretary of State, under C.R.S. 6-16-104.6(3.5) of the Charitable Solicitations Act. You attach evidence of the $15,000 bond when you register or renew as a paid solicitor.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information for this bond — there is no credit section at all. Small fixed-amount registration bonds like this one don’t need one.

When does it renew?The bond must stay active while you’re registered. You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available, so your registration never lapses over a missed email.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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