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North Dakota professional fundraiser bonds.
$300 flat.

North Dakota requires every professional fundraiser to file a $20,000 bond with the Secretary of State before soliciting charitable contributions. Ours is $300 — set by our carrier's rate book, identical for every fundraiser. A quick soft credit check may apply; the bond is issued when you pay.

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Required to register as a professional fundraiser with the North Dakota Secretary of State under N.D.C.C. ch. 50-22
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Fixed amount, fixed price — $20,000 bond, $300, no quote theater
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Renews on the statutory September 1 cycle with an annual continuance certificate
A-ratedA.M. Best carriersInstantissued the moment you paySoft pullnever a hard inquiry
Trusted by industry leaders
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
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Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG)
Capital Development Partners
McKinney Properties
Terra Capital
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Triple Five Group
The Georgetown Company
How it works

Three steps to registered.

Your fundraiser registration is waiting on this bond. Here's the whole process — no broker phone tag:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply once, online

Business details, owner information, effective date. That is the application — the only extra step is a one-time consent to a soft credit check.

RIGHT AWAY

Approved

Most are approved as soon as you apply. The credit check is a soft pull that never affects your score. If it needs a second look, one to two business days at most.

WHEN YOU PAY

File with the Secretary of State

Pay online and receive the executed bond, ready to file with your professional fundraiser registration. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the fundraiser bond actually guarantees

A professional fundraiser solicits charitable contributions for compensation — and because the money belongs to the charity and its donors, North Dakota requires a bond standing behind the fundraiser's honesty. The bond is filed with the Secretary of State as a condition of registration.

The bond is $20,000, with the fundraiser as principal, and it applies to North Dakota and to any person who has a claim against the fundraiser for liabilities arising from the fundraiser's conduct. (A fundraiser may satisfy the requirement with more than one bond as long as they total at least $20,000.)

The bond must stay in effect for the entire term of registration, and a fundraiser files a continuance certificate each year alongside a new registration statement. If the surety pays a claim, the fundraiser repays the surety. We track the renewal so your registration never lapses.

N.D.C.C. ch. 50-22North Dakota's charitable solicitation law (N.D.C.C. ch. 50-22) requires a professional fundraiser to file a $20,000 surety bond with the Secretary of State, with the fundraiser as principal obligor, applying to any person with a claim arising from the fundraiser's conduct. The bond must remain in effect for the full term of registration, with an annual continuance certificate. A fundraiser may use more than one bond totaling at least $20,000.

You need this bond if you're

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Registering as a professional fundraiser with the North Dakota Secretary of State
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Soliciting charitable contributions for pay on behalf of a charity in North Dakota
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Renewing your registration and filing your annual continuance certificate
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A fundraising firm that contracts with charities to run solicitation campaigns

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields, including a one-time consent to a soft credit check. Submit once and your bond is issued when you pay.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the North Dakota professional fundraiser bond?The premium is $300 — set by our carrier for the fixed $20,000 bond amount, the same for every fundraiser. The $20,000 is set by statute, so there is no quote process.
Do I pay the $20,000?No. You pay $300. The $20,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made against the bond — it is not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
Who requires this bond?The North Dakota Secretary of State, as a condition of registering as a professional fundraiser under N.D.C.C. ch. 50-22. No active bond, no registration.
Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score. It informs approval; the price stays $300 through September 1 either way.
When does it renew?This bond renews on the statutory September 1 cycle, and you file a continuance certificate each year with your registration. We send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available, so your registration never lapses.
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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Finish your fundraiser registration today.

$300, short application, bond issued when you pay. Free until issued.

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