South Carolina Professional Solicitors Bond
Overview
Get bonded as a professional solicitor in South Carolina and you can legally solicit charitable contributions on behalf of nonprofits across the state. South Carolina requires this bond to protect donors and charitable organizations from fraudulent or unethical fundraising practices. It is a condition of your state registration, not optional, and without it you cannot operate lawfully. Bond Titan makes it fast to get this filed and move forward.
Who Needs This Bond?
Professional solicitors — individuals or companies hired by charitable organizations to solicit donations from the public — must carry this bond in South Carolina. If you are paid to fundraise on behalf of a charity and you are not employed directly by that charity, this bond applies to you. It is a statewide requirement enforced at the time of registration with the South Carolina Secretary of State. Independent fundraising consultants who solicit directly also fall under this requirement.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that you will conduct charitable solicitation activities honestly, lawfully, and in accordance with South Carolina's charitable solicitation laws. It protects donors and the charities you represent from financial harm caused by misrepresentation, misappropriation of funds, or other violations of your professional obligations. If a valid claim is filed against the bond, the surety compensates the harmed party up to the bond amount. You remain responsible for reimbursing the surety for any claims paid.
When is it Required?
Applying for or renewing your professional solicitor registration with the South Carolina Secretary of State is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. You cannot complete the registration process without submitting proof of this bond. If you are already registered and your bond lapses, your registration is at risk of suspension. The bond must stay active for as long as you hold and renew your solicitor registration.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide South Carolina requirement and covers your solicitation activities anywhere within the state. It is filed with the South Carolina Secretary of State as part of the professional solicitor registration process. There is no local or county-level equivalent — the state registration with this bond is the single authority governing your activity.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you will be taken directly into the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application with your business details and solicitor information, and your bond documents will be issued promptly. Download, print, and submit them with your South Carolina Secretary of State registration materials.
Why Bond Titan?
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