Virginia Professional Solicitor Bond
Overview
Virginia requires professional solicitors to carry a surety bond before they can legally fundraise on behalf of charitable organizations in the state. This bond protects donors and the public from fraudulent or deceptive solicitation practices. It is a condition of licensure administered at the state level, not a local permit requirement. Bond Titan makes it fast and straightforward to get bonded and move forward with your application.
Who Needs This Bond?
Fundraising companies, third-party solicitation firms, and individual professional solicitors who are paid to solicit charitable contributions on behalf of nonprofits in Virginia all need this bond. If you are compensated to contact donors — whether by phone, mail, in person, or online — and you operate within Virginia, the state classifies you as a professional solicitor. This bond is not required of the charitable organizations themselves, only of the paid solicitors acting on their behalf.
What is this Bond For?
This bond exists to protect Virginia residents who respond to charitable solicitations from solicitors who engage in misrepresentation, fraud, or failure to deliver promised funds to the intended charity. If a bonded solicitor violates Virginia's charitable solicitation requirements, a harmed party can make a claim against the bond to seek financial recovery. The bond holds professional solicitors financially accountable for their conduct in the field.
When is it Required?
Before submitting your professional solicitor registration application to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, you must already have this bond in place. The bond is part of the required documentation you submit with your registration paperwork. Applicants who attempt to register without proof of an active bond will not have their application processed.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Virginia requirement and covers professional solicitation activity conducted anywhere within the Commonwealth. It is not tied to a specific city or county — the obligation runs to the state. Any professional solicitor operating in Virginia, regardless of where their business is physically located, must meet this bonding requirement.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you'll be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete your application, and once approved and payment is processed, your bond documents are issued digitally. You can then submit proof of bond to complete your Virginia professional solicitor registration.
Why Bond Titan?
Bond Titan is powered by The Southern Agency and built for business owners who need to get bonded without delays or phone tag with agents. Our online catalog covers Virginia professional solicitor bonds and thousands of other bond types nationwide. Buy, pay, and receive your bond documentation — all in one fast online session.