State of North Dakota - Uniform Professional Fundraiser Surety Bond
This bond is required for professional fundraisers who work in North Dakota on behalf of charities or nonprofit organizations. If you get paid to raise money for charitable causes, you need this $20,000 bond filed with the North Dakota Secretary of State. It protects charities and donors from financial losses if you m…
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required for professional fundraisers who work in North Dakota on behalf of charities or nonprofit organizations. If you get paid to raise money for charitable causes, you need this $20,000 bond filed with the North Dakota Secretary of State. It protects charities and donors from financial losses if you m…
Who usually needs it
Professional fundraisers operating in North Dakota—individuals or business entities engaged in soliciting contributions for charitable purposes on behalf of charitable organizations for compensation—must obtain this $20,000 bond as a condition of registration and licensure under North Dakota Century Code § 50-22-01(6). This excludes volunteers or unpaid sol…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
License bonds are required by state and local governments to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger license bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. Same-day approval is typical for many common license bonds. Some license bonds may price higher de…
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateNDBond amount$20,000ObligeeSecretary of State of the State of North DakotaBond classLicense BondCategoryOtherBondState of North Dakota - Uniform Professional Fundraiser Surety BondPlain descriptionThis bond is required for professional fundraisers who work in North Dakota on behalf of charities or nonprofit organizations. If you get paid to raise money for charitable causes, you need this $20,000 bond filed with …Who needs this bondProfessional fundraisers operating in North Dakota—individuals or business entities engaged in soliciting contributions for charitable purposes on behalf of charitable organizations for compensation—must obtain this $20…
