Kerman, CA · Fresno County
Charity Solicitation Application
Kerman residents or organizations use this application to request a charity solicitation permit and provide details about the event, fundraising need, and expected proceeds.
What this form is
This application is for requesting permission to conduct a charity solicitation or sale in Kerman. It asks for applicant and event information, the reason for the contribution request, estimated fundraising, references, and where funds will be deposited. It also includes property-owner consent when the event is on someone else’s property and an income report to complete after the event.
Who needs it
A person or organization seeking to conduct a charity solicitation or sale in Kerman should complete the application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies under penalty of perjury, and the property owner signs consent when applicable.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the charity solicitation application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the applicant, event, fundraising, bank, reference, and past-activity information requested.
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Gather Property Owner Consent
If the event is on property other than the applicant’s, obtain the property owner’s written consent before the application or sale date.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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File The Income Report
After the event, complete and submit the income report within 30 days of its end.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the charity solicitation application request?
- It asks for applicant and event details, the reason for the contribution request, estimated proceeds, people receiving compensation, the bank or place holding funds, references, and past activities.
- Do I need a notary for the charity solicitation application?
- No. The applicant certifies the information under penalty of perjury, and the property owner signs consent when applicable; neither signature requires a notary on this document.
- How do I submit the charity solicitation application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What happens after the charity event?
- The applicant must submit an income report to the City of Kerman within 30 days after the event ends, before the cost of the permit can be reimbursed.