Berkley, MI · Oakland County

No notary required

Charitable Solicitation Permit Packet

Organizations use this packet to apply to the City of Berkley for a charitable solicitation permit and provide supporting documents for review.

What this form is

The packet includes a permit application, a hold harmless agreement, a disposition checklist, a temporary traffic control order page, and city ordinance text. Organizations applying to solicit for a charitable purpose in Berkley use the application to describe their organization, event, solicitation, and expenses. The application lists supporting documents, including tax-exempt documentation, a financial report, proof of liability coverage, and the signed agreement.

Who needs it

Organizations seeking a City of Berkley permit to conduct charitable solicitations use this packet and provide the listed supporting documents.

How to submit it

Submit the completed form to the City Clerk’s Office, 3338 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley, MI 48072.

About notarization

This packet has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates the application and hold harmless agreement, and the application includes a statement the signer solemnly swears.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Packet

    Download the Charitable Solicitation Permit Packet.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter the organization and contact details, solicitation purpose, event information, and expense estimates requested on the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Include the listed tax-exempt documentation, preceding-year financial report, proof of liability coverage, and signed hold harmless agreement.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City Clerk

    Submit the completed form to the City Clerk’s Office, 3338 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley, MI 48072.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Charitable Solicitation Permit Packet?
No. The packet has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates the application and hold harmless agreement. The application includes a statement the signer solemnly swears.
What documents go with the permit application?
The application lists IRS tax-exempt documentation, the organization’s financial report for the preceding fiscal year, proof of commercial liability coverage, and a signed Charitable Solicitation Hold Harmless Agreement.
How do I submit the Charitable Solicitation Permit Packet?
Submit the completed form to the City Clerk’s Office at 3338 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley, MI 48072.

Need something notarized?

This Charitable Solicitation Permit Packet doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.