Holland, MI · Ottawa County
Solicitation of Funds License Application
Organizations use this application to request a City of Holland license to solicit funds and provide details about their solicitation plans.
What this form is
This application supports a request for a license to solicit funds in the City of Holland. It asks for the organization’s contact details, the solicitation’s purpose and dates, where it will take place, and information about local collectors and solicitation costs. The form lists required supporting documents and additional background-check steps, and notes that City Council approval is required.
Who needs it
An organization planning to solicit funds in the City of Holland should complete this application and provide the required attachments.
How to submit it
Return the completed form to the City Clerk’s Office at 270 S River Avenue, Holland, MI 49423, or email [email protected]. Each solicitor must appear in person at the office for an ICHAT background check and pay its separate fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not call for a notarized or sworn attachment, and the applicant signs it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Solicitation of Funds License Application.
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Complete The Form
Enter the organization, solicitation, and local person-in-charge information requested on the form, then sign and date it.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the collector identification, proof of appointment where required, and evidence of a state license or application.
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Complete Background-Check Steps
Each solicitor must appear in person at the City Clerk’s Office and provide the identification and information specified on the form.
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Return The Application
Return the completed application to the City Clerk’s Office by the address or email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Solicitation of Funds License Application?
- An organization seeking a license to solicit funds in Holland uses this application to provide its details, solicitation plans, and required supporting information.
- How do I submit the Solicitation of Funds License Application?
- Return it to the City Clerk’s Office at 270 S River Avenue, Holland, MI 49423, or email [email protected]. Each solicitor must also appear in person for an ICHAT background check.
- Do I need a notary for the Solicitation of Funds License Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not call for a notarized or sworn attachment.
- What attachments and additional steps does the application list?
- The form lists collector identification, proof of appointment for certain organizations, and evidence of a state license or application. Each solicitor must also complete the stated background-check steps.
Need something notarized?
This Solicitation of Funds License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.