Madison, WI · Dane County
Non-Profit Solicitor Application
This sworn application lets a nonprofit organization request a no-fee permit to solicit money or property, or sell or distribute items, in the City of Madison.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application gives the City Clerk the cause and organization name, officer and director information, planned solicitation dates, and any commissions, fees, wages, or other payments. Madison requires a sworn application for a qualifying nonprofit organization seeking to solicit in the city for a charitable, fraternal, labor, religious, patriotic, or political purpose. The organization must also provide written credentials to each person soliciting, and include a list of solicitors.
Who needs it
A nonprofit organization seeking to solicit in Madison for a charitable, fraternal, labor, religious, patriotic, or political purpose should file this application with the City Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the person signing the application must sign before the notary and complete the date and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Download the City of Madison Non-Profit Solicitor Application and review its instructions and included ordinance text.
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Complete the Application
Enter the cause, organization and officer details, solicitation dates, and any planned commissions, fees, wages, or emoluments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the form’s sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign During the Video Appointment
Take the oath and sign the application before the notary; complete the date and commission-expiration fields.
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Submit to the City Clerk
Include the solicitor name list and ensure each solicitor receives the required written credentials, then submit the application to the City Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Madison. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the Non-Profit Solicitor Application?
- Complete the sworn application and provide the required solicitor list and written credentials. The form lists the City Clerk at 210 MLK Jr Blvd, Room 103, Madison, and [email protected] for contact.
- Do I need to provide a list of solicitors?
- Yes. The form says to include a list of the names of the people who will be soliciting. It also says each solicitor must receive written credentials stating the organization name, agent name, and purpose of the solicitation.
- Can I sign this sworn application online with a notary?
- Wisconsin permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary for eligible documents. This form carries a sworn jurat, so the signer completes the oath and signs before the notary during the video appointment.
- Is there a fee for a nonprofit solicitation permit?
- The form states there is no charge for non-profit solicitation. It also says the City Clerk issues a permit without charge when satisfied that the organization qualifies under the listed purposes.