Registration as a solicitor agent is required if the solicitor agent solicits contributions on behalf of a charitable organization within or from this state.

A solicitor agent may be affiliated through employment or as an independent contractor pursuant to a written agreement with a paid solicitor or charitable organization.

• Complete the SA-1 application form. Download Form>>
  Note: The Affidavit of Applicant (page 4 of the application) requires notarization. Additionally, you will have to provide a copy of one of the forms of identification listed on pages 5 and 6 along with your application.
   
• Complete the background check consent form, if applicable.
  If you have answered in the affirmative (YES) to any questions on page 2 of the Form SA-1, you are subject to a criminal background investigation for the purpose of verification of information provided in the application. Please submit the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Consent Form as written consent to authorize the Charities Division to receive Georgia criminal history information which may be in the files of any state or local criminal justice agency in Georgia. This form is on page 3 of the Form SA-1.

The initial application fee is $50. The fee payment must be made by check or money order. Make the check or money order out to Georgia Secretary of State.

A solicitor agent may reinstate their registration if it has expired or lapsed, or has been withdrawn.

• Complete the SA-1 reinstatement application form. Download Application>>
  Note: The Affidavit of Applicant (page 4 of the application) requires notarization. Additionally, you will have to provide a copy of one of the forms of identification listed on pages 5 and 6 along with your application.
• Complete the background check consent form, if applicable.
  If you have answered in the affirmative (YES) to any questions on page 2 of the Form SA-1, you are subject to a criminal background investigation for the purpose of verification of information provided in the application. Please submit the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Consent Form as written consent to authorize the Charities Division to receive Georgia criminal history information which may be in the files of any state or local criminal justice agency in Georgia. This form is on page 3 of the Form SA-1 

The reinstatement fee is $50.00. The fee payment must be made by check or money order. Make the check or money order out to "Georgia Secretary of State".

A Solicitor Agent must keep his/her registration current with the Secretary of State by amending the registration.

The registration must be promptly amended to reflect a change of name or address or other information previously provided to the Secretary of State. Please refer to O.C.G.A. §43-17-3.1(b)(6) for information that triggers an amendment filing.

The following documents and fees, under O.C.G.A § 43-17-3.1, are required to complete the amendment process.

Complete the relevant sections of the SA-1 application form. Download Form>>

Note: When amending a Solicitor Agent registration, only the sections of the SA-1 that need to be amended from the original registration (in addition to basic contact info) should be filled out and submitted.

The amendment fee is $15.00. The fee payment must be made by check or money order. Make the check or money order out to Georgia Secretary of State.