Public Solicitor Form InstructionsBUSINESS NAME ____________________________ REGISTRATION NO. _______________
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FOR
A LICENSE FOR PUBLIC SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE 1976-57
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
1. Please read the entire form and complete in full. The application will be returned unless
ALL QUESTIONS have been answered.
2. This application must be filled out and filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court &
Comptroller for all individuals or firms who request to solicit public contributions in
Collier County, Florida.
3. A $5.00 Non-Refundable Registration Fee shall be made payable to: Clerk of the Circuit
Court & Comptroller or Clerk.
4. Under Question 11, the Clerkâs Office will need a financial statement for the previous three
(3) years, paying particular attention to the amount of funds raised and a complete
breakdown of all expenses incurred in the disbursements of those funds. **Please note: this
MUST BE VERIFIED UNDER OATH and ATTESTED by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the
Solicitor.
5. When solicitor is making application, please note that on or before March of each year, the
solicitor must file with the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller a financial statement
showing the condition of the public solicitor for the previous calendar year. This statement
due on or before March 1 shall be verified by a certified public accountant or submitted
under oath by the Executive Officer of the Public Solicitor.
6. Exceptions under this ordinance for public solicitations of contributions include the
following individuals/organizations:
A. Religious Institutions
B. Candidates for political office