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For all municipal business license questions, contact: City of South Bend • Department of Community Investment <br />215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • Suite 500 <br />South Bend, Indiana 46601 • 574.235.5912 • F: 574.235.9021 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />LICENSE APPLICATION FOR – CHARITABLE SOLICITATION <br />MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION - 4-55 <br />DEFINITION: <br />Charitable solicitation includes the request for financial assistance in connection with <br />philanthropic purposes as well as the sale or attempted sale of items or services in connection <br />with philanthropic purposes or organizations. <br />NOTE: <br />See South Bend Municipal Code for solicitations not requiring a permit. <br />GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: <br />1. Print legibly and complete all sections to ensure efficient processing. <br />2. Assemble all required information and materials before filing application. <br />3. Thoroughly review all applicable Municipal Code Sections listed above. <br />4. Licenses expire January 31. <br />5. Add 10% to license fee for renewal after January 31. <br />6. Include $5.00 license application fee payable to City of South Bend. <br />7. License fee payable to City of South Bend due at issuance - $45.00. <br /> <br />REQUIRED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS: <br />1. Applicant, organization, purpose, amount, manner and disposition information. <br />2. Statement disclaiming City endorsement. <br />3. Statement of charitable purpose and percent of funds raised to be used thus. <br />4. If a professional fund raiser consultant and/or a professional solicitor is to be <br />used, his/her name and address, written proof of registration with the State of <br />Indiana pursuant to IC 23-7-8-1, and a copy o the contract between <br />professional and the applicant must be provided. <br /> <br />APPLICATION PROCESS: <br />1. Submit Application with $5.00 Processing Fee at least 30 days before desired permit date. <br />2. Controller Denies or Approves License. <br />3. License issued on payment of fee. <br />4. License Holder may solicit only with permit in hand, complying with receipt requirements. <br />5. Submit report and financial statement to Controller within sixty (60) days after solicitation <br />complete.