What approval is needed to conduct charitable or commercial solications?
A.The procedure is the same for commercial and non-profit solicitation licenses. To obtain a solicitation permit, you must apply in person at the Customer Service Center. You must supply a government issued picture ID and submit to a background check. There is a $5 investigation fee and a nominal permit fee based on length of solicitation. An exception is made for some federally protected groups, such as religious organizations and political groups. Q.