Lobbyist Registration

Lobbyists gain contact with Members Of Legislature and Holders Of Public Office in order to persuade them to support legislation favorable to a clients interest. They may also contact other agencies and testify at public hearings to enlist support for client's interests.

Other Information

License Application

Lobbyist Registration

Duration of License

Annually

Authority

GS 163A

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Registry

Fees

Application
$250.00
New License
$250.00
Renewal
$250.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$2.00

Other Requirements

Charge for electronic transactions

Exemptions

The exemption to registration is found in N.C. Gen. Stat. 120C-100(a)(9)(a) and (b). If an employee Is employed by a person and a significant part of that employee's duties include lobbying. In no case shall an employee be considered a lobbyist if in no 30-day period less than five percent (5%) of that employee's actual duties include engaging in lobbying as defined in subdivision (17)a. of this section or if in no 30-day period less than five percent (5%) of that employee's actual duties include engaging in lobbying as defined in subdivision (17)b. of this section.

Licensing Authority

NC Department of the Secretary of State
Lobbyist Compliance Division
2 South Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC 27601-2903
919-814-5270

Occupational Information

Public Relations Specialists

Occupational profile

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.