West Virginia Registration of Professional Solicitor or Fund-Raising Counsel is a process by which organizations that solicit contributions in the state of West Virginia must register with the Secretary of State's office. This registration is required in order to legally solicit contributions in the state of West Virginia. There are two types of West Virginia Registration of Professional Solicitor or Fund-Raising Counsel: Professional Solicitor and Fund-Raising Counsel. Professional Solicitors are organizations that solicit financial contributions through the use of professional fundraisers, such as telemarketers or door-to-door solicitors. Fund-Raising Counsel are organizations that provide professional advice and guidance to other organizations engaged in charitable solicitation in West Virginia. The registration process requires the submission of various documents, such as the organization's Articles of Incorporation, a financial statement, and a copy of the solicitation contract, as well as information about the organization's officers and directors.