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Raffles

Apply for a Raffle

Applying for a Raffle

  • Apply for a Raffle

    A qualified organization wishing to sell raffle tickets can apply for a Raffle License. For drawing dates awarding no more than $500 in prizes, the cost is $15 for up to three drawing dates and $5 for every additional date. To be able to award an unlimited amount in prizes, the license will cost $50 per drawing date.  Print off and mail along with the appropriate fee.

    RAFFLE LICENSE APPLICATION

Raffle Guide

  • Raffle Guide

    The raffle guide helps the organization in applying for a raffle license, preparing for the event, and what to do after the event has happened. 

    RAFFLE GUIDE

Raffle FAQs

  • Raffle FAQs

    This list of the most frequently asked questions might take care of any questions you have. Otherwise, contact our office with any further questions at 517-335-5780.

    RAFFLE FAQs

Regulations

SERVICE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE

  • Service Compensation Schedule

    This schedule indicates the maximum amount that can be paid to a chairperson, recordkeeper, person preparing the financial statement, or other workers.

More Raffle Resources

Tax Information

  • Tax Information

    Organizations that sell charity game tickets should be aware of their federal tax responsibilities. Organizations that award a raffle prize greater than $599 or a bingo prize greater than $1,199 should be aware of player withholding responsibilities.  These obligations are described in these links.