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Would you like us to create Official Rules for the sweepstakes?
How many winner(s) will be drawn?
How many of the prize(s) exceed $600 in Approximate Retail Value (ARV)?
Will the total cost of all prize(s) combined exceed $5,000 in Approximate Retail Value (ARV)?
Will the sweepstakes be available to Florida, New York or Rhode Island residents?
* Prices are estimates only and may change based on your promotion's unique details. FL, NY and RI sweepstakes bonding costs estimated separately. Discounts are offered for multiple promotions.
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Sweepstakes Administration Starting Prices
The following prices represent typical starting costs for professionally administered sweepstakes and contests. Final pricing depends on the complexity of your promotion, prize structure, and geographic eligibility.
- Sweepstakes Administration — from $399
- Official Rules Drafting — from $2,999
- Text-to-Win Sweepstakes — from $499
- Contest Administration — from $499
- Florida or New York State Registration — $800 first state / $200 each additional state (required when total prize ARV exceeds $5,000)
- Rhode Island Registration — required when prize ARV exceeds $500 and sponsor has a physical presence in RI
- IRS Form 1099-MISC — included for prizes with ARV over $600
* Prices are estimates only and may vary based on promotion details. Discounts available for multiple promotions.
How Much Does Sweepstakes Administration Cost?
Sweepstakes administration pricing depends on four main factors: the scope of services required, the number and value of prizes, the geographic eligibility of the promotion, and whether state registration is necessary. Full-service administration starts at $399 and includes winner drawing, eligibility verification, and participant data management. Official Rules drafting starts at $2,999 and covers all federally required disclosures, state-specific language, and prize tax disclosures. Promotions open to Florida or New York residents with total prize Approximate Retail Value (ARV) exceeding $5,000 require state registration — $800 for the first state and $200 per additional state. Rhode Island registration is required when ARV exceeds $500 and the sponsor has a physical presence in RI. Use the estimator below to calculate costs for your specific promotion based on prize count, winner count, and bonus entries.
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What's included & common pricing questions
What's included in each service. Official Rules drafting covers the complete legal document required for a U.S. promotion: No Purchase Necessary statement, AMOE instructions, eligibility requirements, prize description with Approximate Retail Value (ARV), winner selection method, odds of winning, sponsor identification with full legal address, and all mandatory state-specific disclosures. Full-service administration adds winner drawing, eligibility verification, participant data management, a publicly accessible winners list page, and a dedicated account manager. State registration and surety bonding — required in Florida and New York when total ARV exceeds $5,000, and in Rhode Island when ARV exceeds $500 — are available as add-on services and billed at cost with no markup.
Why prices vary. The most common factors that increase cost above the starting price are: multiple winners (each requires individual eligibility review and prize coordination), prizes valued over $600 (IRS Form 1099-MISC reporting applies), state registration requirements, bonus entries configuration, AMOE P.O. Box hosting, travel prize coordination, and prize indemnity insurance for high-value cash prizes. Promotions with all of these factors are priced individually after a consultation.
Common questions. Do you offer discounts for multiple promotions? Yes — clients running two or more promotions per year receive per-promotion discounts. Can I get just the Official Rules without full administration? Yes — rules-only engagements are available starting at $2,999. How long does it take to get Official Rules? Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 business days. Rush delivery is available. Are prices all-inclusive? The estimate covers services selected; third-party costs such as state filing fees and surety bond premiums are passed through at cost.