Charitable Solicitation Registration in All 50 States

Roughly 40 states and the District of Columbia require charities to register before asking their residents for donations. The rest either have no registration requirement or exempt most organizations. Each state sets its own forms, fees, deadlines and financial-reporting rules, and we work out which ones apply to you.

It depends on the state and on how you fundraise. Many states look at whether you specifically target their residents or regularly receive donations from them, rather than only whether a donate button exists. We review where your donors are and how you solicit, then recommend which registrations you need.

Most states ask for your IRS determination letter, your most recent Form 990, financial statements, articles of incorporation and bylaws, and a list of officers and directors. After you choose your states, your client portal shows exactly which documents to upload.

Our first-year service fee is $425 per state for 1 to 5 states, $375 per state for 6 to 13 states, and a flat $4,950 for 14 or more states. For example, registering in 10 states is $3,750. Yearly renewals are $375 per state (1 to 5), $325 per state (6 to 13), or $4,500 flat (14 or more). You see your exact total before you pay.

Processing times are set by each state and range from a few days to several weeks. We prepare and submit filings as soon as your documents are complete and track every state until it is approved.

Yes. Many nonprofits outsource multi-state charitable registration so staff don't have to track dozens of state forms and deadlines. We prepare and file your initial registrations, then handle each state's annual renewal before it's due, so your registrations stay current while you focus on your mission.

Yes. Most states require an annual renewal, often tied to your fiscal year end and your Form 990. We track renewal dates for each state so registrations don't lapse.