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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Alabama

Alabama requires charities that solicit in or from the state to register with the Attorney General and renew every year, filing a financial report or their Form 990.

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Alabama requirements

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RegulatorAlabama Attorney General, Consumer Interest Division
LawAlabama charitable solicitation law (Ala. Code § 13A-9-70 et seq.)
When to registerBefore soliciting. A charity that crosses $25,000 in contributions must register within 30 days.
Initial filingCharity Initial Filing (online) · State fee $25
Annual renewalAnnual renewal with financial report or IRS Form 990, due Within 90 days after your fiscal year ends (March 31 for a calendar year); a 180-day extension can be requested

Information verified October 2026 from official Alabama sources (listed below).

Who must register

Who needs to register in Alabama?

Charitable organizations that solicit contributions in or from Alabama, unless exempt.

Exemptions: Charities that don't receive more than $25,000 in contributions a year and use only unpaid fundraisers are exempt, along with educational institutions and their foundations, religious and political organizations, certain civic and fraternal groups that solicit only members, and appeals of $10,000 or less for a named individual. Exempt charities file through the Exempt Charity Application.

State fees

Fees

LevelState fee
Initial registration$25
Annual renewal$25

These are Alabama's own fees, paid to the state. Our service fee is separate: $425 per state for 1–5 states, $375 per state for 6–13, or $4,950 flat for 14 or more (renewals from $325 per state). See pricing.

Financial reporting

Financial statement requirements

  • File an annual financial report or a copy of your IRS Form 990 (Ala. Code § 13A-9-71(g)).
  • Report any change in your registration information within 10 days.

FAQ

Alabama registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Alabama?

Charitable organizations that solicit contributions in or from Alabama, unless exempt. Timing: Before soliciting. A charity that crosses $25,000 in contributions must register within 30 days.

How much does Alabama charitable registration cost?

State fees: Initial registration: $25; Annual renewal: $25. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Alabama renewal due?

Annual renewal with financial report or IRS Form 990 is due Within 90 days after your fiscal year ends (March 31 for a calendar year); a 180-day extension can be requested.

Does Alabama require audited financial statements?

File an annual financial report or a copy of your IRS Form 990 (Ala. Code § 13A-9-71(g)). Report any change in your registration information within 10 days.

Sources

Official sources

State rules and fees change. We confirm current requirements with the state before every filing.

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