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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Alaska

Alaska requires charities to register with the Department of Law's Consumer Protection Unit before soliciting, and to renew every year by September 1. Filing is online and simple.

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RegulatorAlaska Department of Law, Consumer Protection Unit
LawAlaska Charitable Solicitations Act (AS 45.68)
When to registerBefore soliciting contributions in Alaska.
Initial filingCharitable organization registration (online) · State fee $40
Annual renewalAnnual registration (online), due September 1 every year (filing opens July 1)

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in Alaska?

Nonprofits operated for the relief of poverty, distress or other public concern in Alaska, and organizations recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), unless exempt.

Exemptions: Charities with no paid employees or board members that don't expect to raise more than $5,000 a year (excluding government grants), or contributions from more than 10 people, are exempt, as are churches not required to file Form 990, political committees and charitable gaming permit holders. Exempt organizations file a one-time Notice of Exemption online.

State fees

Fees

LevelState fee
Charitable organization registration / annual renewal$40
Late feeNone (but you can't solicit until approved)

These are Alaska'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

  • No Form 990, audited statements or IRS letter is required unless the Department requests it.
  • If your financial information isn't ready by September 1, report your most recent figures (or note your IRS Form 990 extension).

FAQ

Alaska registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Alaska?

Nonprofits operated for the relief of poverty, distress or other public concern in Alaska, and organizations recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), unless exempt. Timing: Before soliciting contributions in Alaska.

How much does Alaska charitable registration cost?

State fees: Charitable organization registration / annual renewal: $40; Late fee: None (but you can't solicit until approved). These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Alaska renewal due?

Annual registration (online) is due September 1 every year (filing opens July 1).

Does Alaska require audited financial statements?

No Form 990, audited statements or IRS letter is required unless the Department requests it. If your financial information isn't ready by September 1, report your most recent figures (or note your IRS Form 990 extension).

Sources

Official sources

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

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