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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Arizona

Arizona repealed its general charity filing requirement, so most charities can solicit in Arizona without registering. Veterans' organizations are the exception.

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Arizona requirements

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Registration required?	No, except veterans' organizations
Agency	Arizona Secretary of State
Law	A.R.S. § 13-3722 (veterans' organizations); general charity filing repealed by H.B. 2457

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

Who must register

Do charities have to register in Arizona?

Most charities don't need to register in Arizona. House Bill 2457 repealed the Secretary of State's charity filing requirement.

Veterans' organizations must file when anyone solicits money or support in the organization's name (A.R.S. § 13-3722): an American Veteran's Organization Registration Statement with a prior-year tax document, no fee, valid until amended or cancelled.

What still applies: Arizona's general laws on fraud and deceptive solicitation still apply. If you solicit residents of states that require registration, register there.

FAQ

Arizona fundraising questions

Does Arizona require charitable solicitation registration?

Most charities don't need to register in Arizona. House Bill 2457 repealed the Secretary of State's charity filing requirement. Veterans' organizations must file when anyone solicits money or support in the organization's name (A.R.S. § 13-3722): an American Veteran's Organization Registration Statement with a prior-year tax document, no fee, valid until amended or cancelled.

What still applies to charities fundraising in Arizona?

Arizona's general laws on fraud and deceptive solicitation still apply. If you solicit residents of states that require registration, register there.

Do I still need to register in other states?

Yes, if you solicit residents of states that require registration. Roughly 40 states and D.C. do, and most look at where your donors are, not where your organization is based.

Sources

Official sources

Arizona SOS: Veterans Charities Organizations

State rules change. We confirm current requirements with each state before every filing.

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