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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Colorado

Colorado requires charities to register with the Secretary of State's Charities and Fundraisers Program before soliciting, and to renew every year with a financial report.

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Colorado requirements

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RegulatorColorado Secretary of State, Charities and Fundraisers Program
LawColorado Charitable Solicitations Act (C.R.S. § 6-16-101 et seq.)
When to registerBefore soliciting in Colorado.
Initial filingCharitable organization registration statement and financial report (filed online) · State fee $10
Annual renewalAnnual renewal with financial report, due 15th day of the 5th month after your fiscal year ends (May 15 for a calendar year), or the 15th day of the 8th month if you have an IRS Form 990 extension; one 3-month extension can be requested online before the deadline

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in Colorado?

Any charitable organization that intends to solicit contributions in Colorado, unless exempt.

Exemptions: Certain organizations are exempt under the Charitable Solicitations Act. Expired registrations get a short grace period, after which the charity must reinstate (not just renew) and can't legally solicit until it does.

State fees

Fees and fines

LevelState fee
Registration or renewal$10
Overdue renewal, financial report or required amendment$60 per overdue report
Soliciting before registering$300 per year

These are Colorado'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

  • Colorado doesn't require audited financial statements.
  • Every registrant completes the Secretary of State's financial report, even organizations that file IRS Form 990-N.

FAQ

Colorado registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Colorado?

Any charitable organization that intends to solicit contributions in Colorado, unless exempt. Timing: Before soliciting in Colorado.

How much does Colorado charitable registration cost?

State fees: Registration or renewal: $10; Overdue renewal, financial report or required amendment: $60 per overdue report; Soliciting before registering: $300 per year. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Colorado renewal due?

Annual renewal with financial report is due 15th day of the 5th month after your fiscal year ends (May 15 for a calendar year), or the 15th day of the 8th month if you have an IRS Form 990 extension; one 3-month extension can be requested online before the deadline.

Does Colorado require audited financial statements?

Colorado doesn't require audited financial statements. Every registrant completes the Secretary of State's financial report, even organizations that file IRS Form 990-N.

Sources

Official sources

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

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