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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Delaware

Delaware doesn't require charities or fundraisers to register before soliciting, even though many nonprofits incorporate there.

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Registration required?	No
Agency	Delaware Division of Revenue (guidance)
Law	No Delaware statute requires registration of charitable solicitations

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

Who must register

Do charities have to register in Delaware?

There is no Delaware statute requiring registration of charitable solicitations or fundraisers.

Solicitors must identify themselves and the organization they're raising money for, and donors can ask how funds are split between administrative costs and charitable use.

What still applies: Delaware's fraud laws apply. Out-of-state corporations fundraising in Delaware must appoint a registered agent and make annual filings under 8 Del. C. § 371. Incorporating in Delaware doesn't exempt you from registration in states where you solicit.

FAQ

Delaware fundraising questions

Does Delaware require charitable solicitation registration?

There is no Delaware statute requiring registration of charitable solicitations or fundraisers. Solicitors must identify themselves and the organization they're raising money for, and donors can ask how funds are split between administrative costs and charitable use.

What still applies to charities fundraising in Delaware?

Delaware's fraud laws apply. Out-of-state corporations fundraising in Delaware must appoint a registered agent and make annual filings under 8 Del. C. § 371. Incorporating in Delaware doesn't exempt you from registration in states where you solicit.

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

Delaware Division of Revenue: Fundraisers and charitable solicitations

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

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