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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Georgia

Georgia requires charities that solicit or accept donations in the state to register with the Secretary of State's Charities Division. Registrations last 24 months and are renewed every two years.

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RegulatorGeorgia Secretary of State, Charities Division
LawGeorgia Charitable Solicitations Act of 1988 (O.C.G.A. § 43-17-1 et seq.)
When to registerBefore soliciting or accepting donations in Georgia.
Initial filingForm C-100 (Charitable Organization Registration) · State fee $35
Annual renewalBiennial renewal, due On or before your registration's expiration date, 24 months after approval (the renewal window opens 90 days before)

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in Georgia?

Charitable organizations that solicit or accept donations in Georgia, unless exempt under O.C.G.A. § 43-17-9. The organization must also be registered to do business in Georgia.

Exemptions: Some organizations are exempt under O.C.G.A. § 43-17-9. The Charities Division asks organizations to review that section, including for affiliated branches and chapters, before deciding not to register.

State fees

Fees

LevelState fee
Initial registration$35
Renewal (every 24 months)$20

These are Georgia'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

  • Revenue over $1,000,000: financial statements audited by an independent CPA.
  • $500,000 – $1,000,000: financial statements reviewed by an independent CPA.
  • Under $500,000: financial statements that don't need to be reviewed or certified (ledgers aren't accepted).
  • Renewals include financial statements and Form 990 for each of the two preceding fiscal years. Georgia doesn't accept Form 990-N; those organizations file Form C-200 instead.

FAQ

Georgia registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Georgia?

Charitable organizations that solicit or accept donations in Georgia, unless exempt under O.C.G.A. § 43-17-9. The organization must also be registered to do business in Georgia. Timing: Before soliciting or accepting donations in Georgia.

How much does Georgia charitable registration cost?

State fees: Initial registration: $35; Renewal (every 24 months): $20. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Georgia renewal due?

Biennial renewal is due On or before your registration's expiration date, 24 months after approval (the renewal window opens 90 days before).

Does Georgia require audited financial statements?

Revenue over $1,000,000: financial statements audited by an independent CPA. $500,000 – $1,000,000: financial statements reviewed by an independent CPA. Under $500,000: financial statements that don't need to be reviewed or certified (ledgers aren't accepted). Renewals include financial statements and Form 990 for each of the two preceding fiscal years. Georgia doesn't accept Form 990-N; those organizations file Form C-200 instead.

Sources

Official sources

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

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