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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Idaho

Idaho doesn't have a charitable solicitation registration. Its Charitable Assets Protection Act focuses on how charitable assets are used and what happens when a charity winds down.

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Idaho requirements

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Registration required?	No (telephone sales are the exception)
Agency	Idaho Attorney General
Law	Idaho Charitable Assets Protection Act (ICAPA)

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

Who must register

Do charities have to register in Idaho?

Idaho's Charitable Assets Protection Act doesn't require charitable organizations, or those soliciting for them, to register with the Attorney General.

One exception: a charity that sells goods or services through unsolicited phone calls must register as a telephone solicitor under the Idaho Telephone Solicitation Act.

What still applies: Charities must notify the Attorney General in writing at least 30 days before dissolving, converting to a noncharitable organization, or disposing of substantially all charitable assets, and may not use charitable assets inconsistently with their purpose or gift restrictions.

FAQ

Idaho fundraising questions

Does Idaho require charitable solicitation registration?

Idaho's Charitable Assets Protection Act doesn't require charitable organizations, or those soliciting for them, to register with the Attorney General. One exception: a charity that sells goods or services through unsolicited phone calls must register as a telephone solicitor under the Idaho Telephone Solicitation Act.

What still applies to charities fundraising in Idaho?

Charities must notify the Attorney General in writing at least 30 days before dissolving, converting to a noncharitable organization, or disposing of substantially all charitable assets, and may not use charitable assets inconsistently with their purpose or gift restrictions.

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

Idaho AG: ICAPA Frequently Asked Questions

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