Indiana · State Guide

Charitable Solicitation Registration in Indiana

Indiana's Attorney General doesn't register charities. The state regulates the professional fundraisers that charities hire instead.

Choose Your States →All states & pricing

At a glance

Indiana requirements

Home › Charitable Registration › Indiana

Registration required?	No for charities; professional fundraisers register
Agency	Indiana Attorney General
Law	Professional Fundraiser Consultant and Solicitor Registration Act (Ind. Code 23-7-8)

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

Who must register

Do charities have to register in Indiana?

Charities soliciting on their own behalf don't register with the Indiana Attorney General's Office.

Professional fundraiser consultants and solicitors must register with the Attorney General before starting a campaign.

What still applies: If you hire a professional fundraiser for Indiana campaigns, confirm they're registered. If you solicit residents of states that require registration, register there.

FAQ

Indiana fundraising questions

Does Indiana require charitable solicitation registration?

Charities soliciting on their own behalf don't register with the Indiana Attorney General's Office. Professional fundraiser consultants and solicitors must register with the Attorney General before starting a campaign.

What still applies to charities fundraising in Indiana?

If you hire a professional fundraiser for Indiana campaigns, confirm they're registered. 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

Indiana AG: Charities and professional fundraisers

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

Other states

Fundraising in states that do require registration?

Fundraising across state lines?

Choose the states where you solicit and see your exact price before you pay.

Get Started →