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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Kansas

Kansas requires charities to register with the Attorney General before soliciting and renew every year. Registrations expire six months after the end of your fiscal year.

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Kansas requirements

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RegulatorKansas Attorney General, Charitable Organization Registration Unit
LawKansas Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (K.S.A. 17-1759 et seq.)
When to registerBefore soliciting in Kansas.
Initial filingCharitable Organization Registration Statement for Solicitations · State fee $25
Annual renewalAnnual registration statement, due Before your registration expires on the last day of the 6th month after your fiscal year ends (June 30 for a calendar year); late registrations aren't accepted, even with an IRS extension

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in Kansas?

Charitable organizations that solicit funds in Kansas, or hire a professional fundraiser to do so, unless exempt under K.S.A. 17-1762.

Exemptions: Exemptions are set by K.S.A. 17-1762. The Attorney General can't grant exemptions or advise whether one applies, so organizations decide with their own counsel.

State fees

Fees

LevelState fee
Registration / annual renewal$25

These are Kansas'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

  • Contributions and grants over $500,000 in the fiscal year: audited GAAP financial statements with an independent CPA's opinion.
  • Everyone else files IRS Form 990 or the Attorney General's financial statement.

FAQ

Kansas registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Kansas?

Charitable organizations that solicit funds in Kansas, or hire a professional fundraiser to do so, unless exempt under K.S.A. 17-1762. Timing: Before soliciting in Kansas.

How much does Kansas charitable registration cost?

State fees: Registration / annual renewal: $25. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Kansas renewal due?

Annual registration statement is due Before your registration expires on the last day of the 6th month after your fiscal year ends (June 30 for a calendar year); late registrations aren't accepted, even with an IRS extension.

Does Kansas require audited financial statements?

Contributions and grants over $500,000 in the fiscal year: audited GAAP financial statements with an independent CPA's opinion. Everyone else files IRS Form 990 or the Attorney General's financial statement.

Sources

Official sources

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

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