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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Kentucky

Kentucky requires charities that solicit in the state to file with the Attorney General before soliciting, and to send a copy of their Form 990 every year. There is no filing fee.

At a glance

Kentucky requirements

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Regulator	Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection (Charity Division)
Law	KRS 367.650 – 367.670
When to register	Before soliciting in Kentucky.
Initial filing	Copy of your most recent Form 990 (or a notice of intent to solicit if you haven't filed one yet) · State fee $0
Annual renewal	Copy of your annual Form 990, due Each year you solicit in Kentucky, at the same time you file Form 990 with the IRS (notices of intent expire December 31)

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in Kentucky?

Charitable organizations required to file IRS Form 990 that solicit contributions in Kentucky, or have contributions solicited for them (KRS 367.657), unless exempt under KRS 367.660. A parent organization can file a consolidated notice covering its chapters and affiliates.

Exemptions: Organizations exempt under KRS 367.660 don't file. New organizations that haven't filed a Form 990 file a notice of intent (the Unified Registration Statement) instead.

State fees

Fees

Level	State fee
Registration	$0
Annual filing	$0

These are Kentucky'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

Kentucky accepts Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF or 990-N (without Schedule B). It doesn't set a separate audit requirement.

FAQ

Kentucky registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Kentucky?

How much does Kentucky charitable registration cost?

State fees: Registration: $0; Annual filing: $0. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Kentucky renewal due?

Copy of your annual Form 990 is due Each year you solicit in Kentucky, at the same time you file Form 990 with the IRS (notices of intent expire December 31).

Does Kentucky require audited financial statements?

Kentucky accepts Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF or 990-N (without Schedule B). It doesn't set a separate audit requirement.

Sources

Official sources

Kentucky AG: Registration requirements for charitable organizations

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

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