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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Louisiana

Louisiana requires charities that use a professional solicitor to register with the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section every year. Religious, educational and health organizations can claim an exemption.

At a glance

Louisiana requirements

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Regulator	Louisiana Department of Justice (Attorney General), Consumer Protection Section
Law	Louisiana charitable solicitation law (La. R.S. 51:1901 et seq.)
When to register	At least 10 days before soliciting contributions.
Initial filing	Unified Registration Statement with articles, bylaws, IRS letter, professional solicitor contracts and a list of other states where you're registered · State fee $25
Annual renewal	Annual renewal, due Every year

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in Louisiana?

Charitable organizations that use a professional solicitor must register annually with the Consumer Protection Section.

Exemptions: Religious institutions, accredited educational institutions, and hospitals and voluntary health organizations can file the Charitable Exemption Form.

State fees

Fees

Level	State fee
Initial registration or annual renewal	$25

These are Louisiana'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

Louisiana doesn't require IRS Form 990 with annual registrations.
Professional solicitors register separately ($150) and post a bond of at least $25,000 if they handle contributions.

FAQ

Louisiana registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Louisiana?

Charitable organizations that use a professional solicitor must register annually with the Consumer Protection Section. Timing: At least 10 days before soliciting contributions.

How much does Louisiana charitable registration cost?

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

When is the Louisiana renewal due?

Annual renewal is due Every year.

Does Louisiana require audited financial statements?

Louisiana doesn't require IRS Form 990 with annual registrations. Professional solicitors register separately ($150) and post a bond of at least $25,000 if they handle contributions.

Sources

Official sources

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

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