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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Maryland

Maryland requires charities to receive a certification letter from the Secretary of State before soliciting, and to file an annual update every year. Fees and financial statement requirements scale with contributions.

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Maryland requirements

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RegulatorMaryland Secretary of State, Charities and Legal Services Division
LawMaryland Solicitations Act (Business Regulation Article, Title 6)
When to registerBefore soliciting. You must have the Secretary of State's certification letter first.
Initial filingRegistration Statement (Form COR-92) · State fee $0 – $300
Annual renewalAnnual Update, due Within 6 months after your fiscal year ends (automatic extension to the 15th day of the 11th month for current registrants)

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in Maryland?

Charitable organizations that solicit contributions in Maryland, unless exempt.

Exemptions: Religious organizations and organizations affiliated with them are exempt. Organizations that solicit only from their members may also qualify if members receive more than voting and office-holding rights.

State fees

Annual fee (by contributions in the last completed fiscal year)

LevelState fee
Less than $25,000$0
$25,000 – $50,000$50
$50,001 – $75,000$75
$75,001 – $100,000$100
$100,001 – $500,000$200
$500,001 or more$300
Under $25,000 using a professional solicitor$50
Late filing+$25 per month

These are Maryland'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 of $400,000 up to $1,000,000: financial review by an independent CPA.
  • $1,000,000 or more: audit by an independent CPA.
  • Every filing includes your signed IRS Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-PF (or Form COF-85 if you file a 990-N or don't file with the IRS).

FAQ

Maryland registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Maryland?

Charitable organizations that solicit contributions in Maryland, unless exempt. Timing: Before soliciting. You must have the Secretary of State's certification letter first.

How much does Maryland charitable registration cost?

State fees: Less than $25,000: $0; $25,000 – $50,000: $50; $50,001 – $75,000: $75; $75,001 – $100,000: $100; $100,001 – $500,000: $200; $500,001 or more: $300; Under $25,000 using a professional solicitor: $50; Late filing: +$25 per month. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Maryland renewal due?

Annual Update is due Within 6 months after your fiscal year ends (automatic extension to the 15th day of the 11th month for current registrants).

Does Maryland require audited financial statements?

Contributions of $400,000 up to $1,000,000: financial review by an independent CPA. $1,000,000 or more: audit by an independent CPA. Every filing includes your signed IRS Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-PF (or Form COF-85 if you file a 990-N or don't file with the IRS).

Sources

Official sources

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

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