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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Michigan

Michigan requires charities to obtain a license from the Attorney General's Charitable Trust Section before soliciting, and to renew it every year. There is no state fee, but larger charities must file reviewed or audited financial statements.

At a glance

Michigan requirements

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Regulator	Michigan Department of Attorney General, Charitable Trust Section
Law	Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (MCL 400.271 et seq.)
When to register	Before soliciting in Michigan.
Initial filing	Initial Solicitation Registration (Form CTS-01) · State fee $0
Annual renewal	Renewal Solicitation Registration, due At least 30 days before your license expires; licenses expire 7 months after the end of the fiscal year (July 31 for a calendar year, so renewal is due by July 1)

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in Michigan?

Charitable organizations that solicit contributions in Michigan, directly or through a paid fundraiser, unless exempt.

Exemptions: Organizations that receive less than $25,000 in contributions in a 12-month period and don't pay anyone to fundraise are generally exempt, as are certain religious organizations and other categories. Exempt organizations file a Request for Exemption (Form CTS-03).

State fees

Fees

Level	State fee
Initial license	$0
Annual renewal	$0

These are Michigan'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 (plus net fundraising and gaming revenue, minus government grants) over $300,000 and up to $550,000: financial statements reviewed or audited by a CPA.
$550,000 or more: financial statements audited by an independent CPA under GAAP.
An automatic 5-month extension is available by checking the box on the renewal form.

FAQ

Michigan registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Michigan?

Charitable organizations that solicit contributions in Michigan, directly or through a paid fundraiser, unless exempt. Timing: Before soliciting in Michigan.

How much does Michigan charitable registration cost?

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

When is the Michigan renewal due?

Renewal Solicitation Registration is due At least 30 days before your license expires; licenses expire 7 months after the end of the fiscal year (July 31 for a calendar year, so renewal is due by July 1).

Does Michigan require audited financial statements?

Contributions (plus net fundraising and gaming revenue, minus government grants) over $300,000 and up to $550,000: financial statements reviewed or audited by a CPA. $550,000 or more: financial statements audited by an independent CPA under GAAP. An automatic 5-month extension is available by checking the box on the renewal form.

Sources

Official sources

Michigan AG: Renewal Solicitation Registration form

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

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