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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Minnesota

Minnesota requires charities that solicit in the state to register with the Attorney General's Charities Division and file an annual report with a $25 fee.

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Minnesota requirements

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RegulatorMinnesota Attorney General, Charities Division
LawMinnesota Charitable Solicitation Act (Minn. Stat. §§ 309.50 – 309.61)
When to registerBefore soliciting in Minnesota.
Initial filingCharitable Organization Registration Statement · State fee $25
Annual renewalAnnual Report, due July 15 for calendar-year organizations, or the 15th day of the 7th month after your fiscal year ends (up to a 4-month extension for cause)

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in Minnesota?

Charitable organizations that solicit contributions from Minnesota residents, unless exempt.

Exemptions: Organizations that don't receive more than $25,000 in contributions a year and don't use paid staff or professional fundraisers are generally exempt (Minn. Stat. § 309.515), as are religious organizations and certain other categories.

State fees

Fees

LevelState fee
Registration / annual report$25
Late annual report+$50

These are Minnesota'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

  • Total revenue over $750,000: audited financial statements prepared by an independent CPA.
  • Your IRS Form 990 is filed with the annual report.

FAQ

Minnesota registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Minnesota?

Charitable organizations that solicit contributions from Minnesota residents, unless exempt. Timing: Before soliciting in Minnesota.

How much does Minnesota charitable registration cost?

State fees: Registration / annual report: $25; Late annual report: +$50. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Minnesota renewal due?

Annual Report is due July 15 for calendar-year organizations, or the 15th day of the 7th month after your fiscal year ends (up to a 4-month extension for cause).

Does Minnesota require audited financial statements?

Total revenue over $750,000: audited financial statements prepared by an independent CPA. Your IRS Form 990 is filed with the annual report.

Sources

Official sources

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

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