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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Mississippi

Mississippi requires charities to register with the Secretary of State's Charities Division before soliciting and to renew every year online.

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Mississippi requirements

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Regulator	Mississippi Secretary of State, Charities Division
Law	Mississippi Charitable Solicitations Act (Miss. Code Ann. § 79-11-501 et seq.)
When to register	Before any solicitation in Mississippi.
Initial filing	Charity registration (Charities Online Registration system) · State fee $50
Annual renewal	Annual renewal (online), due Every year, before your registration expires; extension requests must be made before expiration

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in Mississippi?

501(c)(3) organizations and other organizations that solicit contributions for charitable purposes in Mississippi, unless exempt.

Exemptions: Organizations that don't solicit or receive more than $25,000 a year, accredited educational institutions, certain fraternal and alumni groups, and volunteer fire and rescue units are exempt but file a one-time Notice of Exemption before soliciting. Qualifying religious institutions don't register.

State fees

Fees

Level	State fee
Initial registration	$50
Annual renewal	$50
Notice of Exemption (one-time)	$50

These are Mississippi'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

Monetary donations over $250,000 and under $750,000 (excluding government grants): CPA-reviewed financial statements.
Over $750,000, or if fundraising isn't done solely by unpaid people: audited financial statements.
Renewing after expiration requires an Affidavit of Solicitation signed by two officers.

FAQ

Mississippi registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Mississippi?

501(c)(3) organizations and other organizations that solicit contributions for charitable purposes in Mississippi, unless exempt. Timing: Before any solicitation in Mississippi.

How much does Mississippi charitable registration cost?

State fees: Initial registration: $50; Annual renewal: $50; Notice of Exemption (one-time): $50. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Mississippi renewal due?

Annual renewal (online) is due Every year, before your registration expires; extension requests must be made before expiration.

Does Mississippi require audited financial statements?

Monetary donations over $250,000 and under $750,000 (excluding government grants): CPA-reviewed financial statements. Over $750,000, or if fundraising isn't done solely by unpaid people: audited financial statements. Renewing after expiration requires an Affidavit of Solicitation signed by two officers.

Sources

Official sources

Mississippi SOS: Charities registration instructions

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

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