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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Missouri

Missouri requires charitable organizations to register with the Attorney General before soliciting, but 501(c)(3), 501(c)(7) and 501(c)(8) organizations are exempt. That leaves most traditional charities outside the requirement.

At a glance

Missouri requirements

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Regulator	Missouri Attorney General
Law	Missouri charitable organization law (§ 407.450 et seq., RSMo)
When to register	Before soliciting in Missouri.
Initial filing	Initial registration (notarized) · State fee $15
Annual renewal	Annual report, due Each year, covering your last fiscal year

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in Missouri?

Charitable organizations that solicit in Missouri, unless they have 501(c)(3), (c)(7) or (c)(8) status.

Exemptions: Organizations with 501(c)(3), (c)(7) or (c)(8) status are exempt and shouldn't file or pay. To get an exemption letter, email registrations@ago.mo.gov with your IRS determination letter.

State fees

Fees

Level	State fee
Initial registration	$15
Annual report (if you raised $10,000 or more)	$15
501(c)(3), (c)(7) and (c)(8) organizations	Exempt

These are Missouri'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

The annual report lists total funds solicited, the share spent on fundraising, and professional fundraisers used or planned.
Missouri doesn't set a CPA audit threshold for this filing.

FAQ

Missouri registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Missouri?

Charitable organizations that solicit in Missouri, unless they have 501(c)(3), (c)(7) or (c)(8) status. Timing: Before soliciting in Missouri.

How much does Missouri charitable registration cost?

State fees: Initial registration: $15; Annual report (if you raised $10,000 or more): $15; 501(c)(3), (c)(7) and (c)(8) organizations: Exempt. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Missouri renewal due?

Annual report is due Each year, covering your last fiscal year.

Does Missouri require audited financial statements?

The annual report lists total funds solicited, the share spent on fundraising, and professional fundraisers used or planned. Missouri doesn't set a CPA audit threshold for this filing.

Sources

Official sources

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

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