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Charitable Solicitation Registration in North Dakota

North Dakota requires charities that solicit in the state to register with the Secretary of State and file an annual report by September 1. The organization must first be registered as a nonprofit.

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North Dakota requirements

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RegulatorNorth Dakota Secretary of State
LawN.D. Cent. Code ch. 50-22
When to registerBefore soliciting. Register the organization as a nonprofit first, then file the Charitable Organization Registration Statement.
Initial filingCharitable Organization Registration Statement (FirstStop Portal) · State fee $25
Annual renewalCharitable Organization Annual Report, due On or before September 1 each year (extensions can't go past December 1); a separate Nonprofit Annual Report is also filed

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in North Dakota?

Nonprofits that solicit contributions for charitable purposes in North Dakota, unless excluded.

Exemptions: Not treated as charitable organizations: colleges and universities, K-12 schools, volunteer drives for a government or civic project, appeals for a named individual, certain religious organizations and political committees. If the annual report is missed, registration goes inactive and you can't solicit until you reregister.

State fees

Fees

LevelState fee
Initial registration$25
Annual report$10
Reregistration after a lapse$25 (+ $10 annual report)

These are North Dakota'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 includes a financial statement: IRS Form 990 (pages 1, 9, 10 and 11) or equivalent income, balance sheet and functional expense information.
  • North Dakota doesn't set a CPA audit threshold.

FAQ

North Dakota registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in North Dakota?

Nonprofits that solicit contributions for charitable purposes in North Dakota, unless excluded. Timing: Before soliciting. Register the organization as a nonprofit first, then file the Charitable Organization Registration Statement.

How much does North Dakota charitable registration cost?

State fees: Initial registration: $25; Annual report: $10; Reregistration after a lapse: $25 (+ $10 annual report). These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the North Dakota renewal due?

Charitable Organization Annual Report is due On or before September 1 each year (extensions can't go past December 1); a separate Nonprofit Annual Report is also filed.

Does North Dakota require audited financial statements?

The annual report includes a financial statement: IRS Form 990 (pages 1, 9, 10 and 11) or equivalent income, balance sheet and functional expense information. North Dakota doesn't set a CPA audit threshold.

Sources

Official sources

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

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