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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Ohio

Ohio requires charities that solicit in the state, and most charities operating there, to register with the Attorney General's Charitable Law Section and file an annual report online. Fees scale with contributions received.

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Ohio requirements

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RegulatorOhio Attorney General, Charitable Law Section
LawOhio Charitable Organizations Act (R.C. Chapter 1716) and R.C. 109.23 et seq.; Ohio Adm. Code 109:1
When to registerBefore soliciting in Ohio, and annually after that. Ohio charities register within six months of being created.
Initial filingOnline charitable registration through the Attorney General's Charitable Registration portal · State fee $0 – $200
Annual renewalAnnual report (filed online), due 15th day of the 5th month after your fiscal year ends, or the same day as your IRS Form 990 if you have an IRS extension

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in Ohio?

Every charitable organization that intends to solicit contributions in Ohio, directly or through others, or take part in a charitable sales promotion, unless exempt under R.C. 1716.03. Most Ohio charities also register as charitable trusts.

Exemptions: Exemptions are narrow. The most common are organizations operated exclusively for religious purposes. Exemptions are requested through the online system with supporting information.

State fees

Annual filing fee (by contributions received last year)

LevelState fee
Less than $5,000$0
$5,000 – $24,999$50
$25,000 – $49,999$100
$50,000 or more$200

These are Ohio'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

  • Ohio does not require CPA-reviewed or audited financial statements for registration.
  • The annual report is filed online with your financial information for the year.

FAQ

Ohio registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Ohio?

Every charitable organization that intends to solicit contributions in Ohio, directly or through others, or take part in a charitable sales promotion, unless exempt under R.C. 1716.03. Most Ohio charities also register as charitable trusts. Timing: Before soliciting in Ohio, and annually after that. Ohio charities register within six months of being created.

How much does Ohio charitable registration cost?

State fees: Less than $5,000: $0; $5,000 – $24,999: $50; $25,000 – $49,999: $100; $50,000 or more: $200. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Ohio renewal due?

Annual report (filed online) is due 15th day of the 5th month after your fiscal year ends, or the same day as your IRS Form 990 if you have an IRS extension.

Does Ohio require audited financial statements?

Ohio does not require CPA-reviewed or audited financial statements for registration. The annual report is filed online with your financial information for the year.

Sources

Official sources

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

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