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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Oklahoma

Oklahoma requires charities that solicit or accept contributions from people in the state to register with the Secretary of State and renew every year.

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Oklahoma requirements

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RegulatorOklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department (Charitable Organizations)
LawOklahoma Solicitation of Charitable Contributions Act (18 O.S. § 552.1 et seq.)
When to registerBefore soliciting in Oklahoma.
Initial filingCharitable Organization Registration (SOS Form 101) · State fee $15 or $65
Annual renewalAnnual renewal (SOS Form 101), due On or before the anniversary of your registration (registrations are valid for one year)

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in Oklahoma?

Any charitable organization that solicits or accepts contributions from anyone in Oklahoma, by any means, unless exempt under 18 O.S. § 552.4.

Exemptions: Religious organizations, educational institutions soliciting their own community, member-run fraternal, patriotic and civic organizations soliciting only members, and appeals for a named individual are exempt. The Secretary of State can't decide whether an exemption applies.

State fees

Fees (by contributions)

LevelState fee
Contributions of $10,000 or less$15
Contributions over $10,000$65
Amended registration$25

These are Oklahoma'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 registration reports gross contributions, program, management and fundraising expenses, and amounts paid to professional fundraisers.
  • Since November 1, 2023, registered charities based in Oklahoma (or holding over $500,000 in Oklahoma assets) must give the Attorney General 45 days' notice before dissolving, transferring substantially all assets or changing their charitable purpose.

FAQ

Oklahoma registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Oklahoma?

Any charitable organization that solicits or accepts contributions from anyone in Oklahoma, by any means, unless exempt under 18 O.S. § 552.4. Timing: Before soliciting in Oklahoma.

How much does Oklahoma charitable registration cost?

State fees: Contributions of $10,000 or less: $15; Contributions over $10,000: $65; Amended registration: $25. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Oklahoma renewal due?

Annual renewal (SOS Form 101) is due On or before the anniversary of your registration (registrations are valid for one year).

Does Oklahoma require audited financial statements?

The registration reports gross contributions, program, management and fundraising expenses, and amounts paid to professional fundraisers. Since November 1, 2023, registered charities based in Oklahoma (or holding over $500,000 in Oklahoma assets) must give the Attorney General 45 days' notice before dissolving, transferring substantially all assets or changing their charitable purpose.

Sources

Official sources

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

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