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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Oregon

Oregon requires charities that solicit funds, hold assets or do business in the state to register with the Department of Justice's Charitable Activities Section and file an annual report.

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Oregon requirements

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RegulatorOregon Department of Justice, Charitable Activities Section
LawOregon charitable trust and corporation laws (ORS 128.610 – 128.769)
When to registerWhen you begin soliciting, holding assets or doing business in Oregon.
Initial filingRegistration with the Charitable Activities Section
Annual renewalForm CT-12 (Oregon-based), CT-12F (out-of-state) or CT-12S (split-interest trusts), due 4 months and 15 days after your fiscal year ends; extensions of up to 180 days if requested by the due date

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in Oregon?

Charitable organizations that solicit funds, hold assets or otherwise do business in Oregon.

Exemptions: All registered charities file an annual report unless the Attorney General has specifically exempted them.

State fees

Annual report revenue fee (by total revenue)

LevelState fee
$0 – $24,999$20
$25,000 – $49,999$50
$50,000 – $99,999$90
$100,000 – $249,999$150
$250,000 – $499,999$200
$500,000 – $999,999$300
$1,000,000 or more$400
Net assets fee0.01% of net assets over $50,000 (max $2,000)
Late fee$20, rising to $50 and $100

These are Oregon'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 asks whether a CPA audited your financial records; if so, attach the auditor's report and financial statements.
  • Reports must be received (not just postmarked) by the due date. Late fees apply automatically and can't be waived.

FAQ

Oregon registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Oregon?

Charitable organizations that solicit funds, hold assets or otherwise do business in Oregon. Timing: When you begin soliciting, holding assets or doing business in Oregon.

How much does Oregon charitable registration cost?

State fees: $0 – $24,999: $20; $25,000 – $49,999: $50; $50,000 – $99,999: $90; $100,000 – $249,999: $150; $250,000 – $499,999: $200; $500,000 – $999,999: $300; $1,000,000 or more: $400; Net assets fee: 0.01% of net assets over $50,000 (max $2,000); Late fee: $20, rising to $50 and $100. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Oregon renewal due?

Form CT-12 (Oregon-based), CT-12F (out-of-state) or CT-12S (split-interest trusts) is due 4 months and 15 days after your fiscal year ends; extensions of up to 180 days if requested by the due date.

Does Oregon require audited financial statements?

The annual report asks whether a CPA audited your financial records; if so, attach the auditor's report and financial statements. Reports must be received (not just postmarked) by the due date. Late fees apply automatically and can't be waived.

Sources

Official sources

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

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