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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Virginia

Virginia requires charities to register with the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs at VDACS before soliciting, and to renew every year. The annual fee is based on the prior year's contributions.

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Virginia requirements

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RegulatorVirginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs
LawVirginia Solicitation of Contributions Law (Va. Code § 57-48 et seq.); 2VAC5-610
When to registerBefore soliciting in Virginia.
Initial filingForm 102 (Charitable Organization Registration Statement) · State fee $100 initial fee, plus the annual fee if you have financial history
Annual renewalForm 102 (annual registration), due 15th day of the 5th month after your fiscal year ends (3- or 6-month extension on request)

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

Who must register

Who needs to register in Virginia?

Every charitable organization that intends to solicit contributions in Virginia, unless exempt.

Exemptions: Some organizations can apply for an exemption under Va. Code § 57-60, such as those whose contributions stay at $5,000 or less and are raised entirely by unpaid volunteers, plus certain educational institutions and religious organizations.

State fees

Annual fee (by prior-year gross contributions)

LevelState fee
$25,000 or less$30
$25,001 – $50,000$50
$50,001 – $100,000$100
$100,001 – $500,000$200
$500,001 – $1 million$250
More than $1 million$325
Initial registration+$100
Lapsed registration (late)+$100

These are Virginia'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

  • File your most recent IRS Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-PF (with schedules, except Schedule B), or certified audited financial statements.
  • Organizations eligible to file Form 990-N submit a certified treasurer's report (income and expense statement and balance sheet) instead.
  • Virginia does not set a dollar threshold that requires an audit.

FAQ

Virginia registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Virginia?

Every charitable organization that intends to solicit contributions in Virginia, unless exempt. Timing: Before soliciting in Virginia.

How much does Virginia charitable registration cost?

State fees: $25,000 or less: $30; $25,001 – $50,000: $50; $50,001 – $100,000: $100; $100,001 – $500,000: $200; $500,001 – $1 million: $250; More than $1 million: $325; Initial registration: +$100; Lapsed registration (late): +$100. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Virginia renewal due?

Form 102 (annual registration) is due 15th day of the 5th month after your fiscal year ends (3- or 6-month extension on request).

Does Virginia require audited financial statements?

File your most recent IRS Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-PF (with schedules, except Schedule B), or certified audited financial statements. Organizations eligible to file Form 990-N submit a certified treasurer's report (income and expense statement and balance sheet) instead. Virginia does not set a dollar threshold that requires an audit.

Sources

Official sources

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

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