R E G I S T R A T I O N F E E S A N D D E A D L I N E S
If you are just getting started with your states registration process or are already registered in multiple locations, the information provided below can serve you as a guide to budget your fees and anticipate when your registrations will be due. As you can infer, the registration process for charitable organizations is not straight forward and can be extremely time consuming, especially if you are not familiar with each state statute. So why not trust us to take that burden on for you so you can spend your time on your cause’s valuable mission.
The states of Arizona, Delaware, Indiana, Iowa, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming do not currently have any registrations requirements for charitable organizations that are seeking donations. Texas only requires public safety, law enforcement, and veterans’ organizations to register.
| Initial Registration | Renewal / Annual | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATES | Renewal Due Date | Extension | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum |
| Alabama | 90 days after FYE | 180 days | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Alaska | 9/1 | Indefinite | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| Arizona | N/A | N/A | None | None | None | None |
| Arkansas | 5/15 or 6 months after for non-calendar year | 6 months | None | None | None | None |
| California | 4 1/2 months after FYE | when 990 is complete | $25 | $25 | $0 | $300 |
| Colorado | 4 1/2 months after FYE | 90 days + 90 days | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 |
| Connecticut | 11 months after FYE | None | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Delaware | N/A | N/A | None | None | None | None |
| District of Columbia | 30 days prior to expiration of current license (bi-annual) | None | $412.50 | $412.50 | $412.50 | $412.50 |
| Florida | 1 year from initial date of compliance | 180 days | $10 | $400 | $10 | $400 |
| Georgia | 24 months from effective date | Provide date for filing. | $35 | $35 | $20 | $20 |
| Hawaii | 4 1/2 months after FYE | 90 days + 90 days | $0 | $0 | $10 | $600 |
| Idaho | N/A | N/A | None | None | None | None |
| Illinois | 6 months after FYE | 60 days+ 2 1/2 months | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Indiana | N/A | N/A | None | None | None | None |
| Iowa | N/A | N/A | None | None | None | None |
| Kansas | 6/30 | None | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 |
| Kentucky | 12/31 | None | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Louisiana | 10/01 | None | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Maine | 11/30 | None | $50 | $50 | $25 | $25 |
| Maryland | 6 months after FYE | Same date as IRS Form 8868 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| Massachusetts | 4 1/2 months after FYE | 3 months + 3 months | $135 | $2100 | $35 | $2000 |
| Michigan | 7 months after FYE | 5 months | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Minnesota | 6 1/2 months after FYE | 4 months | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Mississippi | Anniversary date of the Certificate of Registration | None | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Missouri | 2 1/2 months after FYE | None | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Montana | N/A | N/A | None | None | None | None |
| Nebraska | N/A | N/A | None | None | None | None |
| Nevada | Due at the time a corporation files its initial and annual lists of officers | None | $100 | $100 | $50 | $50 |
| New Hampshire | 4 1/2 months after FYE | 6 months | $25 | $25 | $75 | $75 |
| New Jersey | 6 months after FYE | 180 days | $30 | $250 | $30 | $250 |
| New Mexico | 6 months after FYE | 3 months + 78 days | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| New York | 7A & DUAL - 4 1/2 months after FYE EPTL - 6 months after FYE | 180 days | $25 | $25 | $10 | $25 |
| North Carolina | 4 1/2 months after FYE | 3 months | $0 | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| North Dakota - Foreign Nonprofit Report | 2/1 | None | $50 | $50 | $10 | $10 |
| North Dakota – Registration | 9/1 | 12/1 | $25 | $25 | $10 | $10 |
| Ohio | 4 1/2 months after FYE | When 990 is complete | $0 | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| Oklahoma | Anniversary date of registration | None | $15 | $65 | $15 | $65 |
| Oregon | 4 1/2 months after FYE | 180 days | $0 | $0 | $10 | $200 |
| Pennsylvania | 15th day of 5th month after FYE | 15th day of 11th month | $15 | $250 | $15 | $250 |
| Rhode Island | 11 months from anniversary Date of registration | IRS due date up to 6 months | $90 | $90 | $90 | $90 |
| South Carolina | 4 1/2 months after FYE | 3 months + 3 months | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| South Dakota | N/A | N/A | None | None | None | None |
| Tennessee | 6 months after FYE | 90 days | $50 | $50 | $80 | $240 |
| Texas | 4 1/2 months after FYE | None | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Utah | 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, or 10/1 following 12 months after date of initial issuance | None | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Vermont | N/A | N/A | None | None | None | None |
| Virginia | 4 1/2 months after FYE | 3 or 6 months | $100 | $425 | $30 | $325 |
| Washington | Renewal date online | None | $60 | $60 | $40 | $40 |
| West Virginia | Anniversary date of registration | 90 days | $15 | $50 | $15 | $50 |
| Wisconsin – Annual Financial report | 9 months after FYE | None | $15 | $15 | $54 | $54 |
| Wisconsin - Registration | 8/1 | None | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wyoming | N/A | N/A | None | None | None | None |
