Updated March 2026
If your nonprofit fundraises in multiple states, understanding charitable solicitation registration fees is an important part of budgeting for compliance. This page provides a state-by-state overview of initial and renewal filing fees for charitable solicitation registration in states that generally require registration.
Because some states base their fees on revenue, contributions, or other factors, several states list a range rather than a single amount. States shown as None generally do not charge a state filing fee for registration or renewal, based on the data used to build this page. This page is intended as a practical reference point for nonprofits, finance teams, development staff, and compliance professionals reviewing state registration costs.
Quick Notes
- Some states charge a flat filing fee, while others use a sliding scale.
- Ranges may depend on contribution levels, revenue, or filing type.
- State fees are separate from any service fees charged by a compliance provider.
- Fees and state requirements can change, so confirm current amounts before filing.
State Registration Fees
| State | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $25 | $25 |
| Alaska | $40 | $40 |
| Arizona | $0 | None |
| Arkansas | $0 | $0 |
| California | $50 | $25 – $1,200 |
| Colorado | $10 | $10 |
| Connecticut | $50 | $50 |
| Delaware | None | None |
| District of Columbia | $99 | $99 |
| Florida | $10 – $400 | $10 – $400 |
| Georgia | $35 | $20 |
| Hawaii | $0 | $10 – $600 |
| Idaho | None | None |
| Illinois | $15 | $15 |
| Indiana | None | None |
| Iowa | None | None |
| Kansas | $25 | $25 |
| Kentucky | $0 | $0 |
| Louisiana | $25 | $25 |
| Maine | $50 | $25 |
| Maryland | $0 – $300 | $0 – $300 |
| Massachusetts | $100 | $35 – $2,000 |
| Michigan | $0 | $0 |
| Minnesota | $25 | $25 |
| Mississippi | $50 | $50 |
| Missouri | $15 | $15 |
| Nevada | $0 | $0 |
| New Hampshire | $25 | $75 |
| New Jersey | $30 – $250 | $30 – $250 |
| New Mexico | $0 | $0 |
| New York | $25 | $25 – $1,525 |
| North Carolina | $0 – $200 | $0 – $200 |
| North Dakota | $25 | $10 |
| Ohio | $0 – $200 | $0 – $200 |
| Oklahoma | $15 – $65 | $15 – $65 |
| Oregon | $0 | $20 – $2,400 |
| Pennsylvania | $15 – $250 | $15 – $250 |
| Rhode Island | $90 | $90 |
| South Carolina | $50 | $50 |
| South Dakota | None | None |
| Tennessee | $10 | $10 |
| Texas | None | None |
| Utah | None | None |
| Vermont | None | None |
| Virginia | $100 | $30 to $325 |
| Washington | $60 | $40 |
| West Virginia | $15 to $50 | $15 to $50 |
| Wisconsin | $15 | $54 |
| Wyoming | None | None |
How to Use This Fee List
This page is best used as a budgeting reference for nonprofits that are reviewing charitable solicitation registration obligations in multiple states. The amounts listed here reflect state filing fees only and do not include legal, accounting, or registration service fees. If your organization fundraises broadly, the total annual compliance cost may vary significantly depending on where registration is required and how each state calculates its fee.
Some states have no filing fee at all, while others use sliding scales that can increase with contributions or revenue. For that reason, two organizations fundraising in the same states may still have different renewal costs. Nonprofits should also keep in mind that state registration fees are only one part of compliance planning; filing deadlines, financial statement requirements, and annual report obligations can also affect the overall administrative burden.
Need Help Managing Multi-State Registration?
Ironwood Registrations helps nonprofits manage charitable solicitation registrations and renewals across multiple states. If your organization wants help understanding filing requirements, tracking renewals, or managing ongoing state registration compliance, we can help.
Learn more about our charitable solicitation registration services
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these the total costs of charitable solicitation registration?
No. These are state filing fees only. They do not include any service fees, legal fees, accounting costs, or internal administrative time associated with preparing and filing registrations or renewals.
Why do some states show a range instead of a single fee?
Some states use tiered fee schedules rather than charging one flat amount. The actual fee may depend on contribution levels, revenue, or the type of filing required.
Why do some states show “None”?
That generally means no state filing fee is charged based on the fee data used for this page. It does not necessarily mean there is no filing obligation or no charitable registration requirement.
Do states with a $0 fee still require registration?
In some cases, yes. A state may require registration or renewal even if it does not charge a filing fee for that filing.
Can charitable solicitation registration fees change?
Yes. States can change filing fees, forms, and registration requirements. Nonprofits should confirm current fees and requirements before filing.
This page is provided as a general informational resource only. State filing fees, forms, and registration requirements can change.