Last Updated: February 2026
Indiana does not require charitable solicitation registration for nonprofit organizations that solicit contributions in the state.
Because Indiana does not impose a charitable registration requirement:
- There is no initial charitable solicitation registration filing,
- There is no annual charitable registration renewal, and
- There are no exemption categories tied to charitable solicitation registration.
This page explains what Indiana does — and does not — require, and how Indiana fits into a national fundraising compliance strategy.
Does Indiana Require Charitable Solicitation Registration?
No.
Indiana does not require charitable organizations to register before soliciting contributions from Indiana residents.
This applies to:
- Indiana-based nonprofit organizations
- Out-of-state nonprofits soliciting Indiana donors
- Organizations fundraising online that receive donations from Indiana residents
There is no charitable solicitation registration agency or license for charities in Indiana.
Are There Exemptions in Indiana?
Because Indiana does not operate a charitable solicitation registration system, there are no exemptions related to charitable registration.
Unlike states that provide:
- Small revenue exemptions
- Religious organization exemptions
- Educational institution exemptions
Indiana simply does not require registration for charitable solicitation.
Important: Other Legal Requirements May Apply
The absence of a charitable registration requirement does not eliminate other compliance obligations.
Nonprofits fundraising in Indiana must still comply with:
- Indiana consumer protection laws
- Fraud and deceptive practice statutes
- Federal tax reporting obligations
- Corporate registration requirements, if conducting intrastate business
If an out-of-state nonprofit maintains employees, offices, or ongoing business operations in Indiana, it may need to qualify to do business in the state under corporate law — separate from charitable solicitation rules.
For additional context, see:
Multi-State Registration Complexity
Online Fundraising Considerations
Because Indiana does not regulate charitable solicitation registration:
- Accepting online donations from Indiana residents does not trigger charitable registration.
- The Charleston Principles analysis is not relevant for Indiana registration purposes.
However, national digital fundraising may trigger registration requirements in other states.
Related guidance:
Online Fundraising & Charleston Principles
Where Nonprofits Must Register Based on Online Fundraising
Multi-State Planning Context
Indiana is among a minority of jurisdictions that do not require charitable solicitation registration.
For national nonprofits:
- Indiana is typically excluded from the charitable registration compliance matrix.
- Neighboring states such as Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio may still require registration depending on fundraising activity.
Organizations expanding nationally should conduct a full state-by-state review rather than relying on assumptions.
See: How Many States Must My Nonprofit Register In?
Summary
Indiana does not require charitable solicitation registration.
Accordingly:
- No charitable registration filing
- No renewal
- No exemption application
- No charitable annual reporting requirement
For nonprofits operating nationally, Indiana is generally not part of the charitable solicitation registration compliance framework.
If your organization is reviewing its multi-state fundraising obligations and wants clarity on where registration is required: