Charitable Solicitation Registration in Connecticut
Heads Up: Connecticut requires charitable solicitation registration before you fundraise.
Before your nonprofit can solicit donations in Connecticut, you'll need to complete the registration process with the state. This guide walks you through the requirements, fees, and timeline.
Connecticut requires charitable solicitation registration before your nonprofit can solicit donations in the state.
The filing agency is the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP).
Governing law: Connecticut Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act (CGS §21a-190a et seq.).
What's Required
Registration form: Charitable Organization Registration (online)
Online filing: Yes
Who's Exempt
Revenue threshold: Organizations normally receiving less than $50,000 in contributions annually, provided no compensated solicitors are used
Religious organizations: Exempt
Educational institutions: Exempt
Fees & Costs
Initial registration fee: $50
Annual renewal fee: $50
Enforcement Agency & Contact Information
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP)
https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Charities/Charitable-Solicitation-Registration-Information
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