Charitable Solicitation Registration in Georgia
Heads Up: Georgia requires charitable solicitation registration before you fundraise.
Before your nonprofit can solicit donations in Georgia, you'll need to complete the registration process with the state. This guide walks you through the requirements, fees, and timeline.
Georgia requires charitable solicitation registration before your nonprofit can solicit donations in the state.
The filing agency is the Georgia Secretary of State, Charities Division.
Governing law: Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act of 1988 (OCGA §43-17-1 et seq.).
What's Required
Registration form: Form C-100 (Charitable Organization Registration)
Online filing: Yes
Who's Exempt
Revenue threshold: Organizations raising less than $25,000 annually with only volunteer solicitors
Religious organizations: Exempt
Educational institutions: Exempt
Fees & Costs
Initial registration fee: $35
Annual renewal fee: $20
Enforcement Agency & Contact Information
Georgia Secretary of State, Charities Division
https://sos.ga.gov/page/charitable-solicitations-act-and-rules
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