Charitable Solicitation Registration in Louisiana

Heads Up: Louisiana requires charitable solicitation registration before you fundraise.

Before your nonprofit can solicit donations in Louisiana, you'll need to complete the registration process with the state. This guide walks you through the requirements, fees, and timeline.

Louisiana requires charitable solicitation registration before your nonprofit can solicit donations in the state.

The filing agency is the Louisiana Attorney General (rules governing donor solicitation).

Who's Exempt

Nonprofit must register with Louisiana Attorney General

Professional solicitor must also register with Louisiana Department of Justice

Both must register BEFORE conducting solicitation activities

*Oversight Agency: Louisiana Attorney General (rules governing donor solicitation)

Fees & Costs

Initial registration fee: $25 (for both nonprofits and professional solicitors)

Renewal Process

Unified Registration Statement (URS): $25 (for both nonprofits and professional solicitors)

Enforcement Agency & Contact Information

Louisiana Attorney General

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