Charitable Solicitation Registration in South Dakota
Heads Up: South Dakota requires charitable solicitation registration before you fundraise.
Before your nonprofit can solicit donations in South Dakota, you'll need to complete the registration process with the state. This guide walks you through the requirements, fees, and timeline.
South Dakota requires charitable solicitation registration before your nonprofit can solicit donations in the state.
The filing agency is the South Dakota Attorney General.
What's Required
Registration form: 30 days PRIOR
Who's Exempt
Solicitations by direct mail only
Solicitations by organization's own employees (not paid external solicitors)
In-person solicitations not using paid professionals
Telethons conducted by the organization itself
Religious organizations (per some state exemptions)
Educational institutions receiving tax support
*Local Registration: Some South Dakota counties and municipalities may require separate local charitable registration for in-person solicitation; check with county clerk in jurisdiction
*Status: VERIFIED
Enforcement Agency & Contact Information
South Dakota Attorney General
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