Charitable Solicitation Registration in Virginia
Heads Up: Virginia requires charitable solicitation registration before you fundraise.
Before your nonprofit can solicit donations in Virginia, you'll need to complete the registration process with the state. This guide walks you through the requirements, fees, and timeline.
Virginia requires charitable solicitation registration before your nonprofit can solicit donations in the state.
The filing agency is the .
Governing law: .
What's Required
Registration form: 990
Who's Exempt
Virginia Code § 57-49 et seq. (Solicitation of Contributions Law)
*Regulatory Agency:
Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs (OCRP)
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
Fees & Costs
Initial registration fee:
Enforcement Agency & Contact Information
VDACS before any fundraising
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