Alabama Fundraising Registration

Nonprofit Fundraising Registration

Alabama Charitable Registration Requirements

Unless exempt, a charitable organization must register with the Alabama Attorney General bfore soliciting contributions in Alabama.

Out-of-state nonprofits that register under the Alabama charitable registration laws are not required to qualify to do business in Alabama. However, engaging in other business activities such as having an office or employees in Alabama may trigger the requirement to register to do business in Alabama.

Initial Nonprofit Fundraising Registration in Alabama

The following is a summary of the initial charitable solicitation registration requirements in Alabama:

Alabama Charitable Registration Agency: Alabama Attorney General - Consumer Protection
Alabama Exempts the Following from Charitable Solicitation Registration:
  • Less than $25,000 nationwide contributions per year
  • Religious organizations
  • Educational institutions
  • Political organizations
  • Fraternal organizations
  • Civic leagues and civic organizations
  • Appeals for individuals less than $10,000
  • Veterans organizations
  • Volunteer firefighters
  • Ambulance companies and rescue squads
  • Submit Alabama Charitable Organizations Registration Exemption Form to obtain recognition of an exempti on in Alabama
Alabama Charitable Registration Form:
  • URS or Alabama Charitable Organization Registration Form
Alabama Requires the Following Supporting Documents for Charitable Registration:
  • Articles of incorporation or formation document
  • Bylaws
  • IRS determination letter
  • List of officers, directors, trustees, and executive personnel
  • List of states where charity is registered or exempt
Alabama Charitable Registration Filing Fee:
  • $25. Make check payable to Alabama Attorney General’s Office
Registered Agent:
  • Alabama does not require a registered agent for charitable solicitation registration
Alabama Charitable Registration Filing Method: Mail Alabama Charitable Registration Documents to
Office of Attorney General, Consumer Protection
Charitable Solicitation Registration
By express delivery
501 Washington Ave.
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
By mail
P.O. Box 300152
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
Law Governing Alabama Charitable Registration: Code of Alabama §§ 13A-9-70–13-A-9-84

Renewal of Nonprofit Fundraising Registration in Alabama

Alabama charitable solicitation registration must be renewed each year. The following is a summary of the charitable solicitation registration renewal requirements in Alabama:

Alabama Charitable Registration Renewal Agency: Alabama Attorney General - Consumer Protection  
Alabama Charitable Registration Renewal Due Date: 90 days after fiscal year end
Alabama Charitable Registration Renewal Form:
  • URS or Alabama Charitable Organization Renewal Form 
Alabama Requires the Following Supporting Documents for Registration Renewal: IRS Form 990 or self-created financial reports, or audited financial statement prepared by an independent CPA
Alabama Charitable Registration Renewal Filing Fee: $25. Make check payable to Alabama Attorney General’s Office
Alabama Charitable Registration Filing Method for Renewal: Mail Alabama Charitable Registration Renewal Documents to:
Office of Attorney General, Consumer Protection
Charitable Solicitation Registration
By express delivery:
501 Washington Ave.
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
By mail:
P.O. Box 300152
Montgomery, Alabama 36130

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