The following is a summary of the initial charitable solicitation registration requirements in Maine:
Maine Fundraising Registration
Nonprofit Fundraising Registration
Maine Charitable Registration Requirements
Unless exempt, charitable organizations must register with the Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation at least 30 days before soliciting charitable contributions in Maine.
Out-of-state nonprofits that register under the Maine charitable registration laws are not required to qualify to do business in Maine. However, engaging in other business activities such as having an office or employees in Maine may trigger the requirement to register to do business in Maine.
Initial Nonprofit Fundraising Registration in Maine
| Maine Charitable Registration Agency: | Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation |
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| Maine Exempts the Following from Charitable Solicitation Registration: |
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| Maine Charitable Registration Form: | Maine Charitable Organization Application |
| Maine Requires the Following Supporting Documents for Charitable Solicitation Registration: |
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| Maine Charitable Registration Filing Fee: | $50. Make check payable to State of Maine Treasurer or pay online |
| Registered Agent: | Maine does not require a registered agent for charitable solicitation registration |
| Maine Charitable Registration Filing Method: | Online renewal at http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/charitable/index.html or mail Maine Charitable Registration Documents to: Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation Department of Professional and Financial Regulation By mail: 35 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 By express delivery: 76 Northern Ave. Gardiner, Maine 04345 |
| Law Governing Maine Charitable Registration: |
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Renewal of Nonprofit Fundraising Registration in Maine
A Maine charitable solicitation registration must be renewed each year. The following is a summary of the charitable solicitation registration renewal requirements in Maine:
| Maine Charitable Registration Renewal Agency: | Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation |
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| Maine Charitable Registration Renewal Due Date: | November 30 |
| Maine Charitable Registration Renewal Form: | Maine Renewal Application |
| Maine Requires the Following Supporting Documents for Charitable Solicitation Registration Renewal: |
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| Maine Charitable Registration Renewal Filing Fee: | $25. Make check payable to State of Maine Treasurer or pay online |
| Maine Charitable Registration Renewal Filing Method: | Online at http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/charitable/index.html or mail Maine Charitable Registration Renewal Documents to: Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation Department of Professional and Financial Regulation By mail: 35 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 By express delivery: 76 Northern Ave. Gardiner, Maine 04345 |