The Act applies to any incorporated or unincorporated organization that is formed for a charitable purpose. It also applies to any person asking for contributions to be used for a charitable purpose or charitable organization, even if that person is not connected to any charitable organization. A charitable purpose includes any philanthropic, benevolent, educational, health, humane, recreational, religious, cultural or artistic purpose. Some registry agents accept credit cards. This fee is for a one-year registration.
Registration takes effect the date it is issued.
The department will send you a renewal notice, the appropriate forms and instructions before your registration expires. You must tell Alberta Government Services if your organization s address changes. The above information must be mailed or delivered to an Alberta registry agent . Click here for a list of approved Registry Agents . Alberta Government Services cannot process applications.