Ask for the appropriate application forms and list of attachments necessary. These may come from several different offices at both the state and local levels. It may sound silly, but make sure it's complete. No detail is too small to make officials kick it back to you. A state application will require you to provide Articles of Incorporation.
Many organizations have their bylaws online.
A separate application to the Postal Service is required before you can take advantage of the lower rates that are authorized for some nonprofits and some kinds of mail. This I.D. is your federal employer number, which will be needed for many reports and transactions, including setting up your bank account. Please take a moment to give us feedback on this item. This link will open up an email to the editors, with some structured feedback questions. Otherwise, for comments about the content of this, or any other page on the site, please email the Editor .