The Optional Statement is completed by organizations that are not required to register under the Charitable Solicitations Act. The statute and regulations outline activities and organizations that are exempt from registration. This registration document is an optional filing with no fee. The Charities Program encourages qualifying organizations to file the Optional Statement in order to better respond to public inquiries. The Application to Register as a Charitable Organization is utilized by organizations required to register who are submitting their initial registration documents to the Charities Program.
Registration is required prior to conducting solicitations.
The registration documents must also be notarized. The information contained in the registration is public record. Registration is not represented as an endorsement by the Secretary of State. Charitable Solicitations Renewal Form Charitable Solicitations Renewal Forms are NOT available on-line. The Charities Program utilizes an automated system that notifies an organization of their registration requirement approximately 60 days prior to their registration expiration.