Hawaii Fundraising Registration Requirements

Hawaii law requires that charitable organizations and institutions that solicit contributions in or from this state register with the Attorney General’s Office. The Hawaii law governing charity registration is found in Nonprofit Corporations Act, Title 23, Ch. 414D.

To register in Hawaii:

Complete the online registration form.

To send mail to the Hawaii regulator use this address:

      Tax & Charities Division
      Department of the Attorney General
      425 Queen Street
      Honolulu, HI 96813

Initial Filing Fee: $0

Requirements: Governing Documents, IRS Form 990 and Financial Statement

Annual Renewal: Yes

Annual Renewal Fee: Sliding scale fee up to $600.

Extension Available: Automatic

Does charitable registration require Corporate Registration: No

Does charitable registration require a Registered Agent: No

Hawaii offers Educational, Hospital and Religious Exemptions.

Please contact us if you would like us to complete your registrations for you.