New Jersey Fundraising Registration Requirements

New Jersey law requires that charitable organizations and institutions that solicit contributions in or from this state register with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. The >New Jersey law governing charity registration is found in NJSA 45:17A-18.

To register in New Jersey:

Complete either Long Form Initial Registration Statement CRI-150-I or Short Form Initial Registration Statement CRI-200, depending on your level contributions and mail the appropriate form to:

      NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
      Charities Registration & Investigation
      PO Box 45021
      Newark, NJ 07101

Initial Filing Fee: Sliding scale fee up to $250

Requirements: Governing Documents, IRS Form 990 and Financial Statement

Annual Renewal: Yes

Annual Renewal Fee: Sliding scale fee up to $250

Extension Available: Yes

Does charitable registration require Corporate Registration: No

Does charitable registration require a Registered Agent: No

New Jersey offers Educational and Religious Exemptions.

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