Michigan State Fundraising Registration
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Michigan defines requirements for:
• Charitable Organization Registration
• Commercial Co-Venturer Registration
• Professional Fundraiser Registration
• Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses
• Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
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Michigan Charitable Organization Registration
Agency: Michigan Attorney General - Charitable Trust Section
Law: Michigan Compiled Laws §400.271 through 400.292
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? Yes
One-Time Exemption Registration
Exemption Eligible Organizations:
Organizations exempt under both the Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (COSA) and the Supervision of Trustees for Charitable Purposes Act (STCPA):
Organizations exempt under COSA:
Organizations exempt under STCPA:
Form: Form CTS-03: Request for Exemption
Filing Method: Mail or email to ct_mail@mi.gov
Agency Fee: $0
Notes: Exemptions do not expire as long as the organization continues to qualify under the exemption criteria.
Initial Registration
Form: Form CTS-01: Initial Solicitation Registration Form
Filing Method: Mail, email to ct_email@michigan.gov, or online.
Agency Fee: $0
Turnaround: 4 - 6 weeks
Notes:
- Before you Apply -
Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
- How to Apply -
Domestic Applicants:
1. File entity formation documents with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division.
2. Submit an Initial Solicitation Registration Form and all required attachments to the Michigan Attorney General - Charitable Trust Section.
Foreign Applicants:
1. Determine whether or not your charity will need to foreign qualify based on your activity in Michigan. If not required, skip to number 3.
2. File foreign qualification documents with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division.
3. Submit an Initial Solicitation Registration Form and all required attachments to the Michigan Attorney General - Charitable Trust Section.
- Required Attachments -
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Registration Renewal
Form: Form CTS-02: Renewal Solicitation Registration Form
Filing Method: Mail, email to ct_email@michigan.gov, or online.
Agency Fee: $0
Due:
Due Date Extension:
Due dates can be extended for 5 months beyond the original due date by emailing ct_email@michigan.gov with an explanation of your request for extension. A copy of IRS form 8868 must be included when requesting an extension.
Required Attachments:
Change of Fiscal Year
Form: Form CTS-02: Renewal Solicitation Registration Form
Agency Fee: $0
Notes: Fiscal year can be changed during the standard renewal process.
Cancellation
Agency Fee: $0
Notes: TTo close out your registration, submit a letter indicating the organization will no longer accept contributions from Michigan sources (including via internet). The process may be different for organizations that hold assets in Michigan.

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Michigan Commercial Co-Venturer Registration
NOT REQUIRED
Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Michigan.
Michigan does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for commercial co-venturers, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events.
Michigan Fundraising Counsel Registration
NOT REQUIRED
Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Michigan.
Michigan no longer requires fundraising counsels to register.
More information: Michigan Attorney General - Charitable Trust Section

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Michigan Professional Fundraiser Registration
Agency: Michigan Attorney General - Charitable Trust Section
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? Yes
Bond Requirements: $10,000
Initial Registration
Form: Form CTS-07: Application for License of Professional Fundraiser
Agency Fee: $0
Original Ink: Not Required
Notarize: Not Required
Notes: Only solicitation/ events contracts must be filed. If you meet the following qualifications for a consultant, a professional fundraiser license is not required.
Before you Apply:
- Provide a fully completed Campaign Financial Statement for each contract
Required Attachments:
Registration Renewal
Form: Form CTS-07: Application for License of Professional Fundraiser (Renewal)
Agency Fee: $0
Due: Annually by June 30.
Original Ink: Not Required
Notarize: Not Required
Contract Filing
Form: Form CTS-11: Professional Fundraiser Contract Summary Sheet
Agency Fee: $0
Due: File a contract summary sheet within 10 days after the date of execution of the contract.
Financial Reporting
Form: Form CTS-10: Campaign Financial Statement
Agency Fee: $0
Due: Within 90 days after a campaign has ended and on the anniversary of commencement for campaigns lasting more than a year.

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Michigan Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses
A Professional Solicitor is any person who is employed or retained for compensation by a professional fund raiser to solicit contributions for charitable purposes in this state.
Michigan Professional Solicitor Registration
Agency: Michigan Attorney General - Charitable Trust Section
Initial Registration
Form: Form CTS-09: Registration of Professional Solicitor
Agency Fee: $0
Original Ink: Not required
Notarize: Not Required
Registration Renewal
Form: Professional Solicitor Registration Statement (Renewal)
Agency Fee: $0
Due: Annually by June 30.
Original Ink: Not required
Notarize: Not Required
Michigan Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
NOT REQUIRED
Charitable Gift Annuity licensure is not required on the State level in Michigan.
Michigan statutes do not address charitable gift annuities, however, an attorney general opinion that exempted the Michigan State University Foundation from insurance regulation related to charitable gift annuities is also applied to other charitable organizations so long as the issuance of annuities remains secondary to the object and purpose of the organization.

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