New Hampshire State Fundraising Registration
Resources for charities, businesses, professional fundraisers, and individuals conducting fundraising activities
New Hampshire Nonprofit & Fundraising Company Licenses
Labyrinth provides the state fundraising regulations below as a guide to help you apply for and maintain your ability to fundraise. Need help? We can manage your state registrations for you. Contact us today to learn more.
New Hampshire defines requirements for:
• Charitable Organization Registration
• Commercial Co-Venturer Registration
• Professional Fundraiser Registration
• Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses
• Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
Need a different state? Visit our 50-state Compliance Guide
New Hampshire Charitable Organization Registration
Agency: New Hampshire Department of Justice- Charitable Trusts Unit
Law: New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Title 1, §7:21 through 7:32b
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? No
Automatic Exemption
Exemption Eligible Organizations:
Law: 1 NH Stat § 7:19
Notes:
Initial Registration
Form: Form NHCT-11: Application for Registration
Instructions: Instructions for NHCT-11, Application for Registration
Filing Method: Mail or online
Agency Fee: $25
Turnaround: 4 - 6 weeks
Notes:
- Before you Apply -
Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
- How to Apply -
Domestic Applicants:
1. File entity formation documents with the New Hampshire Secretary of State - Corporations Division.
2. Submit an Application for Registration and all required attachments to the New Hampshire Department of Justice- Charitable Trusts Unit.
Foreign Applicants:
1. Determine whether or not your charity will need to foreign qualify based on your activity in New Hampshire. If not required, skip to number 3.
2. File foreign qualification documents with the New Hampshire Secretary of State - Corporations Division.
3. Submit an Application for Registration and all required attachments to the New Hampshire Department of Justice- Charitable Trusts Unit.
- Required Attachments -
Trust the #1 Choice for State Charitable Registration
Contact Us Today
Registration Renewal
Form: Form NHCT-12: Annual Report
Instructions: Instructions for NHCT-12, Annual Report
Filing Method: Mail or online
Agency Fee: $75
Due:
Due Date Extension:
Due dates can be extended for 6 months beyond the original due date by submitting an Application for Extension of Time to File Annual Report along with the $75 renewal fee.
Notes:
Required Attachments:
Contract Filing
Form: Form PFR-8: Notice of Contract
Filing Method: Online
Agency Fee: $0
Turnaround: 1 - 2 business days
Due: A notice of contract must be filed prior to the commencement of every charitable sales promotion.
Notes: The agreement must be signed by an authorized representative of the charitable trust and the commercial co-venturer and it must include, at a minimum, the following:
- The goods or services to be offered to the public.
- The geographic area where, and the starting and final date when, the offering shall be made.
- The manner in which the charitable trust's name shall be used, including the representation to be made to the public as to the actual or estimated dollar amount or percent per unit of goods or services purchased or used that shall benefit the charitable trust.
- If applicable, the maximum dollar amount that shall benefit the charitable trust.
- The estimated number of units of goods or services to be sold or used.
- A provision for a final accounting on a per unit basis to be given by the commercial co-venturer to the charitable trust and the date by which it shall be made.
- A statement that the charitable sales promotion is subject to the requirements of this subdivision.
- The date by, and the manner in which, the benefit shall be conferred on the charitable trust.
How to Apply: The charity must be registered to solicit charitable contributions or otherwise exempt for the contract to be accepted.
Change of Fiscal Year
Agency Fee: $0
Turnaround: 1-2 business days
Notes: Email charitabletrusts2@doj.nh.gov to update fiscal year.
Cancellation
Agency Fee: $0
Notes: Registration cancellations are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but at a minimum the charity must submit a letter indicating the desire to withdraw and a copy of their final IRS form 990 from their time soliciting in New Hampshire.
I’ve had great experiences with Labyrinth across two organizations, I definitely recommend their services!
New Hampshire Commercial Co-Venturer Registration
NOT REQUIRED
Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire 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.
Contract Filing
Form: Form PFR-8: Notice of Contract
Agency Fee: $0
Due: A notice of contract must be filed prior to the commencement of every charitable sales promotion.
Notes: The agreement must be signed by an authorized representative of the charitable trust and the commercial co-venturer and it must include, at a minimum, the following:
- The goods or services to be offered to the public.
- The geographic area where, and the starting and final date when, the offering shall be made.
- The manner in which the charitable trust's name shall be used, including the representation to be made to the public as to the actual or estimated dollar amount or percent per unit of goods or services purchased or used that shall benefit the charitable trust.
- If applicable, the maximum dollar amount that shall benefit the charitable trust.
- The estimated number of units of goods or services to be sold or used.
- A provision for a final accounting on a per unit basis to be given by the commercial co-venturer to the charitable trust and the date by which it shall be made.
- A statement that the charitable sales promotion is subject to the requirements of this subdivision.
- The date by, and the manner in which, the benefit shall be conferred on the charitable trust.
Contract Amendment
Agency Fee: $0
Due: An amendment filing should be made before the expiration date of a campaign in order to extend the campaign.
Notes: To report an extension of a campaign or another change to a campaign agreement, submit a cover letter describing the change and include a copy of the amended agreement.
New Hampshire Fundraising Counsel Registration
Fund Raising Counsel are individuals or entities that are hired by a charitable organization to plan a fundraising campaign, but who do not solicit or collect funds for the charity. Fund Raising Counsel are required to register with the Charitable Trusts Unit annually, pay a filing fee, and submit copies of any contracts between the Fund Raising Counsel and the charitable organization.
Agency: New Hampshire Department of Justice- Charitable Trusts Unit
Initial Registration
Form: Application for Registration of Fund Raising Counsel
Agency Fee: $150
Original Ink: Not required
Notarize: Required
Registration Renewal
Form: Application for Renewal of Fund Raising Counsel
Agency Fee: $150
Original Ink: Not required
Notarize: Required
Contract Filing
Form: Notice of Contract
Agency Fee: $0
Due: File a notice of contract or the contract prior to the start of the performance of a contract with a charity.
Labyrinth has taken the stress out of ensuring our organization is current with all state requirements. Their knowledgeable staff are always available to answer questions and provide guidance giving me peace of mind. I can’t say enough about the value they bring to our organization.
New Hampshire Paid Solicitor Registration
Paid Solicitors are individuals or entities that are hired by a charitable organization to conduct a fundraising campaign on behalf of the charity. Paid Solicitors generally retain a percentage of the funds raised as payment for their services. Paid Solicitors are required to register with the Charitable Trusts Unit annually, post a $20,000 bond, and pay a filing fee. Paid Solicitors seeking to conduct a telemarketing or fundraising campaign on behalf of a charitable organization must first obtain a permit from the Charitable Trusts Unit. The Paid Solicitor must file an application and pay a filing fee for each campaign.
Agency: New Hampshire Department of Justice- Charitable Trusts Unit
Bond Requirements: $20,000
Initial Registration
Form: Form NHCT-21: Application for Registration of Paid Solicitor
Filing Method: Mail or online
Agency Fee: $500
Notarize: Required
Before You Apply:
- Do you intend to use an “automatic telephone dialing system” as defined in NH RSA 359-E:1, I
- Do you intend to engage in solicitation as defined in NH RSA 359-E:1, II
- If yes to either of these, you must register separately as a telemarketer
Registration Renewal
Form: Form NHCT-21: Application for Registration of Paid Solicitor (Renewal)
Filing Method: Mail or online
Agency Fee: $500
Due: Annually
Notarize: Required
Contract Filing
Form: Solicitation Notice
Agency Fee: $200
Due: Prior to the commencement of each solicitation campaign, the paid solicitor shall file with the attorney general a completed "solicitation notice'' on forms prescribed by the attorney general.
Financial Reporting
Form: Paid Solicitor Joint Financial Report
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.
Notarize: Required
New Hampshire Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses
NOT REQUIRED
Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in New Hampshire.
Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in New Hampshire.
I highly recommend this company for any organization that needs help with state filings. They have excellent customer service, have exceptional pricing, and have a true passion for helping organizations with this service. They are FANTASTIC!!
New Hampshire Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
Agency: New Hampshire Department of Justice- Charitable Trusts Unit
Law: NH Stat. Title XXXVII § 403-E:1 et seq.
Organization Age Requirement: 3 years of continuous existence immediately preceding licensure.
Minimum Unrestricted Cash or Cash Equivalent Requirement: $300,000
Initial Registration
Form: Certification Required by Charitable Organizations That Issue Charitable Gift Annuities
Agency Fee: $0
Notes: New Hampshire charities must provide notice on the day they first enter into a charitable gift annuity agreement. Notices must identify the organization, certify that the organization is a charity and that the annuities issued are limited to qualified charitable gift annuities, and be signed by an officer or director.
Registration Renewal
Form: Certification Required by Charitable Organizations That Issue Charitable Gift Annuities
Agency Fee: Certification Required by Charitable Organizations That Issue Charitable Gift Annuities
Due: Annually
Thank you, you truly are amazing! And frankly we would be lost in all of this if it wasn’t for you.
Learn about fundraising in other jurisdictions:
D.C. |
|||||
We proudly provide
compliance services for:
