Washington DC State Fundraising Registration
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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.
Washington DC 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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Washington DC Charitable Organization Registration
Agency: Washington DC Attorney General - Consumer Interest Division
Law: Washington DC Code § 13A-9-71
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? No
Initial Registration
Form: Charitable Organization Registration Form
Filing Method: Online
Agency Fee: $412.50
Turnaround: 2 - 3 weeks
Notes:
- Before you Apply -
All Applicants:
- How to Apply -
Domestic Applicants:
1. File entity formation documents with the D.C. Secretary of State.
2. Submit the online form or Charitable Organization Registration Form and all required attachments to apply for registration with the D.C. Attorney General - Consumer Interest Division.
Foreign Applicants:
1. Determine whether or not your charity will need to foreign qualify based on your activity in D.C.. If not required, skip to number 3.
2. File foreign qualification documents with the D.C. Secretary of State.
3. Submit the online form or Charitable Organization Registration Form and all required attachments to apply for registration with the D.C. Attorney General - Consumer Interest Division.
- Required Attachments -
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: Online
Agency Fee: $412.50
Due:
Due Date Extension:
Due dates can be extended for 180 days beyond the original due date by submitting a request for extension through the online portal.
Notes:
Required Attachments:
Cancellation
Form: Online
Agency Fee: $0
Notes: To close out your registration, submit a BBL cancellation request form online.

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District of Columbia Commercial Co-Venturer Registration
NOT REQUIRED
Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in District of Columbia.
District of Columbia 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.

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District of Columbia Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
NOT REQUIRED
Charitable Gift Annuity licensure is not required on the State level in District of Columbia.
The District of Columbia does not distinguish between annuities issued by charitable and for-profit entities.

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District of Columbia Professional Fundraiser Registration
NOT REQUIRED
Professional Fundraiser licensure is not required on the State level in District of Columbia.
District of Columbia does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for professional fundraisers, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events.
District of Columbia Individual Professional Fundraiser Registration
NOT REQUIRED
Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in District of Columbia.
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 District of Columbia.

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