Colorado charitable solicitation registration.
Nonprofits soliciting donations in Colorado must register with the CO Secretary of State before fundraising. Registration fee: $10. Renewal: Annual on anniversary.
Key facts.
Initial registration cost.
Required before soliciting.
Where to register.
Ongoing compliance frequency.
Most modern states allow online.
Colorado has very low registration fee ($10). Simple online registration.
Who does NOT need to register.
Colorado exemptions
Religious; political; PTAs. Verify your specific nonprofit category with the CO Secretary of State.
What counts as solicitation
Asking for donations from Colorado residents, including: direct mail; email campaigns; online donation pages accessible in Colorado; phone solicitation; in-person events. Online presence accessible to Colorado residents is typically considered solicitation.
Documentation required
Articles of Incorporation; IRS Determination Letter (501(c)(3) status); Form 990 (or 990-EZ/990-N); financial statements; list of officers and directors; bond if professional fundraisers used.
Multi-state registration
If your nonprofit solicits in multiple states, you must register in each. Some states accept the Unified Registration Statement (URS) for multi-state coordination, but most require state-specific filings.
Penalties for non-registration
Cease and desist orders; fines (typically $500-$5,000 per violation); restitution of solicited funds; criminal penalties in severe cases. Some states also pursue civil enforcement.
Colorado charitable solicitation questions.
When must I register in Colorado?
What is the Colorado registration fee?
Which Colorado agency handles charitable registration?
Who is exempt in Colorado?
How often must I renew?
Do I need to register in every state where I solicit?
What about online donations from out-of-state donors?
Can File.Business handle this?
Stay compliant in Colorado.
Register in Colorado and any other states where you solicit. We handle the paperwork, renewals, and ongoing compliance.
On the $129/yr Compliance Annual Filings plan, we cover state late fees.
When you autofile your annual report through the $129/yr plan and we miss the deadline, we pay the state's late fee. The guarantee applies to that specific plan and the filings it includes. Other File.Business services are billed at the prices on this page.