Maryland Charitable Solicitations Registration & Renewal

All non-profit organizations that solicit contributions or conduct fundraising in Maryland must register annually with the Maryland Secretary of State Charities Division to maintain legal authority to collect donations.

⚠️ State Renewal Deadline: December 31st (Annually)

Charitable solicitations renewals must be submitted annually via MD OneStop by December 31st for calendar-year units. Maintaining active registration ensures compliance with Maryland Solicitations Law and fulfills core Standards of Affiliation (SOA) requirements.

Important Registration Details:

  • Under $25,000 Threshold: Local units raising less than $25,000 in public contributions annually typically file the simplified Exempt Organization Fund-Raising Notice (Form COF-85).
  • Over $25,000 Threshold: Units raising $25,000 or more in public contributions file the full Annual Update / COR-92 Form along with required financial disclosures and Form 990.
  • Mandatory Online Filing: Annual renewals and registration updates must be completed online electronically through the Maryland OneStop portal.
🔍 Verify Maryland Secretary of State Charitable Registration

Incoming officers can verify if their organization's charitable registration is active and up to date using the official Maryland Secretary of State portal:

🔎 Access MD SOS Charity Portal