As of 2026-07-23 · verified against primary sources
New Jersey charitable solicitation registration: requirements, fees, and deadlines
| Registration | Required |
| Agency | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs — Charities Registration Section (Office of the Attorney General) |
| Initial fee | $30–$250, tiered on contributions |
| Renewal fee | $30–$250, tiered on contributions |
| Renewal / report due | 6 months after fiscal year end |
| Filing channel | Electronic filing available |
Who must register
New Jersey generally requires charitable organizations to register with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs — Charities Registration Section (Office of the Attorney General) before soliciting contributions there, unless an exemption applies. Requirements attach to out-of-state charities soliciting New Jersey residents as well as local ones.
N.J.S.A. 45:17A-23(a) · official source
Exemptions we check for
Likely exempt if it is a religious organization — or a charitable organization affiliated with, operated by, or supervised or controlled by one — which New Jersey exempts from registration entirely (N.J.S.A. 45:17A-26(a)); the exemption is self-executing.
N.J.S.A. 45:17A-26(a) verbatim in nj-primary-sources.md (religious corporations/trusts/organizations + affiliated agencies). Self-executing, no certificate. …
Likely exempt if its gross contributions do not exceed $10,000 for the fiscal year and all of its functions including fundraising are carried on by uncompensated volunteers, members, or officers (N.J.S.A. 45:17A-26(c)) — self-executing, but note: at $10,000-$25,000 New Jersey still requires SHORT-FORM registration (CRI-200, $30), and crossing $10,000 requires registration within 30 days.
N.J.S.A. 45:17A-26(c) verbatim in nj-primary-sources.md. Self-executing. All-volunteer prong approximated by the professional-fundraiser fact (blessed patter…
The state, not Steadworthy, decides whether an exemption applies.
Financial statement thresholds
- Independent audit at $1,000,000+ contributions · N.J.S.A. 45:17A-24(d)(2) as amended by P.L. 2021, c.381 (approved 2022-01-18, effective immediately): gross revenue >$1,000,000 IN MONETARY DONATIONS -> GAAP…
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Citations
- N.J.S.A. 45:17A-23(a) · source · verified 2026-07-23
- N.J.S.A. 45:17A-23(a) (file with the Attorney General; administered by the Division of Consumer Affairs Charities Registration Section per Division pages). · source · verified 2026-07-23
- N.J.A.C. 13:48-2.1 (last amended eff. 2011-02-22; VIA CORNELL LII — unofficial, confirm before flip): short form (CRI-200, <=$25,000) $30; long form <=$100k … · source · verified 2026-07-23
- Same N.J.A.C. 13:48-2.1 schedule annually (unofficial-source caveat as initial fee). Late fee $25 (complete filing not received within 30 days of deadline). … · source · verified 2026-07-23
- N.J.S.A. 45:17A-23(b) · source · verified 2026-07-23
- NJ Charities Portal charportal.dca.njoag.gov (Division · source · verified 2026-07-23
- N.J.S.A. 45:17A-26(a) verbatim in nj-primary-sources.md (religious corporations/trusts/organizations + affiliated agencies). Self-executing, no certificate. … · source · verified 2026-07-23
- N.J.S.A. 45:17A-26(c) verbatim in nj-primary-sources.md. Self-executing. All-volunteer prong approximated by the professional-fundraiser fact (blessed patter… · source · verified 2026-07-23
- N.J.S.A. 45:17A-24(d)(2) as amended by P.L. 2021, c.381 (approved 2022-01-18, effective immediately): gross revenue >$1,000,000 IN MONETARY DONATIONS -> GAAP… · source · verified 2026-07-23
Statuses and requirements reflect public records and cited sources as of the dates shown. Informational, not legal advice.