Question 1

Does a charity need to register to solicit donations in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Oregon generally requires charitable organizations to register with the Oregon Attorney General — DOJ Charitable Activities Section before soliciting contributions in the state, unless an exemption applies. The requirement reaches out-of-state charities soliciting Oregon residents.

Question 2

How much does charitable registration cost in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

The initial registration fee is No fee, and renewal is $20–$400, tiered on revenue. Fees are stated as the state sets them; where a fee varies with contributions, the tiers are cited on this page.

Question 3

When is the Oregon charitable registration renewal due?

Accepted Answer

4 months and 15 days after fiscal year end. The date is computed from the organization's own fiscal year end under the rule this page cites, so it differs between charities.

Question 4

Are any charities exempt from registering in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Oregon recognizes exemptions, and this page lists each one we check for with its statutory citation. The state, not a third party, decides whether an exemption applies.

Registration	Required
Agency	Oregon Attorney General — DOJ Charitable Activities Section
Initial fee	No fee
Renewal fee	$20–$400, tiered on revenue
Renewal / report due	4 months and 15 days after fiscal year end
Filing channel	Electronic filing available

Oregon charitable solicitation registration: requirements, fees, and deadlines

Who must register

Exemptions we check for

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