Charity Registration Page
Charitable organizations that use a professional solicitor must register annually with the Consumer Protection Section, at least 10 days prior to soliciting for contributions.
How To Register
Pay the registration fee and provide the registration form and requested documents online or by mail.
Registration Fee
The annual registration fee for initial registration or renewal is $25.00.
Electronic Payment of Fees: License fee(s) and deposit may be paid electronically at http://www.paystar.co. Discover, Visa, and Master Card are accepted. A nonrefundable online service fee in the amount of $1.00 plus 2.75% will be charged to the credit/debit card for registrants who choose to pay fee(s) and deposit electronically.
Payments by mail: If registrants prefer, they may pay the required license fee(s) and deposit by check, without incurring an online service fee. Checks should be made payable to the “Louisiana Department of Justice” and mailed to the address listed below.
Registration Form and Requested Documents
Complete the Charitable Organization Registration Form and provide the requested documents.
See the Charitable Organization Registration Checklist
Register By Mail:
Louisiana Attorney General’s OfficeConsumer Protection Section
1885 N. Third St., 4th Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
OR
Charitable Registration Exemptions
The following soliciting charities are exempt from registration:
- Religious institutions as defined in Subsection A of Louisiana Administrative Code Title 16 Part III, Chapter 5, Section 515.
- Educational institutions recognized and/or approved by the State Department of Education or the appropriate state educational board.
- Any hospital organized under the laws of this state, or any voluntary health organization organized under the laws of this state and/or under federal laws.
To apply for exemption, complete and return the Charitable Exemption Form along with the
required documents to the following address.
See the Charitable Exemption Checklist.
Consumer Protection Section
1885 N. Third St., 4th Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Louisiana law regarding charitable solicitations and soliciting charitable contributions can be found at
La. Admin Code Title 16 Pt. III, § 515 and La. R.S. 51:1901 et seq.
Phone: 225-326-6400
Complaints About a Charity or Charitable Solicitation
The Attorney General encourages the public to file complaints regarding a charity or charitable solicitation using the Complaint Form available here.
Mail the form and supporting documents to the following address:
Consumer Protection Section
1885 N. Third St., 4th Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70802