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Generally, any organization or person that intends to directly solicit contributions in North Carolina, or intends to hire a person or business to solicit contributions in North Carolina, must first obtain a license from the Charities Division. Organizations must renew their licenses each year to maintain licensed status.
Learn more about North Carolina requirements for Charitable Organizations here.
Nonprofits operating and fundraising in North Carolina must register with the North Carolina Charitable Solicitation Licensing (CSL) Division. Check out the online filing instructions or this handy checklist for completing your registration.
To maintain compliance in North Carolina, nonprofits must annually renew their registration with the North Carolina Charitable Solicitation Licensing (CSL) Division.
Charitable organizations and fundraisers soliciting contributions in North Carolina must ensure compliance with the state's licensing and annual renewal requirements through the Charitable Solicitation Licensing (CSL) Division. Accurate and timely submission of all required documents, including IRS Form 990, financial disclosures, and a Notary Signature Form, is essential for maintaining licensed status. With automatic 60-day extensions and transparent fee structures based on contributions, North Carolina provides a structured framework for nonprofit compliance. Failure to renew on time may result in monthly penalties, emphasizing the importance of adhering to deadlines.
