Do charities have to register before soliciting in Kansas?

Generally, a charitable organization covered by the Kansas Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act must register with the Kansas Attorney General before soliciting contributions in Kansas. Statutory exemptions may apply.

How much is the Kansas charitable organization registration fee?

The Kansas Attorney General's registration statement instructions list a $25 filing fee, paid by check or money order with the filing packet.

When does a Kansas charitable registration expire?

Kansas registration is renewed annually and expires on the last day of the sixth month after the charity's fiscal year ends. Kansas does not extend this deadline when the IRS grants a federal extension.

What should a charity file if its Kansas registration is late?

A charity should assemble the missing registration statement, required financial attachments, signatures, and fee, submit the complete packet promptly, and respond to any Attorney General deficiency notice. The state instructions say there is no additional late fee, but the registration is still late.

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Kansas (KS) — Requirement Summary

Kansas charitable solicitation registration requirements

A practical guide to the Kansas Attorney General filing, annual deadline, required documents, exemptions, and steps to address a late or incomplete registration.

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Requirement Summary Table

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Requirement	Kansas (KS)
Filing Authority	Kansas Attorney General — Charitable Organization Registration Unit
Filing Method	Mail complete packet with $25 check/money order; attachments in PDF/print Certificate mailed after processing
Filing Calendar & Triggers	Register prior to soliciting in KS Renew annually; registration expires last day of 6th month after fiscal year end
Filing Due Date	Last day of the 6th month after fiscal year end (FYE+6 months, month-end).
Renewal Detail	File renewal Registration Statement + required attachments $25 fee each renewal
Extensions Calendar	No extensions; KS does not recognize IRS extensions for this deadline No additional late fee, but registration is still late
Exemptions	Statutory exemptions are listed in K.S.A. 17-1762; the Attorney General cannot grant an exemption (consult counsel about applicability).
Good Standing Required for Charity Filing?	No
Solicitation while Curing Deficiencies?	No
Enforcement Posture	Moderate
Recovery Method	Submit missing renewal(s) + complete packet ASAP Resolve any deficiency letter promptly
Required Documents	Registration Statement $25 fee IRS Form 990 (excluding Schedule B) OR AG Financial Statement Audited financial statement if contributions+grants > $500,000
Financial Audit/Review Thresholds	Contributions and grants over $500,000: audited financial statement required.
Schedule B Reaction Rule (Donor Names)	Remove
Signature Requirements	Wet signatures; 2 officers required (incl. chief fiscal officer); signed under penalty of perjury.
High-Risk Traps / Enforcement Notes	Deadline is FYE+6 months, month-end (not IRS 4.5-month rule) No extensions even with IRS Form 8868 Schedule B must be excluded; audit required if contributions+grants > $500k

Kansas filing path

Confirm whether the organization must register or fits a statutory exemption under K.S.A. 17-1762.
Complete the Kansas Charitable Organization Registration Statement before soliciting.
Include the $25 fee, IRS Form 990 without Schedule B or the Attorney General financial statement, and an audit when applicable.
Have two authorized officers sign, including the chief fiscal officer, and submit a complete packet to the Attorney General.
Calendar annual renewal for the last day of the sixth month after fiscal year-end; an IRS extension does not extend the Kansas deadline.

Official Kansas sources

Kansas Attorney General charitable organization registration — forms and program guidance.
Kansas charitable organization FAQs — filing, exemptions, disclosures, and enforcement overview.
Kansas charity registration directory — check whether a non-exempt organization appears registered.

Always use the current state form and instructions. Registration is not a Kansas endorsement of a charity.

Kansas charitable registration FAQs

Do charities register before soliciting in Kansas?

Generally, yes. Covered organizations must register with the Kansas Attorney General before soliciting; statutory exemptions may apply.

What is the filing fee?

The current Attorney General registration statement instructions list a $25 fee submitted with the filing packet.

When is the annual renewal due?

Registration expires on the last day of the sixth month after fiscal year-end. A federal IRS extension does not extend the Kansas deadline.

How should a late filing be handled?

Submit the missing complete packet promptly and resolve any deficiency notice. Kansas says there is no additional late fee, but the registration remains late.

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