Change log

CT penalty: risk class unclassified → misdemeanor; grade quote added; grade source url none → https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm; grade source cite none → Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-26(a), (d)(1), grading § 21a-190l(c)

CT penalty: risk class misdemeanor → unclassified; source quote replaced

CT required attachment: source url none → https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/-/media/dcp/licensing/charities/chr-website-renewal-form_aug2023.pdf; source quote added; verification status unverified → verified

CT required attachment: source url none → https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/-/media/dcp/licensing/charities/chr-website-renewal-form_aug2023.pdf; source quote added; verification status unverified → verified

CT required attachment: source url none → https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/-/media/dcp/licensing/charities/chr-website-renewal-form_aug2023.pdf; source quote added; verification status unverified → verified

CT required attachment: source url none → https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/-/media/dcp/licensing/charities/chr-website-renewal-form_aug2023.pdf; source quote added; verification status unverified → verified

CT required attachment: source url none → https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/-/media/dcp/pdf/applications_added_2017/initial-charity-registration-application-and-instructions-final-5-21-18-new-format-2.pdf; source quote added; verification status unverified → verified

CT required attachment: source url none → https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/-/media/dcp/pdf/applications_added_2017/initial-charity-registration-application-and-instructions-final-5-21-18-new-format-2.pdf; source quote added; verification status unverified → verified

CT deadline rule: due event none → prior to conducting any solicitation or prior to having any solicitation conducted on its behalf by others

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“Every charitable organization not exempted by section 21a-190d shall annually register with the department prior to conducting any solicitation or prior to having any solicitation conducted on its behalf by others.”

CT deadline rule: source url https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-21a/chapter-419d/section-21a-190b/ → https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/sup/chap_419d.htm

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“Every charitable organization not exempted by section 21a-190d shall annually register with the department prior to conducting any solicitation or prior to having any solicitation conducted on its behalf by others.”

CT required attachment: attachment name Independent Audit Report → Attestation that an audit report has been completed; description Required if gross revenue > $1,000,000 → Attestation that a CPA audit report has been completed, not the audit report as an uploaded attachment.; condition description gross revenue > $1,000,000 → Gross revenue in excess of $1,000,000 in the year covered by the report. Copies of audits are not sent with the renewal unless the department audits the charity.

CT required attachment: description Most recent 990 or 990-EZ → Most currently filed IRS 990, 990-EZ, 990-N, or 990-PF, if applicable.; is conditional 0 → 1; condition description none → Attach 990 / 990-EZ / 990-N / 990-PF if a fiscal year has been completed. None if the first fiscal year has not ended. Exempt applicants generally do not file a 990 unless claiming the $50,000 contributions exemption.

CT penalty: criminal scope organization → both

CT deadline rule: offset anchor end_of_month → day; calculation notes Annual renewal due on the last day of the eleventh month after the fiscal year end, per the Department of Consumer Protection FAQ: "Registrations always expire on the last day of the eleventh month following the end of the organization's fiscal year-end." E.g., December 31 FYE → November 30 due; June 30 FYE → May 31 due. Renew via eLicense.ct.gov. → Statute: annually renew not later than eleven months after fiscal year end, same-day clamped (offset_months 11, offset_anchor day, offset_day NULL). DCP FAQ and the Rev. 05/2026 form still say last day of the eleventh month, which can be one day later (30 June FYE: 31 May vs 30 May). Timely renewals get a full 12-month period (FAQ).

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“always expire on the last day of the eleventh month following the end of the organization's fiscal year-end.”

CT penalty: mechanism $2,500 per willful violation civil + $5,000/1yr fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment of up to one year for knowing → $2,500 per wilful violation (civil) + a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment of up to one year, or both (criminal); description Connecticut Attorney General may recover civil penalties of up to $2,500 per willful violation under Conn. Gen. Stat. §21a-190l. Knowing violations of the Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act are fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment of up to one years with up to $5,000 fine or 1 year imprisonment (or both). DCP commissioner has revocation authority for charity registrations + AG has cease-and-desist authority via superior court injunction. DCP also has subpoena power for investigations under §21a-190i. → Connecticut Attorney General may recover civil penalties of up to $2,500 per wilful violation under Conn. Gen. Stat. §21a-190l(d). A person who violates sections 21a-190a to 21a-190k may be fined up to $5,000, imprisoned up to one year, or both (§21a-190l(c)). DCP commissioner has revocation authority for charity registrations + AG has cease-and-desist authority via superior court injunction. DCP also has subpoena power for investigations under §21a-190i.

CT penalty: mechanism $2,500 per willful violation civil + $5,000/1yr Class B misdemeanor for knowing → $2,500 per willful violation civil + $5,000/1yr fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment of up to one year for knowing; description Connecticut Attorney General may recover civil penalties of up to $2,500 per willful violation under Conn. Gen. Stat. §21a-190l. Knowing violations of the Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act are Class B misdemeanors with up to $5,000 fine or 1 year imprisonment (or both). DCP commissioner has revocation authority for charity registrations + AG has cease-and-desist authority via superior court injunction. DCP also has subpoena power for investigations under §21a-190i. → Connecticut Attorney General may recover civil penalties of up to $2,500 per willful violation under Conn. Gen. Stat. §21a-190l. Knowing violations of the Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act are fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment of up to one years with up to $5,000 fine or 1 year imprisonment (or both). DCP commissioner has revocation authority for charity registrations + AG has cease-and-desist authority via superior court injunction. DCP also has subpoena power for investigations under §21a-190i.; short label Connecticut ($2,500 per willful violation civil + $5,000/1yr Class B misdemeanor) → Connecticut ($2,500 per wilful violation civil + $5,000 fine or 1 year); source url https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-21a/chapter-419d/section-21a-190l/ → https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_419d.htm

CT fee schedule: fee calculation notes Connecticut Secretary of State Annual Report — $50 fee per Conn. Gen. Stat. §33-1013. Filed annually with CT SOS Business Services on anniversary date via electronic transmission per §33-1243. NOT the DCP charity solicitation registration — separate corporate filing under Ch. 602 nonstock corp law. Penalty: 12-month grace period before administrative dissolution per Public Act 14-154. REQUIRED for ALL CT nonstock corporations regardless of charity-exempt status. → Annual report fee for Connecticut nonstock corporations other than cemetery associations and incorporated church or religious corporations, and for a foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in Connecticut, regardless of charity-exempt status (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 33-1243(a), 33-1013(a)(12)).; source url https://business.ct.gov/file-annual-report?language=en_US → https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_602.htm

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CT exemption: description Nonprofit hospitals licensed under Conn. Gen. Stat. §19a-630 (or similar provisions of any other state). Per §21a-190d. Form CPC-54 filed once. → Nonprofit hospitals licensed under Conn. Gen. Stat. §19a-630 (or similar provisions of any other state). Per §21a-190d. The exemption is claimed online through eLicense.; source url https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-21a/chapter-419d/section-21a-190d/ → https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_419d.htm

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CT exemption: description Duly organized religious corporations, institutions, or societies. Per Conn. Gen. Stat. §21a-190d. Form CPC-54 may be filed for permanent exemption status. → Duly organized religious corporations, institutions, or societies. Per Conn. Gen. Stat. §21a-190d. The exemption is claimed online through eLicense.; source url https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-21a/chapter-419d/section-21a-190d/ → https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_419d.htm

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CT exemption: description Charitable organizations that normally receive less than $50,000 in contributions annually AND do not compensate any person primarily to conduct solicitations. Per Conn. Gen. Stat. §21a-190d. Dual condition matters — paying any compensated solicitor disqualifies even if revenue below $50K. Form CPC-54 filed once with DCP (no fee); permanent if approved. → Charitable organizations that normally receive less than $50,000 in contributions annually AND do not compensate any person primarily to conduct solicitations. Per Conn. Gen. Stat. §21a-190d. Dual condition matters — paying any compensated solicitor disqualifies even if revenue below $50K. The exemption is claimed online through eLicense.; source url https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-21a/chapter-419d/section-21a-190d/ → https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_419d.htm

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CT exemption: description Parent-teacher associations OR accredited educational institutions with curricula registered or approved by any state or the United States (directly or via accrediting body). Per Conn. Gen. Stat. §21a-190d. Form CPC-54 filed once. → Parent-teacher associations, and educational institutions whose curricula in whole or in part are registered or approved by any state or the United States, directly or by acceptance of accreditation by an accrediting body. Per Conn. Gen. Stat. §21a-190d(2). The exemption is claimed online through eLicense.; source url https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-21a/chapter-419d/section-21a-190d/ → https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_419d.htm

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CT exemption: description Persons or entities soliciting solely for the benefit of any organization exempt under §21a-190d. Per Conn. Gen. Stat. §21a-190d. Useful for fundraising chapters, support organizations, or auxiliaries that solicit on behalf of an exempt parent organization. → Persons soliciting solely for the benefit of organizations exempt under Conn. Gen. Stat. §21a-190d(1) to (4): religious, educational, hospital and governmental organizations. Soliciting for a small organization exempt under subdivision (6) is not covered.; source url https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-21a/chapter-419d/section-21a-190d/ → https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_419d.htm

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CT exemption: requires filing 0 → 1; source url https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-21a/chapter-419d/section-21a-190d/ → https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_419d.htm

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CT deadline rule: calculation notes Annual renewal due last day of 11th month after fiscal year end (FYE+330d) per DCP FAQ. E.g., December 31 FYE → November 30 due. June 30 FYE → May 31 due. Highly unusual deep-into-following-year deadline (mirrors Washington pattern). Renew via eLicense.ct.gov. Encoded as the last day of the 11th month after fiscal year end, from the verification quote. → Annual renewal due on the last day of the eleventh month after the fiscal year end, per the Department of Consumer Protection FAQ: "Registrations always expire on the last day of the eleventh month following the end of the organization's fiscal year-end." E.g., December 31 FYE → November 30 due; June 30 FYE → May 31 due. Renew via eLicense.ct.gov.

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