Alaska Charitable Organization Annual Registration
Alaska at a glance
Every deadline, fee and exemption quotes its source and links to it.
Overview
- Regulatory Agency
- Department of Law, Consumer Protection Unit
- Registration Required
- Yes
Track your Alaska deadlines automatically
Your Alaska renewal is due September 1 each year. CharityFile emails reminders before that date. Reminders need a paid plan or a live trial. Initial registration is due prior to soliciting contributions of money or property in Alaska.
Track My Alaska Filings →Fee Schedule
| Applies to | Fee |
|---|---|
| All organizations | $40 |
Source: law.cornell.edu · verified April 29, 2026 (5 mo ago) · send source
“the fee for each registration or registration renewal statement filed with the department under AS 45.68.010 is $40”
Annual filing
Your renewal is due September 1 each year
Source: akleg.gov · verified September 15, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“Registration under this section expires on September 1 of each year.”
Required Documents
Charitable Organization Annual Registration. Forms and instructions: Agency page
- Charitable Organization Annual Registration Form
For the initial registration and the renewal
Source: law.alaska.gov · verified September 15, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“You are not required to submit an IRS Form 990, audited financial statement, or copies contracts with paid solicitors when you register – you will only need to provide these documents if the Department of Law requests them.”
Exemptions
- Gaming
An organization that has a current gaming permit issued by the Alaska…
Source: law.alaska.gov · verified May 11, 2026 (5 mo ago) · send source
“An organization that has a current gaming permit issued by the Alaska Department of Revenue pursuant to AS 05.15.100.”
- Political
Source: Title-45 · verified September 14, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“a candidate for national, state, or local office, and a political party or other committee or group if the candidate, party, committee, or group is required to file financial information with the Alaska Public Offices Commission”
- Religious
Source: Title-45 · verified September 14, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“a church or religious organization that is exempt from filing a federal annual information return under 26 U.S.C. 6033(a)(3)(A)”
- Small organization
Threshold: $5,000 (multi)
Source: Title-45 · verified September 14, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“(A) all of the organization's functions, including solicitation, are performed by persons who are not paid for their services; and (B) an officer or member of the organization is not paid or does not otherwise receive all or a part of the assets or income of the charitable organization;”
Enforcement in Alaska
Penalties
a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 and not more than $25,000 for each violation
Source: Alaska Stat. §45.68 + §45.50.471 · verified September 23, 2026 (23 days ago) · send source
“a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 and not more than $25,000 for each violation”
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Alaska require charitable solicitation registration?
Yes. Alaska requires charitable organizations, as its statute defines them, to register. The Department of Law, Consumer Protection Unit handles registration.
Source: law.alaska.gov · verified September 16, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“Alaska law requires charitable organizations and paid solicitors to register with the Department of Law prior to soliciting contributions of money or property in Alaska.”
How much does Alaska charitable registration cost?
The initial registration fee is $40. The annual filing fee in Alaska is $40.
Source: akleg.gov · verified September 15, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“the fee for each registration or registration renewal statement filed with the department under AS 45.68.010 is $40”
When is the Alaska charitable registration filing deadline?
In Alaska, your renewal is due September 1 each year. Initial registration is due prior to soliciting contributions of money or property in Alaska.
What documents are required for Alaska charitable registration renewal?
The primary form is Charitable Organization Annual Registration. Forms and instructions: https://www.law.alaska.gov/consumer/charityreg.html
Are there any exemptions from Alaska charitable registration?
Yes. This guide cites these Alaska exemptions:
- Gaming
- Political
- Religious
- Small organization
- Whether an exemption applies depends on your facts. Read the quoted source above.
Where do I file Alaska charitable registration?
Filings go to the Department of Law, Consumer Protection Unit; the agency page names the current method.
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