Nevada Charitable Solicitation Registration Statement
Nevada at a glance
- Registration
- Required, unless an exemption applies. Secretary of State, Commercial Recording Division handles it. Source
- Filing
- NV Charitable Solicitation Registration Statement (CSRS). Source
- Renewal
- Your renewal is due the last day of the month your registration was issued. Source
- Renewal fee
- $0. Source
- Exemptions
- 4 listed, each quoted. Source
Every deadline, fee and exemption quotes its source and links to it.
Overview
- Regulatory Agency
- Secretary of State, Commercial Recording Division
- Registration Required
- Yes
Track your Nevada deadlines automatically
Your Nevada renewal is due the last day of the month your registration was issued. CharityFile emails reminders before that date once you add your registration date. Reminders need a paid plan or a live trial. Initial registration is due before soliciting contributions in Nevada.
Track My Nevada Filings →Fee Schedule
| Applies to | Fee |
|---|---|
| All organizations | $0 |
Source: nvsos.gov · verified September 16, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“Is there an additional fee for the CSRS? No, there is no additional fee over and above the normal fee for filing the list of officers.”
Annual filing
Your renewal is due the last day of the month your registration was issued
Source: leg.state.nv.us · verified September 14, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“Not an entity required to file an initial or annual list with the Secretary of State pursuant to this title, the charitable organization must file the information and financial report required by subsection 2 before it solicits contributions in this State, or has contributions solicited in this State on its behalf by another person, and annually thereafter on the last day of the month in which the anniversary date of the initial filing of the information and financial report.”
Required Documents
NV Charitable Solicitation Registration Statement (CSRS). Forms and instructions: Agency page
- Financial report
For the initial registration and the renewal
Source: leg.state.nv.us · verified September 15, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a financial report must contain the financial information of the charitable organization for the most recent fiscal year. In the discretion of the Secretary of State, the financial report may be a copy of the Form 990 of the charitable organization, with all schedules except the schedules of donors, for the most recent fiscal year. If a charitable organization was first formed within the past year and does not have any financial information or a Form 990 for its most recent fiscal year, the charitable organization must complete the financial report on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State using good faith estimates for its current fiscal year.”
Exemptions
- Alumni association
Conducted by an alumni association of an accredited institution which solicits…
This exemption still requires a filing.
Source: leg.state.nv.us · verified September 16, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“Conducted by an alumni association of an accredited institution which solicits only persons who have an established affiliation with the institution”
- Family
Directed only to persons who are related within the third degree of…
This exemption still requires a filing.
Source: leg.state.nv.us · verified September 15, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“Directed only to persons who are related within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity to the officers, directors, trustees or executive personnel of the charitable organization”
- Named beneficiary
Appeals for funds to benefit a particular person or his or her immediate family…
This exemption still requires a filing.
Source: leg.state.nv.us · verified September 16, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“Appeals for funds to benefit a particular person or his or her immediate family named in the solicitation, but only if all the proceeds of the solicitation are given to or expended for the direct benefit of the person or his or her immediate family”
- Small organization
Directed only to a total of fewer than 15 persons annually
Threshold: 15 persons
This exemption still requires a filing.
Source: leg.state.nv.us · verified September 16, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“Directed only to a total of fewer than 15 persons annually”
Enforcement in Nevada
Penalties
(b) If the charitable organization is not required to file an annual list with the Secretary of State pursuant to this title, impose a penalty in the amount of $50 for the failure of the charitable organization to file the information and financial report required for registration as required pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 82A.100
Source: NRS § 82A.300 · verified September 23, 2026 (23 days ago) · send source
“(b) If the charitable organization is not required to file an annual list with the Secretary of State pursuant to this title, impose a penalty in the amount of $50 for the failure of the charitable organization to file the information and financial report required for registration as required pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 82A.100”
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nevada require charitable solicitation registration?
Yes. Nevada requires charitable organizations, as its statute defines them, to register. The Secretary of State, Commercial Recording Division handles registration.
Source: leg.state.nv.us · verified September 15, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“Except as otherwise provided in NRS 82A.110, a charitable organization shall not solicit contributions in this State, or have contributions solicited in this State on its behalf by another person, unless the charitable organization is registered with the Secretary of State pursuant to this section.”
How much does Nevada charitable registration cost?
The initial registration fee is $0. The annual filing fee in Nevada is $0.
Source: nvsos.gov · verified September 16, 2026 (1 mo ago) · send source
“Is there an additional fee for the CSRS? No, there is no additional fee over and above the normal fee for filing the list of officers.”
When is the Nevada charitable registration filing deadline?
In Nevada, your renewal is due the last day of the month your registration was issued. Initial registration is due before soliciting contributions in Nevada.
What documents are required for Nevada charitable registration renewal?
The primary form is NV Charitable Solicitation Registration Statement (CSRS). Forms and instructions: https://www.nvsos.gov/licensing/charitable-organizations
Are there any exemptions from Nevada charitable registration?
Yes. This guide cites these Nevada exemptions:
- Alumni association
- Family
- Named beneficiary
- Small organization
- Whether an exemption applies depends on your facts. Read the quoted source above.
Where do I file Nevada charitable registration?
Filings go to the Secretary of State, Commercial Recording Division; the agency page names the current method.
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