New Jersey Fundraising Licensing

Initial Affidavit and Application for Biennial Registration

$100

Charities must register as a qualified organization with the commission before applying for local level charitable gaming permits.

Initial Affidavit and Application for Biennial Registration (Renewal)

$100

Biennially

Application for Special Permit

$100

Proof of entity registration and charitable registration are required with the application. Charities must maintain a segregated reserve fund that covers the current value of all outstanding annuity payments plus the greater of $100,000 or 10% of the reserve fund.

Annual Statement

$0

Within 120 days of the end of the calendar year. Permission may be granted for the filing to be made on a fiscal year basis.

An annual statement should be filed even if the organization did not issue annuities.

• Charities taking in less than $10,000 in Gross Contributions if all functions and fund raising activities are done by volunteers.
• Religious organizations and schools that file their curricula with the Department of Education.
• Libraries registered by the State Department of Education who meet their prescribed financial reporting requirements.

Online

$30-$250, depending on gross contributions.

• Note the list of attachments required.
• The CFO and another authorized officer must sign. Signatured need not be notarized.
• Some New Jersey counties and municipalities may require charities that solicit in-person to register prior to fundraising.

Online

$30-$250, depending on gross contributions.

Renewal is due annually 6 months after the close of your fiscal year. So if your fiscal year ends December 31, renewal is due June 30.

• Note the list of attachments required. Large organizations may need to provide audited financial statements.

Online

Use the DCA portal and start a renewal registration. You can enter the new fiscal year end month and renew for that year.