Oregon Fundraising Licensing
Below, you'll find licensing requirements for a range of fundraising activities. At a glance, you can see requirements, fees, filing instructions, and links to forms for everything from charitable gaming and cause marketing to professional fundraisers and charitable gift annuities.
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Company Licenses
Oregon Nonprofit & Fundraising Company Licenses
Oregon Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
Not required
Charitable Gift Annuity licensure is not required on the State level in Oregon.
No filing is required, but charities need to meet certain conditions before issuing charitable gift annuities. Charities that hold certificates of authority issued prior to 2006 may continue issuing charitable gift annuities if they keep an annual audited financial statement on file.
Oregon Class A or B Bingo License
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Oregon Department of Justice - Charitable Activities Section |
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| Agency Fee: | $200 for a Class A license, $100 for a Class B license. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Oregon Class A or B Monte Carlo License
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Oregon Department of Justice - Charitable Activities Section |
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| Agency Fee: | $100 for a Class A license, $40 for a Class B license. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Oregon Class A or B Raffle License
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Oregon Department of Justice - Charitable Activities Section |
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| Agency Fee: | $100 for a Class A license, $40 for a Class B license. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Oregon Class C or D Bingo License
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Oregon Department of Justice - Charitable Activities Section |
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| Agency Fee: | $40 for a Class C license, $20 for a Class D license. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Oregon Commercial Co-Venturer Registration
Not required
Commercial Co-venturer licensure is not required on the State level in Oregon.
Oregon does not currently have a traditional registration requirement for commercial co-venturers, but they may need to follow other regulations before and after fundraising events.
More information: Oregon Department of Justice - Charitable Activities SectionRegistration Not Required
Not required
Oregon Fund-Raising Firm Registration
| Agency: | Oregon Department of Justice - Charitable Activities Section |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/15/16 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form PF-10/PF-20: Fundraising Firm Annual Registration (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Fact Checked: | 12/15/16 |
Contract Filing
| Form: | Form PF-11/PF-21: Fundraising Firm Solicitation Campaign Notice |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | File a solicitation notice at least 10 days prior to the start of each solicitation campaign. |
| Fact Checked: | 8/5/19 |
Financial Reporting
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| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Within 90 days after a campaign has ended and on the anniversary of commencement for campaigns lasting more than a year. |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 8/5/19 |
Oregon Fundraising Counsel Registration
Not required
Fundraising Counsel licensure is not required on the State level in Oregon.
Fundraising counsels are exempt from license requirements provided that the counsel does not have primary responsibility for the fundraising campaign’s production or management, does not have access to contributions or the ability to pay expenses from campaign proceeds, and does not directly engage in solicitations.
Registration Not Required
Not required
Oregon Registration for Charitable Organizations
| Agency: | Oregon Department of Justice - Charitable Activities Section |
| Law: | Oregon Revised Statutes Ann., Vol. 3, § 128.610 et seq. Statutes and Rules Governing Oregon Nonprofits |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
| Fact Checked: | 1/16/19 |
One-Time Exemption Registration
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| Notes: | To obtain an exemption, file a letter describing the reason the organization is eligible for exemption along with supporting documentation. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/16/20 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Organizations required to register must do so before conducting activities, holding assets, or soliciting contributions for a charitable purpose. Corporations organized under the laws of Oregon should register immediately following incorporation. |
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| Fact Checked: | 2/22/17 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Organizations based in Oregon file Form CT-12. Out-of-state organizations file Form CT-12F. |
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| Agency Fee: | $10-200, depending on Oregon revenue and fund balance held in Oregon. Make check payable to "Oregon Department of Justice" |
| Due: | Due annually 4.5 months after the close or your organization's fiscal year. So if your fiscal year ends December 31, then the report is due May 15. |
| Penalties: | Late fees range from $20 to $100 depending on how late the renewal filing is. |
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| Fact Checked: | 2/22/17 |
Change of Fiscal Year
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Turnaround: | 1-2 business days |
| Notes: | Email charitable@doj.state.or.us to update fiscal year. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/7/18 |
Individual Licenses
Oregon Individual Nonprofit & Fundraising Licenses
Oregon Individual Professional Fundraiser Registration
Not required
Professional Solicitor licensure is not required on the State level in Oregon.
Solicitors who are not employed by a professional fundraising firm but operate independently may be required to register. Employees of professional fundraising firms are generally not required to register as an individual solicitor in Oregon.
Registration Not Required
Not required
