charitable registration
Utah Charitable Registration Requirements
Does Utah require charitable solicitation registration? Utah eliminated its charitable organization registration requirement effective 2024; rules for professional fundraisers and certain commercial co-ventures remain with the Division of Consumer Protection. What that means for nonprofits fundraising in Utah, and the professional fundraiser and charitable gaming rules that still apply.
Application process
There is no charitable solicitation registration to file in Utah. Utah eliminated its charitable organization registration requirement effective 2024; rules for professional fundraisers and certain commercial co-ventures remain with the Division of Consumer Protection. Nonprofits soliciting in Utah still need their corporate registration (and a registered agent if formed out of state), and fundraising into other states can trigger those states' registration requirements. Professional fundraisers working Utah donors should confirm whether separate contractor or solicitor filings apply.
Renewals
With no charitable solicitation registration, there is nothing to renew in Utah. Keep the organization's corporate annual report and registered agent current, and track registrations in every other state where the nonprofit solicits.
Deceptive solicitation remains enforceable by Utah Division of Consumer Protection under consumer protection law even without a registration regime. Charitable gaming (raffles, bingo) is regulated separately in Utah and usually requires its own license or permit from the state or local jurisdiction.
Key statutes
- Utah charitable solicitation regime (No general registration statute) . Utah eliminated its charitable organization registration requirement effective 2024; rules for professional fundraisers and certain commercial co-ventures remain with the Division of Consumer Protection.