Does a charity need to register to solicit donations in Louisiana?

Louisiana's registration requirement is conditional — whether it applies depends on facts about the organization, such as how it solicits or whether it uses a paid fundraiser. The cited statute on this page sets out the conditions.

Are any charities exempt from registering in Louisiana?

Louisiana recognizes exemptions, and this page lists each one we check for with its statutory citation. The state, not a third party, decides whether an exemption applies.

As of 2026-07-22 · verified against primary sources

Louisiana charitable solicitation registration: requirements, fees, and deadlines

Registration	Conditional
Agency	Louisiana Department of Justice — Consumer Protection Section
Initial fee	—
Renewal fee	$25
Renewal / report due	—

Who must register

Louisiana's registration requirement is conditional — whether it applies depends on facts about your organization (see the citation below). A free scan shows how it reads for your charity.

LAC 16:III.515.B (charity 'utilizing a professional solicitor' must annually register, $25, 10 days before soliciting) + La. R.S. 51:1901.1 (solicitor-side r… · official source

Exemptions we check for

Likely exempt if it does not use a professional solicitor — Louisiana requires charitable registration only of organizations that use professional solicitors (LAC 16:III.515.B; La. R.S. 51:1901 defines the term and excludes a charity's own salaried staff).
Negative inference from LAC 16:III.515.B's express limitation to organizations 'utilizing a professional solicitor or solicitors'; no LA provision imposes re…

The state, not Steadworthy, decides whether an exemption applies.

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Citations

LAC 16:III.515.B (charity 'utilizing a professional solicitor' must annually register, $25, 10 days before soliciting) + La. R.S. 51:1901.1 (solicitor-side r… · source · verified 2026-07-22
LAC 16:III.515.B (register with the Consumer Protection Section of the Louisiana Department of Justice) · source · verified 2026-07-22
LAC 16:III.515.B ($25 annual registration fee) · source · verified 2026-07-22
Negative inference from LAC 16:III.515.B's express limitation to organizations 'utilizing a professional solicitor or solicitors'; no LA provision imposes re… · source · verified 2026-07-22

Statuses and requirements reflect public records and cited sources as of the dates shown. Informational, not legal advice.