Louisiana (LA) · Requirement Summary

Louisiana charitable solicitation requirements summary

A quick, operational table pulled from the Master State Requirements (MSR). Use this as a starting point for planning filings and tracking risk.

Requirement Summary Table

Columns removed: processing times, last verified, and confidence score.

Requirement	Louisiana (LA)
Filing Authority	Louisiana Department of Justice (Attorney General) — Public Protection Division
Filing Method	Submit URS + attachments; pay fee online or by mail Mail/submit to DOJ Public Protection Division (Baton Rouge)
Filing Calendar & Triggers	Charities that solicit in LA using a professional solicitor must register annually Registration must be filed at least 10 days prior to soliciting
Filing Due Date	At least 10 days before solicitation; renew annually thereafter.
Renewal Detail	Renew annually using URS + renewal checklist items $25 annual fee
Extensions Calendar	Not specified in DOJ guidance (treat as none).
Exemptions	• If exempt, submit exemption form (LA DOJ)
Good Standing Required for Charity Filing?	No
Solicitation while Curing Deficiencies?	No
Enforcement Posture	Moderate
Recovery Method	Submit complete URS packet + fee If lapsed, file renewal packet before any further solicitation
Required Documents	URS (v3.10) Articles of Incorporation Bylaws Contracts with professional solicitors (if any) List of other states where registered IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter
Financial Audit/Review Thresholds	N/A (LA guidance: Form 990 not required for annual registrations).
Schedule B Reaction Rule (Donor Names)	Remove
Signature Requirements	Sworn certification under penalty of perjury; notary block on URS (if required).
High-Risk Traps / Enforcement Notes	LA guidance is tied to use of professional solicitors; rule set differs from typical 'all charities' states LA does not require IRS Form 990 for annual registrations Plan lead time: at least 10 days prior to solicitation

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