Oregon (OR) · Requirement Summary
Oregon charitable solicitation requirements summary
A compact operational summary pulled from our Master State Requirements (MSR). Use this as a quick reference for filing authority, cadence, documents, and common traps.
Requirement Summary
Key requirements for Oregon (OR).
| Filing Authority | Oregon Department of Justice – Charitable Activities Section |
|---|---|
| Filing Method | Online filing system (preferred); fax/mail accepted for some items |
| Filing Calendar & Triggers | Annual report required for registered charities (fiscal-year based) |
| Filing Due Date | 4 months + 15 days after fiscal year end |
| Renewal Detail | File CT-12/CT-12F/CT-12S with attachments; public record once filed |
| Extensions Calendar | 6-month extension available if requested on/before original due date (online/fax/mail) |
| Exemptions | AG may exempt certain organizations; otherwise all registered must file annual report |
| Good Standing Required for Charity Filing? | Yes |
| Solicitation while Curing Deficiencies? | No |
| Enforcement Posture | High |
| Recovery Method | File back-year CT-12s (oldest→newest) + fees/late fees; respond to DOJ deficiency notices |
| Required Documents | CT-12 series; IRS return; financial statements; contracts/attachments as required; foreign qualification info for CT-12F |
| Financial Audit/Review Thresholds | Audit/review thresholds apply at higher revenue/contribution levels per DOJ instructions |
| Schedule B Reaction Rule (Donor Names) | Remove (because filings become public record; redact donor names unless DOJ requires unredacted) |
| Signature Requirements | Electronic accepted via online filing; authorized officer |
| High-Risk Traps / Enforcement Notes | Public record risk; late fee posture; extension must be requested by original due date |
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