File a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation and either a certified copy of Articles of Incorporation or an original signed copy of mortgages in the organization’s parish (it must be filed within 30 days after filing of the Articles of Incorporation).
HOW TO REGISTER WITH THE LOUISIANA STATE’S ATTORNEY GENERAL:
File Unified Registration Statement Form, together with: a copy of the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and the organization’s IRS Form 990.
Send to: Office of the Attorney General Public Protection Division 1885 N. 3rd Street. 4th Fl. Baton Rouge, LA 70802
The filing fee is $25
Note some voluntary health organizations, educational institutes, and religious organizations are exempt from this filing. For details call the Attorney General’s Office: (225) 326-6400
For Public Charities: Please go to the IRS website to determine which of the three forms to file: Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-N.
For Private Foundations: You are required to submit the Form 990-PF.
LOUISIANA STATE’S ATTORNEY GENERAL:
File Unified Registration Statement Form (must be filed only if there are changes to the original application or if the organization utilizes a professional solicitor to fundraise)