What is a renewal?

Renewing a registration means updating the registration information and filing a financial report for the next reporting period.  This is done once each year, and is due at the same time that the Form 990 is due to the IRS, which for most organizations is the 15th day of the fifth month after the organization’s fiscal year has concluded. Charitable organizations are granted an automatic 3-month extension of this deadline. Please note, however, that even though the e-file system will enter an automatic three-month extension, by law charities must renew and file a financial report with our office by the 15th day of the fifth month after the organization’s fiscal year, unless the IRS has authorized a later date for filing the Form 990.  Depending on the circumstances, we might request documentation of the IRS authorization. 

If you need more time than the automatic three-month extension, you may file a second extension for an additional three months.  Be sure to file the extension on or before the 17^th day after the expiration date, or you won’t be eligible for the extra time, the organization’s registration will expire, and it will be subject to late fees when it reinstates its registration.

See the table below to calculate your due date and extended deadline.

Is there a fee to renew?

Yes. See the fee schedule for current fees.

How do I file a renewal?

• Log in to your account with your user ID and password. Need help logging in?

• Click on "File a document".

• On the Available for Filing page, click on "Renew Registration." If the renewal is due within 30 days or overdue, you can also access it from your dashboard.

• Review the information on the Renew page, then click on "Continue".

• The next page will show you the steps for the renewal.

• If needed, you can review the line-by-line instructions for the registration statement.

Financial Report Due Dates