Who must register?
The Charitable Solicitations Act applies to almost every person or entity that conducts charitable solicitations in the state of Washington. In most cases, involvement in this type of activity generally requires registration with the state. This includes organizations located outside the state of Washington soliciting Washington State residents. “Charitable Organization” is broadly defined. If the entity conducts a charitable solicitation, it is considered a “Charitable Organization” for purposes of this statute, even if you do not think of the entity as a charity.
