Charities operating in the State of Ohio are required to file a one-time registration and then submit annual reports with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. These filings are public and contribute to accountability and transparency within the charitable sector.

The Ohio attorney general’s office released a new charitable registration system in June 2025. If you had a user account for the previous system, you will need to create a new account at your first login. Follow the instructions below to transfer all organizations associated with your previous account to your new account.

Login Instructions for all users of this NEW system: https://charitableregistration.ohioago.gov/

• Click the Sign up / Sign in button.
• Click the Sign up now link.
• Enter your email address (this will be your username).
  Please use an email that you have access to and check frequently. You will be required to provide a verification code sent to this email address each time you log into the portal.
  • If you at any time had a Charitable Registration user account – enter your previous charitable registration username.
  • If you are a new PTA and have never had a Charitable Registration user account – enter your email address.                                  
  • New Registration Guide

To Research a Charity in Ohio: https://charitableregistration.ohioago.gov/Charities/ResearchCharities