1. (a) In accordance with RSA 7:28-b, fund raising counsel shall register with the charitable trusts unit prior to performing services in New Hampshire on behalf of a charitable trust and thereafter on an annual basis on or before the anniversary date of the initial registration by submitting Form NHCT-20 “Application for Registration or Renewal of Fund Raising Counsel,” effective September 2022, available on www.doj.nh.gov/charitable-trusts/forms.htm. Registration shall be effective for one year from the date it is accepted by the charitable trusts unit.

2. (b) Fund raising counsel shall supply with Form NHCT-20 the following:

   1. (1) With the initial application, articles of incorporation or other formation document with any amendments; and
   2. (2) A detailed explanation or documentation of any action taken by a state or federal agency or court to deny, suspend, revoke, or enjoin registration of fundraising counsel.
3. (c) Form NHCT-20 shall be signed under oath by a duly authorized representative of the fund raising counsel. Form NHCT-20 may be submitted by an authorized agent if the form is electronically filed and the fund raising counsel submits for the applicable year Form NHCT-50 “Authorization for Electronic Filing by Agent,” pursuant to Jus 412.
4. (d) The completed Form NHCT-20 shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $150.00.
5. (e) Form NHCT-20 shall be submitted to the charitable trusts unit either in hardcopy or online at www.doj.nh.gov/charitable-trusts/forms.htm.

Source. #13455, eff 10-7-22; ss by #14162, eff 12-27-24