The Unified Registration StatementWhat is the Unified Registration Statement? How do I use the URS? What is the most recent version of the URS? What's in the URS and how can I get it? PDF version for printing HTML version for browsing, with table of contents Which states require registration of charitable soliciting organizations and accept the URS? Which states require registration of charitable soliciting organizations and do not yet accept the URS? How do I print the URS? Who can I contact with questions?What is the Unified Registration Statement?The Unified RegistrationStatement (URS) represents an effort to consolidate the informationand data requirements of all states that require registrationof nonprofit organizations performing charitable solicitationswithin their jurisdictions. The effort is organized by the NationalAssociation of State Charities Officials and the NationalAssociation of Attorneys General, and is one part ofthe  Standardized Reporting Project, whose aim is to standardize,simplify, and economize compliance under the states' solicitationlaws.  How Do I Use the URS?The URS is an alternative to filing all of the respective registration forms produced by each of the cooperating states. In those states, a registering nonprofit may use either the state form or the URS. Thus, the URS proves most useful to nonprofits soliciting regionally or nationally and, therefore, subject to the registration laws of multiple states. But the URS may be used by any nonprofit that is registering in a state accepting it.Conceptually, the process is simple. You fill out the URS by following its accompanying instructions; photocopy the completed URS (with state-specific items, including signature lines, left blank); fill in any state-specific items; execute (i.e., sign with or without notary) according to each state's requirements; collect and attach the specified governance (for initial filings) and other documents; write a check for the prescribed registration fee (if any); and mail the package, covered by the URS, to the respective state's administering agency (See Appendix).What is the Most Recent Version of the URS?The most recent version of the URS is v. 4.01, which was released in May 2010. Version 4.01 supports 37 jurisdictions (36 states and the District of Columbia), and requires (and includes) supplemental forms for 13 jurisdictions. V 4.01 includes updates for statute changes in certain states and updated contact information. A more detailed historyof changes is available.   What's In the URS and How Can I Get It?The URS is available in two formats:HMTL (Web page) version for browsing online. You may browse this version online, but do not print those web pages for actual use.Adobe PDF for printing and submission to regulatory authorities. Only the PDF version is suitable for printing and registration purposes. You can view and print the PDF format if you have installed the free Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 7.0 or later). To obtain a fre