West Virginia Registration of Charitable Organization is the process of registering a charitable organization with the West Virginia Secretary of State. This process is required for all organizations that are seeking tax-exempt status in the state of West Virginia. To become registered, an organization must submit an application to the Secretary of State's office that includes information about the organization's mission, activities, and finances. There are two types of West Virginia Registration of Charitable Organization: the Initial Registration, which is required for all new charitable organizations, and the Renewal Registration, which must be completed annually by existing registered organizations. Both types of registration require an application fee. After the application is approved, a Certificate of Registration will be issued, which is required to apply for tax-exempt status.