2026 RE-CHARTER APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Welcome
Dear Members:
We have all seen the growing Latino population and the impact we will have in the future. That impact will not be felt unless we are organized and working together as one. That, after all, is what LULAC has set out to accomplish, and that is what our founding fathers foresaw when they first gathered in Corpus Christi, TX, in 1929.
I want to thank you for your dedication and strong commitment to the League. I look forward to working with you on strengthening and sustaining our membership so that we can continue our legacy of accomplishment for the future.
Attached are the necessary forms to re-charter with the League of United Latin American Citizens. For PDF versions of these forms, please visit our website at www.lulac.org/recharter. Using any forms other than the enclosed or online forms will delay the re-chartering process for your council. All paperwork must be retumed to process the charter, including the Annual Charter Agreement. All applications with proper payment are due at the LULAC Membership Office on January 1, 2026. There is a 59-day grace period extended until February 28, 2026.
Be sure to submit all required paperwork and fees to your state and district directors, where applicable. Remember that each council must be in good standing with its state and district offices to be in good standing with the National Office.
Only new members will receive a lapel pin. Ali paperwork, membership cards, and lapel pins will be sent to the President of each council so that they can be disbursed to each council member.
The Membership Office, headquartered in E! Paso, Texas, can be reached at (915) 577-0726 and is available to serve you Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Please contact this office if you need any assistance with membership. Our staff is always happy to help you realize LULAC's mission in your community.
If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Membership Services at the address below or visit our website att www.LULAC.org.
I wish you all much success in all your endeavors.
INSTRUCTIONS
LULAC Councils that wish to re-charter must complete all of the steps below in order to keep their council’s charter in good standing
- Application for Re-Charter/ Contact Information Form: Complete the required information with the name of the person who will be the primary contact; this person is usually the council president or treasurer. Also, be sure to include your council's IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN). All LULAC Councils must have an EIN, also known as your Tax ID Number. New Councils must get an EIN through the IRS (see www.lulac.org/ein and the form included at the end of this application). Be sure to submit your EIN once received from the IRS to the Membership Office and on the Council membership roster. Also, Councils must be registered and in compliance with their respective state non-profit requirements.
- Contact Information Release Form: This form is a contact information release waiver authorizing the LULAC National Office to share contact information for official LULAC business.
- New Member Application: Each new member is required to complete a 2026 Application for New Members. Two members of a neighboring council in good standing may sign to attest to the application. If a local council is not available, two members of the organizing council may sign for the person applying for membership.
- Annual Council Charter Agreement: This agreement is part of the bylaws of the organization that explain the responsibilities and duties of the council, members, and the national organization. Sign and date the document. Keep a copy for your records and return the original to the Membership Office. If the Membership Office does not receive this signed agreement, your charter will not be renewed, and this application will be returned to you.
- Proof of IRS Filing & Tax Compliance Checklist: : Each charted LULAC council has to submit a Financial Activity Report or proof that a 990-N (e-Postcard) was filed with the IRS. All LULAC Councils must electronically submit Form 990-N or thee-Postcard unless they choose to file a complete Form 990 or Form 990-EZ instead. The IRS considers each chartered LULAC Council a 50l(c) 4 nonprofit organization under LULAC National's group exemption. This checklist will help your council comply with IRS regulations covering 501(c) 4 nonprofit organizations. Complete it in full, make a copy, and return it to the membership office with proof of IRS filing. In addition, Councils must certify that the requirements of their respective state are current and in compliance.
- Worksheet and Council Membership Roster: Print or type the name, address, city/state zip code, and telephone number with the area code. Please note that ten members are required to maintain a council. Include fax numbers and email addresses. Please list members in alphabetical order if possible. Also, indicate the elected office of each member: Pres, VP, Sec, Treas, Parl, Chap, Sgt at Arms. Also, indicate whether Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., Rev., or any other relevant title. Also, please do not forget to include your EIN. Lack of an EIN will cause your council not to be recognized as tax-exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c) 4 of the IRS code. The lack of an EIN for your council will require review of the council's compliance with the LULAC Constitution, Article I, Section 2.
NOTE: Once the appropriate forms are completed and the dues calculated, make your checks payable to LULAC National for the total remittance due. National will not accept dues for district or state. Remember to always keep a copy of all paperwork and checks for your records. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lupe Morales, Director of Membership Services, at (915) 577-0726 or via email at [email protected]. Mail check with completed forms to the Membership Office in El Paso, Texas
Please fill/download/print your Re-Charter Forms
Re-Charter Forms
Submit your forms electronically
Pay your National dues online
