# Guidelines for the Streamlined Process of Applying for Recognition of Section 501(c)(3) Status
> **IRS** · Final regulations and removal of temporary regulations. · Published 2017-06-30 · Effective 2017-06-30 · 82 FR 29730
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-13866
- **Category:** tax-irs
- **Sub-agency:** IRS
- **Federal Register citation:** 82 FR 29730
- **CFR reference:** 26 CFR 1
- **Publication date:** 2017-06-30
- **Effective date:** 2017-06-30
- **Treasury docket:** TD 9819
## Abstract

This document contains final regulations that allow the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to adopt a streamlined application process that eligible organizations may use to apply for recognition of tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). The final regulations affect organizations seeking recognition of tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/06/30/2017-13866/guidelines-for-the-streamlined-process-of-applying-for-recognition-of-section-501c3-status)
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