Local Churches who need a letter to prove their tax-exempt status now have a self-service tool they can use to obtain a letter immediately.

If a Local Church has UCC Standing (Schedule 0) and is Active in the Database and Directories, they can go to the UCC.org website, and under Resources, there is a heading “Request 501(c)(3) Group Exemption Letter.” (Or simply click this link and bookmark it!) This link is directed to the Office of General Counsel webpage and a button, which allows churches to search for their church and download a letter with the church’s name and address on it. This is also useful for donors who are attempting to verify a church’s 501(c)(3) status. Churches do not have to log in to Database and Directories to download a letter.

Occasionally a church will still need help from the national setting with a letter, and they will assist as they have done in the past.