--- title: 10DLC Registration for Nonprofits - 501(c)3, 501(c)4, 501(c)5 description: Understand 10DLC (ten-digit long code) for high-volume texting. This guide covers registration requirements for nonprofits and organizations, how to submit and track your registration, manage multiple subaccounts, rate limits, and troubleshooting tips. --- [Skip to content](https://support.scaletowin.com/10dlc-registration-for-nonprofits-501c3-501c4-501c5#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [![stw\_logo\_navy\_fullcolor-4](https://support.scaletowin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/stw_logo_navy_fullcolor-4.png?width=160&height=104&name=stw_logo_navy_fullcolor-4.png)](https://www.scaletowin.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://support.scaletowin.com/contact) [Contact us](https://support.scaletowin.com/contact?hsLang=en) Hi! How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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[10DLC](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text-phone-number-registration?hsLang=en#10dlc) # 10DLC Registration for Nonprofits - 501(c)3, 501(c)4, 501(c)5 | **TABLE OF CONTENTS** | | --- | | - [What is 10DLC?](https://support.scaletowin.com/10dlc-registration-for-nonprofits-501c3-501c4-501c5#What_is_10DLC) - [10DLC Registration Requirements](https://support.scaletowin.com/10dlc-registration-for-nonprofits-501c3-501c4-501c5#Registration_Requirements_10DLC) - [Register For 10DLC](https://support.scaletowin.com/10dlc-registration-for-nonprofits-501c3-501c4-501c5#Register_for_10DLC) - [View The Status Of Your Registration](https://support.scaletowin.com/10dlc-registration-for-nonprofits-501c3-501c4-501c5#View_the_status_of_your_registration) - [Rate Limits](https://support.scaletowin.com/10dlc-registration-for-nonprofits-501c3-501c4-501c5#Rate_Limits) - [Special Cases](https://support.scaletowin.com/10dlc-registration-for-nonprofits-501c3-501c4-501c5#Special_Cases) - [Registering Multiple Teams](https://support.scaletowin.com/10dlc-registration-for-nonprofits-501c3-501c4-501c5#Registering_Multiple_Teams) - [Example: Group with Multiple Chapters](https://support.scaletowin.com/10dlc-registration-for-nonprofits-501c3-501c4-501c5#Example_Group_with_Multiple_Chapters) - [Troubleshooting](https://support.scaletowin.com/10dlc-registration-for-nonprofits-501c3-501c4-501c5#Troubleshooting) - [Suggested Articles](https://support.scaletowin.com/10dlc-registration-for-nonprofits-501c3-501c4-501c5#suggested-articles) |   ### **What is 10DLC?** 10DLC stands for ten-digit long code. Adding 10DLC phone numbers to your account allows you to use a local area code for your sending number. Unlike a personal phone number, 10DLC lets you send high volumes of texts quickly.  Carriers only allow verified groups to use 10DLC. Verification requires registration, which involves confirming your organization's identity and how contacts sign up for your texts.  **Note:** Registrations have to be vetted by a third-party organization and can take **7-10 business days** to complete once submitted to Scale to Win. Registrations can take longer if issues arise.  ### **10DLC Registration Requirements** 10DLC registration requires details on sender, content, and opt-in method. ([Click here](https://support.scaletowin.com/10dlc-registration-requirements?hsLang=en)for an in-depth explanation of each requirement)   Here are the key requirements:  - **Your organization’s legal name & address** - **EIN (Tax ID)** - **Active Website** - **Messaging terms and privacy policy** - **Sample messages** Confirm the information matches your IRS or government forms. This ensures carriers and their vendors can verify your organization’s legitimacy with official records.  **Note:** To successfully register, 501(c) organizations need documentation from the IRS confirming tax-exempt status such as a letter of determination (for C3s) or 8976 form (for C4s). Don't have either? [Click here](https://calendly.com/scale-to-win/10dlc-q-a?month=2025-06) to schedule a meeting with our Registration Ops team, or [submit a ticket to our Client Support team](https://support.scaletowin.com/contact?hsLang=en)**.** **Register for 10DLC** 501(c)3s, 501(c)4s, 501(c)5 nonprofits can register for 10DLC by filling out the registration form in the **Phone Numbers** page of your Scale to Win Text account. **1.** Navigate to your account’s **Phone Numbers** page and click the **Register for 10DLC** button. ![V-WZ6JzwNmXU7vroV2uS8HBSK4NLgVrGqg](https://support.scaletowin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V-WZ6JzwNmXU7vroV2uS8HBSK4NLgVrGqg.png?width=670&height=362&name=V-WZ6JzwNmXU7vroV2uS8HBSK4NLgVrGqg.png) **2.** This takes you to the 10DLC registration form.  **3.** Select your **Organization Type** from the drop-down menu and proceed to fill out the required fields.      ![oHDZVErNzQu6HbWvxiv\_ybJl6xJuBiZ5Bw](https://support.scaletowin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/oHDZVErNzQu6HbWvxiv_ybJl6xJuBiZ5Bw.png?width=670&height=292&name=oHDZVErNzQu6HbWvxiv_ybJl6xJuBiZ5Bw.png) **4.** Once you’ve completed this form, click **Submit For Review.** **![XO7LhWmp7AWOXUJYVZHXfzwqLnAVwCMtJg](https://support.scaletowin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/XO7LhWmp7AWOXUJYVZHXfzwqLnAVwCMtJg.png?width=670&height=111&name=XO7LhWmp7AWOXUJYVZHXfzwqLnAVwCMtJg.png)** ### **View The Status Of Your Registration** After you submit your form, you can view the status of your registration in your **Phone Numbers** page. Expect your registration to remain in "pending" status for 7-10 business days while downstream vendors read through your submission for approval. ![gv7it\_BUEpXAsmvfRXpjnQxjKZd7C3GamQ](https://support.scaletowin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gv7it_BUEpXAsmvfRXpjnQxjKZd7C3GamQ.png?width=670&height=107&name=gv7it_BUEpXAsmvfRXpjnQxjKZd7C3GamQ.png) Once your registration is approved, the pending banner will disappear and Organization Owners will receive an automated email confirming a 10DLC phone number has been added to your account.  Your **Phone Numbers** page will update to show your 10DLC number(s) and allow you to add up to 49 numbers to the registration. ![-UTdGhm68-NRgKVv0XSWSD\_eyu8hm40CkA](https://support.scaletowin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/-UTdGhm68-NRgKVv0XSWSD_eyu8hm40CkA.png?width=670&height=428&name=-UTdGhm68-NRgKVv0XSWSD_eyu8hm40CkA.png) ### **Rate Limits** 501(c) non-profit organizations and private entities are subject to a daily cap on how many text segments can be sent from a 10DLC registration. Read more about [nonprofit rate limits on 10DLC here](https://support.scaletowin.com/10dlc-rate-limits?hsLang=en). ### **Special Cases** If you’re a: - non-profit with multiple legal entities & Tax IDs - non-profit with one Tax ID but many different sub groups - non-profit strictly performing polling [Please schedule a call with us](https://calendly.com/scale-to-win/10dlc-q-a)to ensure proper registration. **Registering Multiple Teams** Accounts with multiple teams or subaccounts can register individual subaccounts for 10DLC by following the same steps above. To set up subaccounts, follow the steps outlined [in this article](https://support.scaletowin.com/organization-settings-subaccounts?hsLang=en). For each subaccount you wish to register as a separate entity, submit the 10DLC registration form in that subaccount's **Phone Numbers** page. **Note**: To apply the same 10DLC registration to more than one subaccount, reach out [to our Client Support team.](https://support.scaletowin.com/contact?hsLang=en) ### **Example: Group with Multiple Chapters** If your multi-chapter organization (single EIN) requires separate subaccounts for each chapter, (e.g., one per state) create the subaccounts first. Then, specify in your 10DLC registration whether it applies to all or specific subaccounts. ### **Troubleshooting** If you have issues submitting your registration form, or have general questions about the registration process, [click here](https://calendly.com/scale-to-win/10dlc-q-a?month=2025-06) to book time to chat with our Registration Ops Team, or [submit a ticket to our Client Support team](https://support.scaletowin.com/contact?hsLang=en). ### Suggested Articles: - [10DLC Rate Limits](https://support.scaletowin.com/10dlc-rate-limits?hsLang=en) - [10DLC Overview, Fees, and FAQs](https://support.scaletowin.com/10dlc-overview-fees-and-faqs?hsLang=en) - [10DLC Trust Scores: What Non-Profits Need to Know](https://support.scaletowin.com/10dlc-trust-scores-what-non-profits-need-to-know?hsLang=en) - [Crafting a Compliant Website for 10DLC & Toll-Free Registration](https://support.scaletowin.com/crafting-a-compliant-website-for-10dlc-toll-free-registration?hsLang=en) - [Scale to Win Text](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Getting Started](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text?hsLang=en#getting-started) - [Creating Text Campaigns](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text?hsLang=en#creating-text-campaigns) - [Navigating Your Menu & Features](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text?hsLang=en#navigating-your-menu-features) - [Integrations & Data Management](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text?hsLang=en#integrations-data-management) - [Best Practices, Troubleshooting & FAQs](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text?hsLang=en#best-practices-troubleshooting-faqs) - [Glossary](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text?hsLang=en#glossary) - [Scale To Win Text | Phone Number Registration](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text-phone-number-registration?hsLang=en#main-content) - [10DLC](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text-phone-number-registration?hsLang=en#10dlc) - [Short Code](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text-phone-number-registration?hsLang=en#short-code) - [Compliance Guidelines](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text-phone-number-registration?hsLang=en#compliance-guidelines) - [Scale To Win Text | Phone Number Types](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text-phone-number-types?hsLang=en#main-content) - [10DLC](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text-phone-number-types?hsLang=en#10dlc) - [Short Code](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text-phone-number-types?hsLang=en#short-code) - [Scale To Win Text | Guides for Texters](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text-guides-for-texters?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Getting Started](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text-guides-for-texters?hsLang=en#getting-started) - [Texter View](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-text-guides-for-texters?hsLang=en#texter-view) - [Scale to Win Dialer](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-dialer?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Getting Started](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-dialer?hsLang=en#getting-started) - [Creating Call Campaigns](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-dialer?hsLang=en#creating-call-campaigns) - [Features](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-dialer?hsLang=en#features) - [Navigating Your Menu](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-dialer?hsLang=en#navigating-your-menu) - [Managing Call Campaigns](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-dialer?hsLang=en#managing-call-campaigns) - [Integrations & Data Management](https://support.scaletowin.com/scale-to-win-dialer?hsLang=en#integrations-data-management) - [Caller Academy | Guides for Callers](https://support.scaletowin.com/caller-academy-guides-for-callers?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Getting Started](https://support.scaletowin.com/caller-academy-guides-for-callers?hsLang=en#getting-started) - [Making Calls & Clicking](https://support.scaletowin.com/caller-academy-guides-for-callers?hsLang=en#making-calls-clicking) - [Billing](https://support.scaletowin.com/billing?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Setting up your billing portal](https://support.scaletowin.com/billing?hsLang=en#setting-up-your-billing-portal) - [Payment Methods](https://support.scaletowin.com/billing?hsLang=en#payment-methods) - [Understanding Charges](https://support.scaletowin.com/billing?hsLang=en#understanding-charges) [![stw\_logo\_navy\_fullcolor-3](https://support.scaletowin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/stw_logo_navy_fullcolor-3.png?width=100&height=65&name=stw_logo_navy_fullcolor-3.png "stw_logo_navy_fullcolor-3")](http://scaletowin.com) Copyright © 2025, Scale to Win