ALERT: Our office is aware of misleading notices being sent to businesses. Please visit our "Misleading Notices" page for examples. To verify required submissions, confirm any notices from our office through your business filing history. [Posted 11/12/2024]

10/24-11/1 - In-Person services will be impacted by construction to the exterior of our building. This impact will include temporary closure of our ADA ramp and may cause limited parking and customer access issues. We highly encourage customers to file business and charity documents online through CCFS. Note: Construction anticipated to last through 12/13. [POSTED 10/18/2024]

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Under new laws of 2016, the Secretary of State will not certify or attest to the signature of a notary public on a document:

  • Regarding allegiance to a government or jurisdiction;
  • Relating to the relinquishment or renunciation of citizenship, sovereignty, military status, or world service authority; or
  • Setting forth or implying a claim of immunity from the laws of jurisdictions within Washington, immunity from the laws of the State of Washington, or immunity from Federal Law.

Authenticity or certification of signatures - Attestation. RCW 43.07.032

Important Reminder:

  • Documents must be notarized prior to their request for apostille or certification
  • Los documentos deben ser notariados antes de su solicitud de apostilla o certificación
  • Link to notary guidelines RCW 42.44.100

Disclaimer

Certificates are not valid for use anywhere within the United States of America, its territories or possessions.