For those who need their documents in a hurry, the Corporations Division offers expedited service and same-day service. The fee for expedited service is $100 per business entity, and expedited filings are generally processed within three business days.
* Due to system limitations, the same-day service fee ($150 per business entity) will not be assessed. Same-day service fee for front-counter transactions will be charged as an expedited fee and processed the same day if received before 3:30 p.m. Same-day services may be limited due to business hours and the quantity of filings submitted. A 30-day notice will be provided via our website and lobby signage before implementing the $150 Same Day Service fee.
To receive expedited service by mail, enclose $100 per entity (in addition to regular fees) and write "EXPEDITE" in bold letters on the outside of the envelope.
Per WAC 434-112-085(7) the Annual Report fee for Profit Business Entity types has increased to $70.
See WAC 434-112-080 and 434-112-085 for more information.
We accept cash, checks, money orders, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for your convenience. All payments must be received in US Dollars. Payments submitted to this office are not refundable WAC 434-112-075 & 434-112-085.
If you have any questions about completing forms for accessibility needs, please contact our Customer Relations team via chat, email, or phone. To ask about available alternative methods for submitting a filing or form for the visually impaired, please call 360-725-0377. Teletype (TTY) users may use Washington Relay Service by calling 711.
Disclaimer: This page is not intended to be informational or assist you in selecting an appropriate business structure. For assistance in determining the appropriate business structure, please visit the FAQs page for more information.
*Filings are subject to additional fees depending on the priority requested and delivery method.
Are you on the right page for your business? This page includes forms, fees, and instructions for all domestic business entities, foreign and domestic Registered Agents, and Washington Trademarks.
For Foreign business entities (a business that was created outside of Washington State) please click here.
| Filing by Business Entity Type | Filing Fees | Mail-In Forms | Online Filing Instructions | Filed Online? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Report - Multiple Business Entity Types | $70 - Profit Business Entity Types $10 - Miscellaneous & Mutual Nonprofit $10 - Corporation Sole |
Form | Instructions | |
| Annual Report - Nonprofit (RCW 24.03A) | $60 - Default fee $20 - Reduced fee with certification |
Form | Instructions | |
| Amended Annual Report - All types | $10 | Form | Instructions | |
| Initial Report *See below for Nonprofit types |
$10 | Form | Instructions |
* Nonprofit Corporations are not able to file an Initial Report because statute does not support it. If you need to record or list governors or a Principal Office, you may file an Amended Annual Report.
To learn more about what steps your business needs to take next, please refer to our "My Business was Administratively Dissolved" page for additional details.
Click on a business entity type below to view the available paper forms and links to online filing.
| Profit Corporation | Filing Fees | Mail-In Forms | Online Filing Instructions | Filed Online? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Incorporation | $180 | Form | Coming Soon | Yes |
| Articles of Amendment | $30 | Form | Coming Soon | Yes |
| Professional Service Corporation | Filing Fees | Mail-In Forms | Online Filing Instructions | Filed Online? |
| Articles of Incorporation | $180 | Form | Coming Soon | Yes |
| Articles of Amendment | $30 | Form | Coming Soon | Yes |
| Social Purpose Corporation | Filing Fees | Mail-in Forms | Online Filing Instructions | Filed Online? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Incorporation | $180 | Form | Coming Soon | Yes |
| Articles of Amendment | $30 | Form | Coming Soon | Yes |
| Profit, Professional Service, & Social Purpose Corporations | Filing Fees | Mail-in Forms | Online Filing Instructions | Filed Online? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Dissolution* | $0 | Form | Coming Soon | Yes |
| *A Revenue Clearance Certificate from the Department of Revenue is required. Please click here for more information. | ||||
If your nonprofit organization is, or plans to fundraise from the public, it may also be required to register with the Charities Program of the Secretary of State. Registration with the Charities Program is separate from and in addition to filings required under corporate law; Please visit the Charities Program to review the registration requirements and registration forms.
| Nonprofit Corporation | Filing Fees | Mail-in Forms | Online Filing Instructions | Filed Online? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Incorporation | $80 - Default Fee $40 - Reduced fee with certification |
Form | Coming Soon | Yes |
| Articles of Amendment | $20 | Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Nonprofit Professional Service Corporation | Filing Fees | Mail-in Forms | Online Filing Instructions | Filed Online? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Incorporation | $80 - Default Fee $40 - Reduced fee with certification |
Form | Coming Soon | Yes |
| Articles of Amendment | $20 | Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Both NP & NP Professional Service Corporations | Filing Fees | Mail-in Forms | Online Filing Instructions | Filed Online? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application for status as a Public Benefit | $20 | Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Articles of Dissolution* | $0 | Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Articles of Reorganization | $20 | Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| *A Revenue Clearance Certificate from the Department of Revenue is required. Please click here for more information. | ||||
| Host Home Registration | $20 | Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Certificate to Restated Articles | $0 | Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Nonprofit Miscellaneous and Mutual Nonprofit Corporation | Filing fees | Mail-in Forms | Online Filing Instructions | Filed Online? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Incorporation | $30 | Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Articles of Amendment | $20 | Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Articles of Reorganization | $20 | Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Articles of Dissolution | $0 | Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Limited Partnerships (LP) | Filing fees | Mail-In Forms | Online Filing Instructions | Filed Online? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Limited Partnership | $180 | Form | Coming Soon | Yes |
| Amended Certificate of Limited Partnership | $30 | Form | Coming Soon | Yes |
| Statement of Termination | $0 | Form | Coming Soon | Yes |
| Limited Liability Partnerships | Filing Fees | Mail-in Forms | Online Filing Instructions | Filed Online? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Limited Liability Partnership | $180 | Form | Coming Soon | Yes |
| Amended Certificate of Limited Liability Partnership | $30 | Form | Coming Soon | Yes |
| Notice of Withdrawal | $0 | Form | Coming Soon | Yes |
| Multiple Business Entity Types | Filing Fees | Mail-in Forms | Online Filing Instructions | Filed Online? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statement of Correction | $30 | Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Name Reservation | $20 - Nonprofit (24.03A) $30 - All other business types |
Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Withdrawal of Filed Record | $10 | Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Need a Department of Revenue Clearance Certificate. Please click here for more information | ||||
| Trademarks | Filing Fees | Mail-In Forms | Online Filing Instructions | Filed Online? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trademark Reservation | $30 per classification | Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Trademark Registration | $55 per classification | Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Trademark Renewal | $50 per classification | Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Trademark Amendment | $0 - no classification changes $50 - per additional classification |
Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Trademark Assignment | $10 $15 - with certificate |
Form | Not Available | Not Available |
| Trademark Correction | $10 | Form | Not Available | Not Available |