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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.

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*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.

 

 

Most Requested Filings

 

Annual Report

An Annual Report is used to affirm or update business entity information recorded by the Secretary of State and must be filed yearly to maintain a business' active status. An Annual Report is due by the business entity’s expiration date, which is the last day of the month in which the business was first formed/registered with our office; and can be filed up to 180 days before the expiration date.

 

Annual Report - Multiple Business Entity Types

Can you File this Online?                Online Filing Instructions                Mail-In Forms                Filing Fees               
Yes Instructions Form $70 - Profit Business Entity Types
$10 - Miscellaneous & Mutual Nonprofit
$10 - Corporation Sole

 

Annual Report - Nonprofit Corporations (RCW 24.03A) & Nonprofit Professional Service Corporation

Can you File this Online?                Online Filing Instructions                Mail-In Forms                Filing Fees               
Yes Instructions Form $60 - Default fee
$20 - Reduced fee with certification

 

Amended Annual Report - All types

An Amended Annual Report may be used by any domestic or foreign business entity to update the principal office, governors, or the most recently recorded controlling interest questions of a business or nonprofit. This form can also be used by a nonprofit corporation, nonprofit miscellaneous and mutual corporation, or a limited liability partnership to initially list the principal office and governors if needed prior to filing its first annual report. Submission of this form does not impact the business’s expiration date and cannot replace the required annual report.

Can you File this Online?                Online Filing Instructions                Mail-In Forms                Filing Fees               
Yes Instructions Form $10

 

Initial Report

An Initial Report is used within the first 120 days of a domestic business entity’s origination to record the principal office information and the business entity’s governors. The initial report can be filed with the origination document for free or it can be submitted at any point within the first 120 days of existence for an additional fee. This document is available for the following business entities: profit corporation, profit professional service corporation, limited liability company/professional limited liability company, limited partnership/professional limited partnership, and limited liability limited partnership/professional limited liability limited partnership.

* 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.

Can you File this Online?                Online Filing Instructions                Mail-In Forms                Filing Fees               
Yes Instructions Form $10

 


Has your status changed to Administratively Dissolved or Terminated?

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.

Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) & Professional LLC (PLLC) - RCW 25.15 & 23.95

The following filings are specific to the business entity type.
 

Limited Liability Company (LLC)                                                     Filing Fees                                               Mail-In Forms    Online Filing Instructions    Filed Online?   
Certificate of Formation $180 Form Not available Yes
Amended Certificate of Formation $30 Form Not available Yes
Professional LLC (PLLC)                           Filing Fees                                               Mail-In Forms Online Filing Instructions Filed Online?
Certificate of Formation $180 Form Not available Yes
Amended Certificate of Formation $30 Form Not available Yes


The following filings can be submitted on behalf of a Limited Liability Companies (LLC) and Professional Limited Liability Companies (PLLC).

 

Limited Liability Companies and Professional Limited Liability Companies                                                 Filing Fees                                               Mail-in Forms    Online Filing Instructions    Filed Online?   
Certificate of Dissolution $0 Form Not available Yes

Domestic Profit, Professional Service, & Social Purpose Corporations - RCW 23B & 18.100

The following filings are specific to the business entity type.
 
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


The following filings can be submitted on behalf of a Profit, Professional Service, & Social Purpose Corporation.
 
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.

 

Domestic Nonprofit  (NP) &  Nonprofit Professional Service Corporations  - RCW 24.03A

The following filings are specific to the business entity type.
 
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


The following filings can be submitted on behalf of a Nonprofit or Nonprofit Professional Service Corporation.
 
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
Domestic Nonprofit Miscellaneous and Mutual Nonprofit Corporation - RCW 24.06
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
Domestic Limited Partnerships (LP) - RCW 25.10
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
Domestic Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) - RCW 25.05.500
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
Maintenance Forms
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
Registered Agent Forms
All filing and forms information for Registered Agents can now be found on our Registered Agent Topic Page
Trademarks - RCW 19.77
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

Foreign Entity Registrations