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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.

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.

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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.

The following filings can be submitted on behalf of an LLC or PLLC.

Domestic Profit, Professional Service, & Social Purpose Corporations - RCW 23B & 18.100
The following filings are specific to the business entity type.

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

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

Filing Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation?

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.

The following filings can be submitted on behalf of a Nonprofit or Nonprofit Professional Service Corporation.

Registered Agent Forms The below filings are utilized to appoint, record changes to, or resign as a registered agent for a specific business.

*Registered Agents must have a physical address in Washington State.

To register a business or individual as a Commercial Registered Agent (CRA), or to record changes to a registered CRA, or to terminate a CRA registration.

Trademarks - RCW 19.77