ALERT: June 13, 2025, will be the last day of in-person services in Olympia. Corporations and Charities will be moving to Tumwater. We will post our new address on Friday June 13, 2025. [POSTED 05/28/2025]

[NOTIFICATION]: The Corporations and Charities Division will be closed on Monday June 16th and Tuesday June 17th, 2025. We will reopen at our new location on Wednesday June 18, 2025. [POSTED 05/28/2025]

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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.