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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Domestic Business means your business will be a Washington Business and has filed origination documents with Washington State Office of the Secretary of State.

 

Foreign Business means your business is governed by the law of a jurisdiction other than the state of Washington, and is registered in a different state, territory or country.