Contact Us
Now open in Eastern Washington! Visit the new Corporations & Charities Division location in Cheney, WA for in-person same-day service supporting:
- Apostille Services
- Business Entity Filings
- Record Services
- Registered Agent Filings
- Trademark Services
This location provides same-day service only. We charge a $150 same-day service fee and record all visits to public record.
Phone Number
This number connects customers with staff at both the Eastern and Western Regional Branches. If you need to speak with staff at the Eastern Regional Branch, ask to be connected with them.
Chat and phone hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST on Fridays. View the Corporations & Charities Division State Holiday closures & reduced service dates
In-Person Services
Eastern Washington
960 Washington St
Cheney, WA 99004
Map of Cheney location
Hours in Cheney
- Monday-Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST
- Closed on Thursdays. In-person services are subject to other closures & reduced hours dates.
This location provides the following services.
- Apostille Services
- Business Entity Filings
- Record Services
- Registered Agent Filings
- Trademark Services
This location provides same-day service only. All filings will be charged a $150 same-day service fee and will be processed and recorded to public record during your visit.
We must receive your documents 30 minutes prior to closing to meet the same-day cutoff.
This location cannot receive mail. The Corporations & Charities Division only has one mailing address. All mail must be sent to the address linked below.
Commercial couriers such as UPS and FEDEX Commercial couriers such as UPS and FEDEX must use the Corporations & Charities Division Overnight address.
Western Washington
*243 Israel Rd SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Map of Tumwater location
Hours in Tumwater
- Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST
- Fridays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST
We must receive your documents by 30 minutes prior to closing to meet the same-day cutoff. Service of Process cannot be processed as a same-day filing.
In-person services are subject to closure & reduced hours. View the Corporations & Charities Division State Holiday closures & reduced service dates
*This address can only receive overnight deliveries by a commercial carrier.
Chat or Call
Customer Alert
Have you received a text message? The Corporations and Charities Division does not send text messages.
Don’t be mislead! Learn more about current, misleading third-party solicitations.
Skip the wait - chat with Secretary of State staff today!
With an average wait time of less than a minute, chat is the fastest way to reach us. Corporations & Charities Division experts are ready to answer your questions, provide step-by-step guidance, and support you through the filing process. Plus, you'll receive a transcript of your conversation for your records.
Chat with the Customer Relations team
Phone Number
This number connects customers with staff at both the Eastern and Western Regional Branches. If you need to speak with staff at the Eastern Regional Branch, ask to be connected with them.
Chat and Phone services are subject to closure & reduced hours. View the Corporations & Charities Division State Holiday closures & reduced service dates
Mail Filing Submission
The Secretary of State Corporations & Charities Division has only one mailing address.
PO Box 40234
Olympia, WA 98504-0234
Commercial couriers such as UPS and FEDEX must use the Corporations & Charities Division Overnight address.
We receive a high volume of emails and answer them in the order received. If you need an immediate response, contact us by chat or phone during our service hours.
- Apostille: [email protected]
- Charities: [email protected]
- Corporations: [email protected]
- Domestic Partnership: [email protected]
- Records: [email protected]
- Trademarks: [email protected]
ADA Assistance Requests
If you require accessibility support, please contact Secretary of State Corporations & Charities Division staff through one of the following options:
- Chat with the Customer Relations team
- Call the Customer Relations team
- 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.
- In-Person services information
Chat and Phone & in-person services are subject to closure & reduced hours. View our State Holiday & reduced service dates
State Holidays & Reduced Service Dates
- 2026
-
Thursday, January 1st
- Closed: New Year's Day
Monday, January 19th
- Closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friday, January 30th
- Phone and Chat hours reduced to 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (PST)
Monday, February 16th
- Closed: Presidents' Day
Friday, February 27th
- Phone and Chat hours reduced to 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (PST)
Friday, April 10th
- Phone and Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (PST); Eastern and Western In Person services close at 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Friday, May 8th
- Phone and Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (PST); Eastern and Western In Person services close at 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Monday, May 25th
- Closed: Memorial Day
Friday, June 12th
- Phone and Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (PST); Eastern and Western In Person services close at 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Friday, June 19th
- Closed: Juneteenth Day
Friday, July 3rd
- Closed: Independence Day
Friday, July 10th
- Phone and Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (PST); Eastern and Western In Person services close at 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Friday, August 14th
- Phone and Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (PST); Eastern and Western In Person services close at 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Monday, September 7th
- Closed: Labor Day
Friday, September 11th
- Phone and Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (PST); Eastern and Western In Person services close at 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Friday, October 9th
- Phone and Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (PST); Eastern and Western In Person services close at 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Wednesday, November 11th
- Closed: Veterans' Day
Friday, November 13th
- Phone and Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (PST); Eastern and Western In Person services close at 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Thursday, November 26th
- Closed: Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 27th
- Closed: Native American Heritage Day
Friday, December 11th
- Phone and Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (PST); Eastern and Western In Person services close at 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Friday, December 25th
- Closed: Christmas Day