Reinstate a Nonprofit Miscellaneous & Mutual Corporation Online

Reinstatement of a Nonprofit Miscellaneous & Mutual Corporation – Online Instructions

Purpose: A Reinstatement is due within 5 years of the business entity’s dissolution date.

Filing Fee: The filing fee is $10 per Annual Report year missed.

Expedited Service: You may add expedited priority for an additional $100 at checkout, which is generally processed within three working days.

Select each section dropdown below for instruction and important information.

Business Information

This is a reference section, and it reflects the information that is currently recorded for the business. Fields to edit the information will follow and this pane will not update as you make changes.

Business Name

Perform a business entity name look up.

• If the name is still Available this will show next to the business entity name in green.
• If it shows as Not Available a business Amendment will need to be submitted and successfully filed prior to a Reinstatement being processed.

Note: Name availability is subject to final review by the Secretary of State. The system does not account for pending submissions.

Registered Agent

All businesses must designate a Registered Agent in Washington State, as required by RCW 23.95.415. The current Registered Agent on record can be edited by selecting the edit button or replaced by selecting the trash can to the right of the listed agent. The Consent of the Registered Agent is required if any changes other than contact info is made. By selecting one of the radio buttons under “Registered Agent Consent” the submitter is attesting to the statements listed.

List a new Agent Type

Choose either a Commercial or Noncommercial Registered Agent.

Commercial Registered Agent: A business or individual registered with the Secretary of State to receive legal documents on behalf of entities.

• Use the search tool, select the agent from the results, and click “Select Agent.”

Noncommercial Registered Agent: A business or individual who agrees to receive legal documents but is not registered as a commercial agent.

• Click “Add New Agent” (even if search results appear) to ensure accurate entry.
• Enter and confirm the agent’s email address 
• Provide a physical street address in Washington State (no PO Boxes or PMBs) and mailing address (optional).
• Phone number (optional).

Principal Office

This is the location where the business keeps its records. If data is prepopulated, review for accuracy and update as needed.

• Email: Enter and confirm the email address (required). ACP Participants: Only check the ACP box if you are enrolled in the Address Confidentiality Program and can provide your participant number. More information about the ACP program.
  • If you have trouble entering your address, uncheck the ACP box and try again.
• Street Address: Must be a physical address (no PO Boxes or PMBs). It does not need to be in Washington State. and mailing address (optional).
• Phone number (optional).

Governors

List the current individuals and/or businesses responsible for governing the business. If data is prepopulated, review for accuracy, and add, remove, or edit governors as needed.

To remove a governor, select the trash can icon under “Actions” in the governor list.

• ​Do not include individual names in the business entity name.
• To add a governor, select the type (individual or entity), enter the name, and click “Add Governor.”
  • Added governors will appear in the list below the entry fields.

Nature of Business

If data is prepopulated, review for accuracy and update as needed. Provide the nature of business of the business entity.

• Standard selections are available in the drop-down list
  and/or
• Check “other” to unlock the text box and enter a brief description of the nature of business.

Effective Date

Choose when the filing should take effect​​.

A future effective date will delay the updates to the business’ record until the date provided. If the date is after the expiration date, the business will be issued a delinquency notice as part of the automated notice process.

• To update the business’s record immediately upon completion, select “Date of Filing.”

Controlling Interest

This section is required by the Department of Revenue.

All answers are initially defaulted to “No”. Review for accuracy and change the answers to “Yes” if applicable.

• If the question to 1 AND 2a, are “Yes” you must report a Controlling Interest Transfer to Return per RCW 82.45.220. Indicate by checking “Yes” or “No” in question 3 if the documentation has been filed with the Department of Revenue.
• For more information about Controlling Interest, contact Department of Revenue by visiting https://www.dor.wa.gov/taxes-rates/other-taxes/real-estate-excise-tax.

Return Address for this Filing

If entered, confirmation for this filing will be sent to this address in addition to the Registered Agent’s address.

Upload additional documents

Use this section to upload any required supporting documents.

Uploading documents will delay the acceptance of the annual report until it can be reviewed in-office.

• Do not upload meeting minutes, ownership details, operating agreements, bylaws, or other internal governance documents, these uploads will be removed before the filing is completed.

Authorized Person

Provide the first and last name of the authorized person submitting the filing. Then select the checkbox next to “This document is hereby executed under penalty of law and is to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.”