Phone, chat, and in-person services will be closed at 2:00pm PST on Friday, November 13th, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, November 16th, 2026. Visit our Contact Us Page for our hours of operation & reduced service dates. [POSTED 11/09/2026]
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Attorney General Notice
Have you recently received a notice from the Attorney General’s Office about dissolution? Learn more about this notice from the Attorney General's Office. [POSTED 3/17/2026]
NEW LAWS take effect June 11, 2026, impacting submissions to the Corporations and Charities Division.
Remote Workers: Clarifies that a foreign business entity that has Washington-based remote worker does not, by itself, classify an organization as doing business in the state of Washington.
Nonprofit corporations and Limited Liability Partnerships may file their Initial Report at the time of formation without an additional fee...Read about all June 11, 2026, law changes on our Public Notices Page [POSTED 06/01/2026]
User Accounts are not tied to a specific business; they are used only to access the online filing system. This means multiple accounts may file for your business. If the last individual who previously filed for your business is no longer accessible, you can simply create an online account to file online.
Accounts are required to reset their password every 120 days. The online filing system is not fully mobile compatible. Refer to mobile device tips for assistance. For best results, use a desktop or laptop computer to file.
12/30/2025
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs Opens Business Services in Cheney
CHENEY, Wash. – The Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) will launch a new regional branch to provide Corporations & Charities services on the Eastern Washington University campus, Jan. 5, 2026. The new…
11/26/2025
Make Sure Your Giving Is Assured This Holiday Season
OLYMPIA – ‘Tis the season for giving and supporting our community – just make sure you aren’t giving to scammers. As we approach Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs encourages donors to “Pause. Check the Cause” to ensure their donations are going to legitimate charities. …
06/13/2025
Corporations and Charities Division Moving to New Tumwater Location
OLYMPIA – The Corporations and Charities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State is moving to a new location to better serve its customers. The new office will be located at 243 Israel Road SE in Tumwater, Washington. It will be open for in-person services on Wednesday, June 18. The last day for business at the old location in the James M. Dolliver…
10/29/2026 - Pierce County Thriving Together Resource Event - Tacoma, WA
11/3/26 - Timber River Connections Resource Fair – Morton, WA
11/4/26 - The Small Business Liaison Team Presents: Start a Business
11/10/26 - Pause. Check the Cause Resource Tabling - Lacey, WA
11/13/26 - Pause. Check the Cause Resource Tabling - Tumwater, WA
11/13/26 - World Small Business Expo - Lynnwood, WA
11/16/26 - Pause. Check the Cause Resource Tabling - Olympia, WA
11/17/26 - Key4Women: Women in Business Forum – Confidence, Connection, & Growth - Tacoma, WA
11/20/26 - Pause. Check the Cause Resource Tabling - Yelm, WA
11/20/26 - Pause. Check the Cause Resource Tabling - Centralia, WA
12/1/26 - Giving Tuesday Resources - Tenino, WA
12/18/26 - Giving Tuesday Resources - Tenino, WA