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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What is an Apostille?

An "apostille" is an authentication issued to documents for use in countries that participate in the Hague Convention of October 5,1961.

If the country of intended use does not participate in the Hague Convention, documents being sent to that country may obtain a Certificate of Authentication.

LAW CHANGES AND SERVICE REVISIONS EFFECTIVE JUNE 28, 2016

Disclaimer

Certificates are not valid for use anywhere within the United States of America, its territories or possessions.