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.
Email: An email address is required for the Registered Agent & Principal Office fields, per WAC 434-112-045(4).
1. Visit our Corporations and Charities Filing System (opens in new tab) landing page and log in to your account.
2. Once logged in, select “Reactivate a Business” from the navigation bar on the left side. Search for your business by entering your UBI number or Business Name, then select the “Search” button.
3. Select the desired business from the business search results then select the “Continue” button.
A pop up will appear which will provide the date of the administrative dissolution and the date until the business entity is eligible to submit the Reinstatement.
Once you select “Yes” the page will advance to the online Reinstatement to be completed.
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.
Perform a business entity name look up.
Note: Name availability is subject to final review by the Secretary of State. The system does not account for pending submissions.
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.
Noncommercial Registered Agent: A business or individual who agrees to receive legal documents but is not registered as a commercial agent.
This is the location where the business keeps its records. If data is prepopulated, review for accuracy and update as needed.
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.
If data is prepopulated, review for accuracy and update as needed. Provide the nature of business of the business entity.
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.
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 entered, confirmation for this filing will be sent to this address in addition to the Registered Agent’s address.
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.
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.”
4. Confirm the information is accurate and all sections marked with red asterisks are complete.
5. Within the Review page, confirm the information is correct.
6. Select a maximum of five items, then select “Checkout”.
7. Review the items in your cart, then select “Proceed to Checkout”.
8. Enter the required payment information and select “Place your Order”.
Next Steps: Upon review and acceptance by Secretary of State staff. Your status will return to active, and all documents associated with this filing will be available in the user account’s “Notices and Filed Documents” folder.
Monitor your email address for any contact from the Secretary of State regarding confirmation or the need for corrections.