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Read Before Use: This page offers general guidance on the steps required to keep information up to date on a business’ public record. There are many avenues to make updates to information on record. This page aims to provide a list of options to choose from. This information does not constitute legal advice. Each business may have unique obligations depending on the nature and scope of its operations. Consult legal counsel for additional questions.

Select the information type you would like to update for filing options with the Secretary of State

Business Name

Most Business Name changes are facilitated through Business Amendments.

Each link below directs you to our Filings, Forms & Information page for details on the selected service type, or to related internal or external resources.

Statement of Correction: A Statement of Correction is used to fix errors in a filing recorded with the Secretary of State. The original document will remain unchanged, but the filing system data will be updated to reflect the correction.
- Filing Fee: $30

Business Amendment: You may update your business name with the option to update other information that was collected during your origination filing (Formation, Incorporation or Foreign Registration).

Select a link below per your business entity type for information including fees and links to forms.

Business Type/Structure

Changing your business structure?

Most changes to a business structure require a formal conversion, but some changes like an LLC to a PLLC or a foreign becoming a Washington entity, may follow different paths. The right process depends on your current entity type, your goals, and where your business was originally formed.

Review our Business Entity Conversions page for more information.
- This page includes information on what is not considered a conversion.

Controlling Interest

Controlling Interest Questions are required by the Department of Revenue and are captured in the Annual Report or Amended Annual Report. For more information about Controlling Interest, visit the DOR REET page or contact Department of Revenue.

Each link below directs you to our Filings, Forms & Information page for details on the selected service type, or to related internal or external resources.

Statement of Correction: A Statement of Correction is used to fix errors in a filing recorded with the Secretary of State. The original document will remain unchanged, but the filing system data will be updated to reflect the correction.
- Filing Fee: $30

Timing Matters:

If the business is within the Annual Report Filing Window (within 180-days of the Annual Report Due Date), an Annual Report can be filed.
- Filing Fee:
  - Nonprofits - $80 (default fee) or $40 - Reduced fee
  - $70 – Profit Business Entity Types, including LLC
  - $10 - Nonprofit Miscellaneous & Mutual Corporation (RCW 24.06)
  - $10 - Corporation Sole

If the business is outside of the Annual Report filing window (more than 180-days before the Annual Report Due Date), an Amended Annual Report can be filed.
- Filing Fee: $10

Corporate Shares

The following information only applies to Profit and Profit Professional Service & Social Purpose Corporations.

The business’ corporate shares information can be updated through multiple filings. Refer to the different scenarios below for the option(s) available.

Each link below directs you to our Filings, Forms & Information page for details on the selected service type, or to related internal or external resources.

Business Amendment: You may update the business’ corporate shares information with the option to update other information that was collected during your origination filing (Formation, Incorporation or Foreign Registration).

Select a link below per your business entity type for information including fees and links to forms.

Update a Social Purpose Corporation - RCW 23B & 18.100

Governor

Governors can be updated through multiple filings through the Secretary of State; however, changes made to a business’s record through a Secretary of State filing does not update other state agency records. Updating or verifying information with another state agency requires direct contact with that agency, as reporting requirements may vary.

Refer to each link below based on your scenario to be directed to our Filings, Forms & Information page for details on the selected service type, or to related internal or external resources.

Business Amendment: You may update governors with the option to update other information that was collected during your origination filing (Formation, Incorporation or Foreign Registration).

Select a link below per your business entity type for information including fees and links to forms.

Initial Report: If your business is a Profit or Nonprofit Corporation entity type, you may update governors within an Initial Report, as long as an Initial Report has not yet been filed (if one has file an Amended Annual Report) and as long as you are within 120-days of your registration with the Secretary of State (date of filing of the origination filing).
- Filing Fee: $10
Statement of Correction: A Statement of Correction is used to fix errors in a filing recorded with the Secretary of State. The original document will remain unchanged, but the filing system data will be updated to reflect the correction.
- Filing Fee: $30
- Through this submission, you may:
  - Correct misspelled governor names
  - Remove governors listed by mistake
  - Add governors that were omitted

Timing Matters:

If the business is within the Annual Report Filing Window (within 180-days of the Annual Report Due Date), anAnnual Reportcan be filed.
- Filing Fee:
  - Nonprofits - $80 (default fee) or $40 - Reduced fee
  - $70 – Profit Business Entity Types, including LLC
  - $10 - Nonprofit Miscellaneous & Mutual Corporation (RCW 24.06)
  - $10 - Corporation Sole
If the business is outside of the Annual Report filing window (more than 180-days before the Annual Report Due Date), an Amended Annual Report can be filed.
- Filing Fee: $10

Nature of Business

The business’ nature of business can be updated through multiple filings. Refer to the different scenarios below for the option(s) available.

Each link below directs you to our Filings, Forms & Information page for details on the selected service type, or to related internal or external resources.

Business Amendment: You may update the nature of business with the option to update other information that was collected during your origination filing (Formation, Incorporation or Foreign Registration).

Select a link below per your business entity type for more information including fees and links to forms.

Initial Report: If your business is a Profit or Nonprofit Corporation entity type, you may update the nature of business within an Initial Report, as long as an Initial Report has not yet been filed (if one has filed, you may file an Amended Annual Report), and as long as you are within 120-days of your registration with the Secretary of State (date of filing of the origination filing).
- Filing Fee: $10
Statement of Correction: A Statement of Correction is used to fix errors in a filing recorded with the Secretary of State. The original document will remain unchanged, but the filing system data will be updated to reflect the correction.
- Through this submission, you may:
  - Correct any misspelled words
  - Remove language provided in error
  - Add or amend all language
- Filing Fee: $30

Timing Matters:

If the business is within the Annual Report Filing Window (within 180-days of the Annual Report Due Date), an Annual Report can be filed.

Filing Fee:
- Nonprofits - $80 (default fee) or $40 - Reduced fee
- $70 – Profit Business Entity Types, including LLC
- $10 - Nonprofit Miscellaneous & Mutual Corporation (RCW 24.06)
- $10 - Corporation Sole

If the business is outside of the Annual Report filing window (more than 180-days before the Annual Report Due Date), an Amended Annual Report can be filed.
- Filing Fee: $10

Ownership

Refer to our Ownership page topics below for available filing options.

Period of Duration

When forming or incorporating a business in Washington State, a period of duration is selected:

A perpetual duration (default option): the business continues indefinitely until it is voluntarily or administratively dissolved.
OR
A specified duration (a set date or number of years), after which the business will be administratively dissolved.

Each link below directs you to our Filings, Forms & Information page for details on the selected service type, or to related internal or external resources.

Business Amendment: You may update your period of duration with the option to update other information that was collected during your origination filing (Formation, Incorporation or Foreign Registration).

Select a link below per your business entity type for information including fees and links to forms.

If you have already become Administratively Dissolved due to your duration on record, visit our Period of Duration page for the necessary steps needed to update and return to active status.

Principal Office

The business’ principal office can be updated through multiple filings. Refer to the different scenarios below for the option(s) available.

Each link below directs you to our Filings, Forms & Information page for details on the selected service type, or to related internal or external resources.

Business Amendment: You may update your period of duration with the option to update other information that was collected during your origination filing (Formation, Incorporation or Foreign Registration).

Select a link below per your business entity type for information including fees and links to forms. If your business entity type is not below, you are unable to update this information through a business amendment.

Initial Report: If your business is a Profit or Nonprofit Corporation entity type, you may update principal office information within an Initial Report, as long as an Initial Report has not yet been filed (if one has filed, you may file an Amended Annual Report), and as long as you are within 120-days of your registration with the Secretary of State (date of filing of the origination filing).
- Filing Fee: $10
Statement of Correction: A Statement of Correction is used to fix errors in a filing recorded with the Secretary of State. The original document will remain unchanged, but the filing system data will be updated to reflect the correction.
- Filing Fee: $30

Timing Matters:

If the business is within the Annual Report Filing Window (within 180-days of the Annual Report Due Date), an Annual Report can be filed.
- Filing Fee:
  - Nonprofits - $80 (default fee) or $40 - Reduced fee.
  - $70 – Profit Business Entity Types, including LLC
  - $10 - Nonprofit Miscellaneous & Mutual Corporation (RCW 24.06)
  - $10 - Corporation Sole
If the business is outside of the Annual Report filing window (more than 180-days before the Annual Report Due Date), an Amended Annual Report can be filed.
- Filing Fee: $10

Purpose

The business’ purpose can be updated through multiple filings. Refer to the different scenarios below for the option(s) available.

Each link below directs you to our Filings, Forms & Information page for details on the selected service type, or to related internal or external resources.

Business Amendment: You may update the business' purpose with the option to update other information that was collected during your origination filing (Formation, Incorporation or Foreign Registration).

Select a link below per your business entity type for more information including fees and links to forms.

Statement of Correction: A Statement of Correction is used to fix errors in a filing recorded with the Secretary of State. The original document will remain unchanged, but the filing system data will be updated to reflect the correction.
- Through this submission, you may:
  - Correct any misspelled words
  - Remove language provided in error
  - Add or amend all language
- Filing Fee: $30

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