Notification: NEW LAWS take effect June 11, 2026, impacting submissions to the Corporations and Charities Division. Read about the June 11, 2026, law changes [POSTED 06/01/2026]
Notification: NEW LAWS take effect June 11, 2026, impacting submissions to the Corporations and Charities Division. Read about the June 11, 2026, law changes [POSTED 06/01/2026]
None at this time.
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]
*Online Submission required: WAC 434-112-035
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…
06/11/2026
Central WA Conference for the Greater Good 2026 - Toppenish, WA
06/23/2026
¡Taller de requisitos y recursos para pequeñas empresas! - Wenatchee, WA
06/24/2026
Small Business Requirements & Resources Workshop - Moses Lake, WA
Small Business Requirements & Resources Workshop - Wenatchee, WA
07/15/2026
Timber River Connections Resource Fair - Chehalis, WA
08/19/2026
Now open in Eastern Washington! Visit our new location in Cheney for in-person same-day service supporting:
This location provides same-day service only. We charge a $150 same-day service fee and record all visits to public record.
