Contact Us
Now open in Eastern Washington! Visit our new location in Cheney for in-person same-day service supporting:
- Apostille Services
- Business Entity Filings
- Record Services
- Registered Agent Filings
- Trademark Services
This location provides same-day service only. We charge a $150 same-day service fee and record all visits to public record.
In-Person Services
Eastern Washington
960 Washington St
Cheney, WA 99004
Map of Cheney location
Hours in Cheney
- Monday-Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST
- Closed on Thursdays and state legal holidays.
This location provides the following services.
- Apostille Services
- Business Entity Filings
- Record Services
- Registered Agent Filings
- Trademark Services
This location provides same-day service only. All filings will be charged a $150 same-day service fee and will be processed and recorded to public record during your visit.
We must receive your documents 30 minutes prior to closing to meet the same-day cutoff.
This location cannot receive mail. The Secretary of State Corporations & Charities Division has only one mailing address.
Commercial couriers such as UPS and FEDEX must use our overnight address.
Western Washington
*243 Israel Rd SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Map of Tumwater location
Hours in Tumwater
- Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST
- Fridays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST
We must receive your documents by 30 minutes prior to closing to meet the same-day cutoff. Service of Process cannot be processed as a same-day filing.
We are closed on state legal holidays.
*This address can only receive overnight deliveries by a commercial carrier.
Chat or Call
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With an average wait time of less than a minute, chat is the fastest way to reach us. Our experts are ready to answer your questions, provide step-by-step guidance, and support you through the filing process. Plus, you'll receive a transcript of your conversation for your records.
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Phone Number
Chat and phone hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST on Fridays. We are closed on state legal holidays and have reduced service dates.
Mail Filing Submission
The Secretary of State Corporations & Charities Division has only one mailing address.
PO Box 40234
Olympia, WA 98504-0234
Commercial couriers such as UPS and FEDEX must use our overnight address.
We receive a high volume of emails and answer them in the order received. If you need an immediate response, contact us by chat or phone during our service hours.
| Apostille: | [email protected] |
| Charities: | [email protected] |
| Corporations: | [email protected] |
| Domestic Partnership: | [email protected] |
| Records: | [email protected] |
| Trademarks: | [email protected] |
ADA Assistance Requests
If you require accessibility support, please reach out to our team through the following options:
- Chat
- Email
- Phone
- To ask about available alternative methods for submitting a filing or form for the visually impaired, please call 360-725-0377
- Teletype (TTY) users may use Washington Relay Service by calling 711.
State Holidays & Reduced Service Dates
- 2026
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Date
Holiday / Reduced Service Information
Thursday, January 1st
New Year's Day
Monday, January 19th
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friday, January 30th Phone & Chat hours reduced to 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. (PST) Monday, February 16th
Presidents' Day
Friday, February 27th Phone & Chat hours reduced to 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. (PST) Friday, April10th Phone & Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Eastern & Western In-Person services close at 2:00p.m. (PST)Friday, May 8th Phone & Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Eastern & Western In-Person services close at 2:00p.m. (PST)Monday, May 25th
Memorial Day
Friday, June 12th Phone & Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Eastern & Western In-Person services close at 2:00p.m. (PST)Friday, June 19th
Juneteenth Day
Friday, July 3rd
Independence Day
Friday, July 10th Phone & Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Eastern & Western In-Person services close at 2:00p.m. (PST)Friday, August 14th Phone & Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Eastern & Western In-Person services close at 2:00p.m. (PST)Monday, September 7th
Labor Day
Friday, September 11th Phone & Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Eastern & Western In-Person services close at 2:00p.m. (PST)Friday, October 9th Phone & Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Eastern & Western In-Person services close at 2:00p.m. (PST)Wednesday, November 11th
Veterans' Day
Friday, November 13th Phone & Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Eastern & Western In-Person services close at 2:00p.m. (PST)Thursday, November 26th
Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 27th
Native American Heritage Day
Friday, December 11th Phone & Chat hours reduced to 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Eastern & Western In-Person services close at 2:00p.m. (PST)Friday, December 25th
Christmas Day