Fee Schedule/Expedited Service

On this page you will find links to fees based on entity and transaction types. The fees on the sections listed below are for standard document processing.

Expedited and same-day services are available through the Secretary of State.

  • Expedited service: $100 per business entity, generally processed within three working days.
    • To expedite by mail, include an additional $100 per business entity and label the outside of the envelope "EXPEDITE".
  • Same-day service: This service charges a "same-day" fee of $150 per business entity. For front counter cutoff times, visit our Contact Us page

Per WAC 434-112-085(7) the Annual Report fee for Profit Business Entity types has increased to $70.

See WAC 434-112-080 and 434-112-085 for more information.

We accept cash, checks, money orders, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for your convenience. All payments must be received in US Dollars. Payments submitted to this office are not refundable WAC 434-112-075 & 434-112-085.

If you have any questions about completing forms for accessibility needs, please contact our Customer Relations team via chatemail, or 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.

Disclaimer: This page is not intended to be informational or assist you in selecting an appropriate business structure. For assistance in determining the appropriate business structure, please visit the FAQs page for more information.

*Filings are subject to additional fees depending on the priority requested and delivery method.

Limited Liability Companies (RCW 25.15)
Original Filings $180
Amendment to Filing $30
Dissolution/Withdrawal No Fee
Reinstatement $140 + all missed annual report fees
Initial or Amended Annual Report $10
Annual Report $70
Annual Report with delinquency fee $95
Change of Registered Agent / Office No Fee
Reservation of Name $30
Merger $20 per merging entity
Resignation of Registered Agent No Fee (see RCW 23.95.455)
Any other statement or report $10
Profit Corporations (RCW 23B)
Original Filings $180
Amendment to Filing $30
Dissolution No Fee
Reinstatement $140 + all missed annual report fees
Initial or Amended Annual Report $10
Annual Report $70
Annual Report with delinquency fee $95
Change of Registered Agent / Office No Fee
Reservation of Name $30
Merger $20 per merging entity
Resignation of Registered Agent No Fee (see RCW 23.95.445)
Any other statement or report $10
Non-profit Corporations (RCW 24.03A)
Original Filings $40-80
Amendment to Filing $20
Dissolution No Fee
Reinstatement $35 + all missed annual report fees
Amended Annual Report $10
Annual Report $20-60
Change of Registered Agent / Office No Fee
Reservation of Name $20
Host Home Registration $20
Application for Status as a Public Benefit $20
Merger $20 per merging entity
Resignation of Registered Agent No Fee (see RCW 23.95.445)
Any other statement or report $10
Limited Partnerships (RCW 25.10)
Original Filings $180
Amendment to Filing $30
Dissolution/Withdrawal No Fee
Reinstatement $140 + all missed annual report fees
Annual Report $70
Annual Report with delinquency fee $95
Amended Annual Report $10
Change of Registered Agent / Office No Fee
Reservation of Name $30
Merger (per entity) $20 per merging entity
Resignation of Registered Agent No Fee (see RCW 23.95.445)
Any other statement or report $10

Forms and fees for Limited Liability Limited Partnerships are the same as Limited Partnerships listed above.

Limited Liability Partnerships (RCW 25.05)
Application for Registration $180
Amendment to Filing $30
Dissolution/Withdrawal No Fee
Annual Report $70
Annual Report with delinquency fee $95
Amended Annual Notice $10
Change of Registered Agent / Office No Fee
Reservation of Name $30
Mergers (per entity) $20 per merging entity
Resignation of Registered Agent No Fee (see RCW 23.95.445)
Any other statement or report $10
Trademarks (RCW 19.77)
Original Registration (5 years) $55 per classification number
Renewal (5 years) $50 per classification number
Expedited or Electronic filing $50 in addition to standard filing fee
Assignment $10
New Certificate $5
Reservation of Trademark $30
Apostilles
Apostille / Certification $15
Certificates
Certificate of Existence/Good Standing $20

Duplicate Certificate of Incorporation/Formation/Registration (Commemorative Certificate that was issued upon forming in WA State)

$20
Certificate of Fact on Record $20
Certificate of Existence/Long Form $20
Photocopies of Recorded Documents (RCW 43.07.120 & WAC 434-112-090)
Any single document $10
Charter documents $20
Annual Reports $10
Trademark documents $10
Certified copies $10 + copy fees

Please note: Files exceeding 100 pages will be assessed a surcharge of $13.00 for each 50-page increment.