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Attorney General Notice

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]

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Current Informational Posts

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]

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News & Events

News

 

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…

Events

July 2026

07/15/2026

Timber River Connections Resource Fair - Chehalis, WA

 

August 2026

08/05/2026

Senior Day in the Park - Ferndale, WA

08/19/2026

Timber River Connections Resource Fair - Packwood, WA

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This location provides same-day service only. We charge a $150 same-day service fee and record all visits to public record. 

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