Notification: The Corporations and Charities Division’s Eastern Regional Branch In-Person services hours will be changing effective April 1st, 2026. Visit our Contact Us page for the most up-to-date operating hours. [POSTED 03/26/2026]
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]
Cloudflare reCAPTCHA is now active in our online filing system to help prevent spam and ensure secure access. You may be asked to complete simple tasks like checking a box or identifying images. Wait for the green check mark before proceeding. Learn more about reCAPTCHA. [POSTED 10/29/2025]
Starting January 20th, 2026, filings without required email addresses will be rejected. Learn more about email requirements. [POSTED 01/12/2026]
The Corporations & Charities Division has opened a new branch in Eastern Washington. View our press release regarding this opening. View Eastern Regional In-Person Service info. [POSTED 01/02/2026]
*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…
04/17/2026
Nonprofit Leaders Conference (NPLC) - Ocean Shores, WA
04/20/2026
Small Business Requirements & Resources - Walla Walla, WA
04/21/2026
Talleres Gratuitos: Requisitos y Recursos para Pequeños Negocios - Kennewick, WA
04/22/2026
SBLT Drop-In Office Hours – Kennewick, WA
Small Business Requirements & Resources - Kennewick, WA
04/23/2026
Roundtable on Requirements & Resources for Small Businesses - Union Gap, WA
Taller Sobre: Requisitos y Recursos para Pequeños Negocios - Sunnyside, WA
05/07/2026
05/11/2026
Washington State Nonprofit Conference (WSNC) - Tacoma, WA
05/15/2026
Washington State Nonprofit Conference (WSNC) - Spokane, WA
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.
