May 11, 2022 -- The Corporations and Charities Filing System (CCFS) is currently experiencing service interruptions. We appreciate your patience as we work to get things back to normal

NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS: May 6, 2022 - CCFS is being updated to reflect changes to nonprofit corporation laws under RCW 24.03A. Currently, all nonprofit filings will be completed by paper forms while we work to provide online filing options. We are processing documents in the order received and there will be delays. If your documents were recently submitted, please disregard any automated late notices while we work to get all records updated on the website. Paper documents must be received in our office before their due date; once they have been entered into the system the record will reflect accurately. If you have any questions concerning this matter please let us know by using one of the methods available on the Contact Us page.

FAQ - Governors/Officers/Directors/Members/Managers

I need to update the Governors/Officers/Directors/Members/Managers.

Governors/Officers/Directors/Members/Managers may be updated on the annual report. If you need the changes made before it is due, an amended report form can be filed HERE. With the new laws, all positions are now listed as governor when you file documents in our office. The definition of governor includes all of the most common terms for various positions. See RCW 23.95.105 (12).

I need to remove my name from the business and public records.

Changes to records start internally with the corporation or LLC. The corporation or LLC will then need to update the public record with our office. If you have questions about removing your name from the internal business records please contact the business directly or seek legal advice.

My name appears on public record for a business I know nothing about.

Contact our office at corps@sos.wa.gov or 360-725-0377. You may also select this link to get more information to Prevent and Detect Business Identity Theft