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.

Nonprofit Corporations, Online and Paper Registration

If your nonprofit organization is or plans to raise funds from the public, it may also be required to register with the Charities Program of the Secretary of State. Registration with the Charities Program is separate from and in addition to filings required under corporate law. Please visit the Charities Program Web Site to review the registration requirements and registration forms.

Washington Nonprofit Corporation

RCW 24.03A
Complete Paper Form - Fee $40-80 processed in order received

Foreign (non Washington) Nonprofit Corporation & Professional Service Registration Statement

RCW 23.95 Article 4
Complete Paper Form - Fee $30, processed in order received

IRS Tax Exempt Status Information
Are you applying for 501 (C) tax exempt status with the IRS? If you are, your Articles of Incorporation must contain a specific purpose clause and a dissolution of assets provision. Suggested language and other resources for nonprofit corporations are available at https://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits.