Updated on April 29, 2024
A Washington registered agent is a person or business authorized to receive official documents on behalf of a registered entity.[1] The agent must have a street address in Washington. Every corporation must continuously maintain a registered agent.[2]
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Registered Agent Search
Step 1 – Visit the state’s Corporations and Charities Filing System.
Step 2 – Scroll down and click “Advanced Search.”
Step 3 – Search for the registered agent by name or address, then click “Search.”
Step 4 – Click the business name associated with the correct agent.
Step 5 – Review information about the agent, including name and address.
Who can be a Registered Agent?
Can I be a Registered Agent?
Yes, if you consent to receive all legal mail on behalf of a business.[4]
Most businesses appoint their agents when they file their formation documents. To form a business in Washington, use the Business Licensing Wizard.
Changing a Registered Agent
To change the registered agent for a business registered with the Washington Secretary of State, file a Statement of Change online.[5] There is no filing fee. Another way to change the agent is to include a new agent’s information in an annual report.
Statement of Change
Download: PDF
Resigning as a Registered Agent
A registered agent may resign by delivering a completed Statement of Resignation to the Secretary of State.[6] A resignation statement can also be filed online using the Corporations and Charities Filing System (CCFS). There is no filing fee.
Statement of Resignation
Download: PDF