Washington Registered Agents Frequently Asked Questions

 
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What is a Washington Registered Agent?

A Washington registered agent is appointed by a Corporation or LLC to receive legal service or service of process for your company. Legal Service is notice of lawsuit. The lawsuit is given to the registered agent by fax, mail, or delivered in person by a Process Server. The registered agent then forwards the lawsuit to the company.  

Registered Address for Corporations & LLCs
Service for Domestic and Foreign companies
Forwarding all Service of Process
Reminders on all SOS notices
Member web account access
Phone, Email and Text support

Do I need an Washington Registered Agent?

Most companies including Corporations and LLCs, registered with the Washington Department of Corporations must appoint and maintain a Washington Registered Agent. 

How does Registered Agent work for my company?

After appointing the Washington Registered Agent, you must inform the Washington Department of Corporations by Registered Agent Change, Amendment or filing articles of Incorporation or Organization.  They will post the Registered Agent name and address on the Secretary of State website

Who can be a Washington Registered Agent?

An individual or a company Registered with the Secretary of State can be appointed as your Washington registered agent.  The name and address of the Registered Agent is public record and will be available by searching the internet.  The agent must be open for business during normal business hours Monday through Friday. 

How do I appoint a Washington Registered Agent?

First you hire the Agent.   The fees for Registered agents vary from free to several hundred dollars.   Due Diligence.  After hiring your new agent, you must tell the Washington Department of Corporations, by creating articles for a new company you are registering, or by changing agents using the state's Registered Agent change forms.

Washington Registered Agent Renewals

Annual Registered Agent service fee $49.  $39 Discount Registered Agent Special when you buy three years.

How do I resign as a Washington Registered Agent?

In order to resign as a Registered Agent you must file a letter with the Secretary of State's office stating your resignation and include the name of the Registered Agent, the name of the organization, the UBI number of the organization, and a fee of $20.

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Statement of Change/Designation of Registered Agent - online

Statement of Change/Designation of Registered Agent - paper Form

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