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Obtain a certificate of good standing

Note: In Washington, a certificate of good standing is referred to as a certificate of Formation/Status/Existence.

To obtain a certificate of Formation/Status/Existence, contact the Corporations Division by phone or by mail. Contact information for the Corporations Division is as follows:

  • Secretary of State
    Corporations Division
    PO Box 40234
    Olympia, WA, 98504-0234

  • Phone: 360-725-0377

  • Email: corps@secstate.wa.gov

The filing fee is $20 per certificate and if expedited service is requested, add an additional $20 for a total of $40.

For more information, go to the Corporations Division Fee Schedule / Expedited & Electronic Service page.