Washington Certified Copy Of Articles Of Organization Or Incorporation
How to Order Certified Copies of Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation in Washington
A certified copy of your articles of organization or articles of incorporation can be ordered by mail, in person, or online. You cannot order by phone or fax. Normal processing takes 5-7 business days, plus additional mail time. The Washington Secretary of State will mail your certified copy to you. If you pay $50 more for expedited processing ($20 when ordering online), your request will be completed within 2 business days (plus mail time).
You can order a Certified Copy…
Online:
You can now order certified copies through the Washington Corporations and Charities Filing System as an option in your User Account.
By Mail:
Written requests by mail will be considered normal processing unless specifically labeled “EXPEDITE” on the envelope. You will want to provide the Washington LLC or corporation name, specific request and a daytime phone number for any questions.
In Person:
An additional $50 fee is required for counter service and is considered expedited processing. Requested documents can usually be provided within 1 hour. The slowest response time will be between noon and 1:30 p.m.
How much does it cost to obtain a certified copy?
Charter documents like Articles of Incorporation or Organization cost $20 for normal processing.
Is expedited processing available?
Yes. An expedited service fee of $20 is required for online orders, in addition to the regular $20 fee. In-person and mail expedited service carries a $50 fee.
What are my payment options?
Cash, check, money orders, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Make check or money order payable to: Secretary of State.
How long does it take to get a certified copy of my articles?
Expedited Counter Service: within 1 hour (in person only).
Expedited processing: 2 business days, plus additional time for mailing.
Normal processing: 4-5 business days, plus additional time for mailing.
How will my certified copy be delivered?
It will be mailed by regular mail, unless you request otherwise and provide a pre-addressed prepaid envelope or Fed Ex account number.
Contact Info:
Washington Secretary of State
Corporations Division
801 Capitol Way South
PO Box 40234
Olympia, WA 98504-0234
Phone: (360)725-0377
Fax: (360)664-8781 or (360)664-0055
Email: [email protected]
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Washington SOS Corporations Division Document Fee Schedule/Expedited Service FAQ.