Washington Entity Name Reservation
Name reservation protects the preferred name of your entity while you prepare to file formation documents with the state. Depending on entity type, reservations may be eligible for renewal if more time is needed. See the table below for more information on filing a name reservation in Washington.
Washington Entity Name Reservation Licenses
Washington Foreign Name Registration
Agency: | Washington Secretary of State - Corporations Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 for nonprofit corporations and $30 for other entities. |
Notes: | Name registrations are good for the remainder of the calendar year in which they are filed. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 for nonprofit corporations and $30 for other entities. |
Due: | Name registrations expire on December 31 of each year. |
Washington Name Reservation
Agency: | Washington Secretary of State - Corporations Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 for nonprofit corporations and $30 for other entities. |
Notes: | Names are reserved for 180 days. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Name reservations cannot be renewed.