Washington registered agent
Every Washington company must name a registered agent with a street address in Washington, open in business hours, to receive legal papers and state notices.
Washington details
- Required
- Yes
- State fee to change agents
- $0
- Our agent service
- $119/yr
How to change agents. Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file.
Be my registered agent
$119/yr, for any company.
Questions
What does a Washington registered agent do?
Receives lawsuits, subpoenas and official mail from the state for your company, and passes them on right away. Its address is on public record.
Can I be my own registered agent in Washington?
Yes, if you have a street address in Washington and are there during business hours. That address goes on public record, which is why many owners use a service.
What happens if I don't keep one?
You can miss a lawsuit and lose by default, and Washington can take the company out of good standing.
How do I change my registered agent in Washington?
File a change of agent with the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations Division (CCFS). When you switch to us, we file it for you.