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3Notice: The Washington Secretary of State will be appointed the agent of the foreign limited liability company for service of process under the
circumstances set forth in RCW 23B.15.200
INSTRUCTIONS – FOREIGN PROFIT CORPORATION CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
Please complete all sections of the Certificate of Authority. USE DARK INK ONLY. For an electronic, fillable version of
this form, or to FILE ONLINE please visit our website at
Section 1:
Enter the name of the corporation as recorded in the state/country of incorporation. Use of an alternate name requires a
resolution by the board of directors certified by its secretary. In accordance with RCW 23B.15.060 a corporate name must
contain one of the following words: Corporation, Incorporated, Limited or Company or the abbreviation: Corp., Inc.,
Ltd. or Co. A corporate name must be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State from any other formally
organized entity registered with the Secretary of State’s office. Use of the word “Bank” or “Trust” must be approved prior
to filing. It is advised that you contact the Secretary of State (360-725-0377) to check for name availability before filing.
Section 2:
Enter the state/country and the date of the original incorporation. You must attach a Certificate of Existence or similar
import issued no longer than 60 days before the date of this application. For more information please see RCW
23B.15.030(2) Copies of articles from other states do not satisfy the requirements of 23B.15.030 Certificate of Existence.
Section 3:
Enter the address of the corporation’s principal place of business were records are maintained.
Section 4:
An effective date may be specified. The effective date can be up to 90 days AFTER the Certificate of Authority has been
filed by the Office of the Secretary of State.
Section 5:
Perpetual (ongoing until dissolved) or list a specific date or a specific number of years.
Section 6:
List the date the corporation began conducting business in Washington State. If business began prior to this filing please
contact our office for additional fee information at 360-725-0377.
Section 7:
All corporations must have a registered agent in Washington State. The registered agent may be an individual who is a
resident of Washington State, or a business entity registered with the Secretary of State’s office. The agent must have a
physical address in Washington State where personal service of process may be made. An alternative mailing address
may be used in addition to the physical address. The mailing address must also be in Washington State. The Registered
Agent must print their name and sign the consent to serve as Registered Agent.
Section 8:
List the full name and address of each Director and Officer. Only one Officer or Chairman’s signature is required.
Additional Information:
You may attach any optional provisions to these articles (please do not attach bylaws or minutes, these items are not filed
with this office).
FEES:
The filing fee for Certificate of Authority is $180.00. If expedited service is requested, include an additional $50.00
per submission and write “EXPEDITE” on the outside of the envelope. Make the checks or money orders payable to
“Secretary of State”. (ALL fees are non-refundable)
Mail completed forms and payment to:
Secretary of State
Corporations Division
801 Capitol Way S
PO Box 40234
Olympia WA 98504-0234
If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to provide feedback please visit the Corporations Division
website at
or call 360-725-0377.
Foreign Profit Corporation – Certificate
Washington Secretary of State
Revised 07/10
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