The Washington Secretary of State Corporations and Charities System provides a user-friendly tool for accessing information about businesses registered in the state. This search tool allows you to quickly find official details such as the business name, registration status, and other public records.
Steps to Perform a Washington Business Entity Search
1. Open the Washington Business Entity Search Tool
Start by going to the official Washington Secretary of State business search page:
2. Enter Your Search Criteria for Washington Businesses
Scroll down to the search section and select the appropriate option for your query type. You can search using a business name or keyword. Type your search term in the “Business Name” field and press the “Search” button to get results.
If you’d like more precise results, click the “Advanced Search” button to apply additional filters such as:
- Business Name
- Date Range
- Registered Agent Information
Once you’ve configured the filters, click the Search button to proceed.
3. View Your Washington Business Entity Search Results
Once the search is completed, the results will appear in a table. Review the information row by row to find the correct entity. The table includes the following columns to help you identify the business:
- Business Name
- UBI
- Business Type
- Principal Office Address
- Registered Agent Name
- Status
Click on the business name to view more detailed information.
4. Review Detailed Information of a Washington Business Entity
After selecting a business, you’ll be directed to a page displaying more detailed information about the entity. The first section includes key details such as:
Business Information
- Business Name
- UBI Number
- Business Type
- Business Status
- Principal Office Street Address
- Principal Office Mailing Address
- Expiration Date
- Jurisdiction
- Formation Registration Date
- Period of Duration
- Inactive Date
- Nature of Business
In the second section, you’ll find details about the registered agents and governing parties:
Registered Agent Information
- Registered Agent Name
- Street Address
- Mailing Address
- Governors and Titles
- Governors Type
- Entity Name
- First and Last Name
You can also explore additional options, such as viewing the filing history, checking name changes, or printing the page.
Additional Options:
- Filing History
- Name History
- Return to Business Search
