Washington Secretary of State change of registered agent requirements and optionsWhat are the options and different ways you can change your Washington registered agent?The State of Washington has three methods of changing your registered agent. You can change your registered agent in Washington State by submitting the completed Statement of Change for Registered Agent/Office form, to the Secretary of State by mail, fax or in person. The new registered agent must sign the consent line on the Statement of Change form, but it does not need to be an original signature. Washington Secretary of State now offers online change of registered agent to businesses. Just click on the link below to fill out the online Statement of Change form. You may also change your registered agent on your annual report if it works out that you need to change your agent when your report is due. The easiest way to file an annual report in Washington State is online at the link found below. It is referred to as an Annual Renewal in Washington. How much does it cost to change your registered agent in Washington?There is no fee required to change your registered agent with the Secretary of State in Washington when the Statement of Change form is mailed. Expedited service is available for a $50 fee. You must write “EXPEDITE” on the outside of your envelope if filing by mail. All fax and online submissions are considered expedited and the $50 will be charged to your credit card. Switch your registered agent to Northwest, and you’ll see the pre-populated change of agent form in your online account. Fill it out with your company info, sign it, and email or mail it to us, and we’ll get it filed with the state for you. It’s that simple! How long does it take the state to process and complete the change of registered agent in Washington?Washington State will take approximately one month to process any document they receive unless you request expedite service, in which case the processing is approximately three to five days. You will want to request a file stamped copy in your cover letter. Washington Secretary of State contact information:Washington Secretary of State What form do you file to change your registered agent in Washington?The Washington Statement of Change Registered Agent/ Office form is in your online account immediately, if you sign up for Washington registered agent service with Northwest. Change Washington Registered Agent Online:
Washington Secretary of State Online Renewal:
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Northwest Registered Agent, LLC. Agent# 602884415 Spokane, WA 99223 Spokane County
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