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A Washington registered agent is simply an individual or business that you designate to accept service of process (notice of a lawsuit) on behalf of your business. A Washington registered agent maintains a physical address in the state where a process server can deliver official documents during regular business hours.

A license may be reinstated within 12 months of the date the license was canceled or it expired. To reinstate, log into your account (fortress.wa.gov) and select "Reinstate License." To reinstate your license, complete a reinstatement application and pay the reinstatement fees online.

Ongoing Fees If you hire a Registered Agent Service, you'll pay an annual fee each year. A Registered Agent Service usually costs about $125 per year. LLCs are also required to file an Annual Report. Every Washington business must pay this $60 filing fee every year.

Reinstating a corporation in Washington requires filing a reinstatement application with the Washington Secretary of State - Corporations Division and may require payment of penalty fees.

Remember, if you act as your own registered agent, you must be a resident of the state of Washington with a physical street address where official documents and service of process can be delivered. You must also maintain regular business hours at that address.

To change the registered agent, for a business registered with the Washington Secretary of State, you can file a Statement of Change online. This service is free of charge. You may also update your Registered Agent information when you file the Annual Report.