Washington Designation of In-State Agent is a legal document required by the state of Washington for any business operating in the state. The document must be filed with the Washington Secretary of State prior to conducting business in the state. The purpose of the document is to designate an individual or entity to receive service of process on behalf of the business. This could include notices of legal action, subpoenas, or other documents related to legal proceedings. There are two types of Washington Designation of In-State Agent: Resident Agent and Commercial Registered Agent. A Resident Agent is an individual residing in the state of Washington that is authorized to receive service of process on behalf of the business. A Commercial Registered Agent is an entity that is registered with the Washington Secretary of State and authorized to receive service of process on behalf of the business.