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How to register (and renew) a charity in Washington
Washington charitable solicitation registration is handled by the Washington Secretary of State, Charities Program. Here is how the filing works, from the state’s own forms and instructions.
- Agency
- Washington Secretary of State, Charities Program
- Forms
- An initial registration, then an annual renewal.
- How you file
- Online. Online filing is required.
- Who signs
- The statute calls for the president or treasurer. Online, that is a checkbox, a typed name and a phone number. No notary.
- What to attach
- The IRS determination letter. Financial figures are entered as data; no Form 990 is required.
- State fee
- $60 to register, $40 to renew.
- Deadline
- Within 11 months after your fiscal year ends.
- Audit or review
- Additional reporting for organizations above $1 million in average revenue.
- If you file late
- $50.
Sources
Researched October 2026 from the agency’s forms, instructions and statutes. Fees and deadlines change; we confirm the current rules each time we file. This page describes how the filing works and is not advice on whether your organization must register.
We can file this for you
We can prepare and file your Washington registration and renewals for $95 a year, plus the state fee at cost. This is covered by the one batch of officer signatures we collect from you each year.