Washington Administrative Code
Title 434 - Secretary of State
Chapter 434-112 - Corporations and charities division program services, procedures and fees
Section 434-112-028 - Name reservation

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 434-112-028

Current through Register Vol. 23-24, December 15, 2023

(1) Requests for a name reservation submitted on paper are completed in order of date received unless immediate or expedited service is requested, and after payment has been made. A name reservation may be made by completing the form provided by the division or in a letter clearly containing all the following information:

(a) The preferred entity name, and up to three alternate names in order of preference;

(b) The entity type or entity structure for which a name reservation is sought;

(c) The name, address, and email address of the applicant;

(d) The signature of the applicant; and

(e) The application date.

An application on behalf of a client should also include the client's name and complete address.

(2) If subsequent documents are submitted citing the name reservation number or reserved entity name, the name and/or address of the applicant, or the client on whose behalf the reservation was submitted, must appear in the submitted document, or a transfer of reservation will be required.

(3) A name reservation expires 180 days after filing, and may not be renewed. A new filing may be made after the expiration date.

(4) Requests for a name reservation may be filed online, when the system is available.

Amended by WSR 15-22-047, Filed 10/29/2015, effective 1/1/2016

Amended by WSR 23-18-053, Filed 8/31/2023, effective 10/1/2023

Statutory Authority: RCW 11.110.070, 18.100.035, 19.77.015,[19.77.]030 , [19.77.]050, [19.77.]060, 23.86.075, 23.90.050,23B.01.200 , [23B.01.]220, 24.03.007, [24.03.]302, [24.03.]405,[24.03.]410 , 24.06.290, [24.06.]440, [24.06.]445, [24.06.]450,[24.06.]455 , [24.06.]485, 25.10.006, [25.10.]171, [25.10.]605,[25.10.]610 , [25.10.]916, [25.10.]921, 25.15.007, [25.15.]810,43.07.120 , [43.07.]128, [43.07.]130, 46.64.040. 10-20-150, § 434-112-028, filed 10/6/10, effective 11/6/10.

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