Washington SOS

Assured Giving Campaign Promotes Safe Holiday Giving

The Office of the Secretary of State and the Washington State Attorney General's Office have launched the Assured Giving campaign to help Washingtonians avoid charity fraud during the holiday giving season. The campaign provides resources including a charity registration lookup tool, educational webinars, and in-person sessions scheduled across Washington from December 1–7, 2025. Tips include verifying charity registration, checking Better Business Bureau ratings, and avoiding high-pressure solicitations.

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs Opens Business Services in Cheney

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs will open a new Eastern Regional Branch of the Corporations & Charities division on January 5, 2026, located at 960 Washington Street in Cheney. The branch, the first multi-service regional location for OSOS outside Thurston County, will offer same-day in-person services including apostille certifications, state business registration, registered agent filings, and trademark filings. This expansion aims to improve access to state business services for residents and organizations in Eastern Washington, reducing travel time to Olympia.

Eastern Regional Branch In-Person Services, Hours Changing April 1st

The Corporations and Charities Division's Eastern Regional Branch in-person service hours will change effective April 1, 2026. This affects business entities and charities that file with or visit the Eastern Regional Branch for in-person services. The posting date is March 26, 2026, and the public is directed to the Contact Us page for updated operating hours.