Mandatory SAW to WA.gov Transition Starting May 4
Summary
The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission will require users of its online filing systems to transition from Secure Access Washington (SAW) to WA.gov beginning May 4, 2026. Returning filers will receive prompts when logging in to link their new WA.gov account with their existing PDC information. This transition is part of a broader state government effort to consolidate sign-in systems across all state agency services.
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The Public Disclosure Commission is transitioning its online filing system authentication from Secure Access Washington (SAW) to WA.gov. Beginning May 4, 2026, users will receive prompts upon login guiding them through linking their existing PDC filing information to a new WA.gov account. The state describes the new system as more reliable and easier to use.
Affected parties should be aware that this is a mandatory transition affecting all users of the PDC's online reporting system. Filers should expect the transition prompts when accessing the system on or after May 4. Over the coming months, all state government services will migrate to WA.gov for secure access, meaning users may eventually need WA.gov accounts for multiple state agency systems.
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Posted on April 24, 2026 Starting May 4, the Public Disclosure Commission will require users of its online filing systems to transition from Secure Access Washington (SAW) to WA.gov.
Washington state government agencies currently use SAW to facilitate secure access to services such as the PDC’s online reporting system.
The state is switching to a new process, WA.gov, to improve user experience. The new system is designed to be more reliable and easier to use.
Returning filers will receive prompts beginning May 4 when they log into the PDC system. They will be guided through the process to link their new WA.gov account with their existing PDC information.
Over the coming months, all state government services will transition their sign-in systems to WA.gov for secure access.
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