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How to Reinstate a Dissolved LLC in Washington

Washington dissolves LLCs for failure to file annual reports. Uniquely, Washington charges no filing fee for the reinstatement application itself — only delinquent annual report fees apply. ResurrectOS handles the entire filing process — from status verification to Certificate of Good Standing — starting within 48 hours.

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State Filing Fee
21 days
Processing Time
No
Tax Clearance Required
$0
State Reinstatement Fee
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Step-by-step process

Washington LLC Reinstatement: The Exact Steps

Washington dissolves LLCs for failure to file annual reports. Uniquely, Washington charges no filing fee for the reinstatement application itself — only delinquent annual report fees apply. The path back requires filing a reinstatement application with the correct state agency and clearing all outstanding fees.

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Your business name is at risk: Once dissolved, your Washington business name can be claimed by another party. Every day you remain dissolved increases that risk. Act quickly.

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Verify dissolution with Washington SOS

Search the Washington Secretary of State Corporations and Charities Filing System (CCFS) to confirm dissolution status and delinquent annual report history.

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Calculate delinquent annual reports

Washington annual reports are $60/year with $25/year late penalties.

1 day
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Confirm registered agent

Verify your registered agent has a physical Washington state address and is still active.

1–2 days
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File Reinstatement — no state filing fee

Washington charges no fee for the reinstatement filing itself. Submit the Reinstatement Application through the CCFS along with payment for all delinquent annual reports and penalties.

Filing day
5

Washington processes in approximately 21 days

Standard processing is approximately 21 days.

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Confirm reinstatement and obtain Certificate of Existence

Verify active status in the CCFS and request a Certificate of Existence.

After approval
Why businesses get dissolved

Common Washington Dissolution Reasons

Understanding why your LLC was dissolved helps you correct the underlying cause — which is required before reinstatement can be approved.

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Missed Annual Reports

Annual reports are due by the LLC anniversary month.

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Registered Agent Issues

Agent resigned or address on file is invalid.

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Delinquent Annual Fees

$60 annual report + $25/year penalty. These must be paid in full even though the reinstatement filing itself is free.

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Voluntary Dissolution Filing

Members filed a Certificate of Dissolution intentionally.

Common questions

Washington Reinstatement FAQ

Does Washington really charge $0 to reinstate?+
Correct — Washington state charges no filing fee for the reinstatement application itself. You still need to pay all delinquent annual report fees ($60/year) plus $25/year late penalties.
How long does Washington reinstatement take?+
Approximately 21 days for standard processing through the CCFS online portal.
What are my total back fees in Washington?+
$60 annual report + $25 late penalty per year. Three years delinquent = $255 in back annual report fees, with $0 for the reinstatement filing itself.
Is tax clearance required in Washington?+
No. Washington does not require tax clearance from the Department of Revenue for LLC reinstatement.
Is my Washington business name at risk?+
Yes. Dissolved entity names are available in Washington.
Washington State Fees
Reinstatement filing fee$0
Annual report fee$60/year
Tax clearanceNot required
Processing time~21 days
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