INSTRUCTIONS: WASHINGTON CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION (LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY) (Form WA)

Those who wish to form a limited liability company (LLC) in Washington state will need to complete a certificate application. This document is filed with the Secretary of State. This form is available on that state official's website.

Washington Certificate Of Formation (Limited Liability Company) WA Step 1: At the top of the page, indicate whether you have paid the filing fee for regular or expedited processing.

Washington Certificate Of Formation (Limited Liability Company) WA Step 2: At the top right hand corner where indicated, enter the UBI number.

Washington Certificate Of Formation (Limited Liability Company) WA Step 2: Article 1 requires you to give the name of your LLC.

Washington Certificate Of Formation (Limited Liability Company) WA Step 3: Article 2 requires that you provide the primary address of the business, including the city, state and zip code. You may include a separate PO Box mailing address if applicable

Washington Certificate Of Formation (Limited Liability Company) WA Step 4: Article 3 asks you to specify whether you wish for the LLC to take effect the day this form is filed by the Secretary of State or wish for this form to take effect on a specific date within 90 days of the document being filed.

Washington Certificate Of Formation (Limited Liability Company) WA Step 5: Article 4 asks you to specify whether you are seeking this status for an indefinite period of time or to provide your specified ending date for the business.

Washington Certificate Of Formation (Limited Liability Company) WA Step 6: Article 5 asks whether the company is managed by members or managers.

Washington Certificate Of Formation (Limited Liability Company) WA Step 7: In Article 6, give the name and address of your business' registered agent. This person should sign and print their name along with the date to give their consent. You may also include a separate mailing address if you wish, but this is optional.

Washington Certificate Of Formation (Limited Liability Company) WA Step 8: Article 7 asks for the name, address and signature of every executor.

Washington Certificate Of Formation (Limited Liability Company) WA Step 9: Send the completed form, along with payment, to the address given on the last page. If submitting an expedited application, write "EXPEDITE" on the envelope.