Washington · Reinstatement
Reinstate an LLC in Washington
Washington lets an LLC that has been administratively dissolved apply for reinstatement within 5 years 1.
Start my Washington reinstatementCan you reinstate an LLC in Washington?
Yes. Washington calls getting an administratively dissolved LLC back reinstatement. The entity applies to the Secretary of State to be reinstated. 2
A Washington LLC must apply to reinstate within 5 years of its administrative dissolution date. After that it cannot use its UBI number and must form a new entity with a new UBI. 1
Last checked .What it costs in Washington
We prepare the filing for $199 + state fees. You see the total before we file. See the reinstatement service.
How reinstatement works in Washington
Catch up on filings
A Washington LLC pays the annual license fees for every year it was dissolved, a penalty fee set by the Secretary of State, and the license fee for the year of reinstatement. 2
Tax clearance
Washington's reinstatement statute lists what the application must state: the name, the principal office and registered agent, the dissolution date, and that the grounds were cured. The list names no tax clearance. 2
File the application
Washington has a Reinstatement filing for domestic LLCs and PLLCs. It can be filed online, and a paper form is available by emailing the Secretary of State's office with the UBI number. 1
Pay the state fee
Washington assesses a $140 penalty fee to reinstate a domestic LLC, plus an annual report fee for each year an annual report was not filed. 1
Check the name
Washington's application must state that the LLC's name satisfies the name rules. If the name does not, the LLC must deliver an amendment changing its name. 2
What reinstatement does
In Washington, reinstatement takes effect as of the date of the administrative dissolution, and the LLC resumes as if the dissolution never happened, with an exception for people who relied on it. 2
More details for Washington
Washington offers expedited service for $100 per business entity, generally processed within 3 business days. 1
A Washington reinstatement application must give the name and address of the LLC's registered agent along with the principal office address. 2
RA Inc (RAI) is the registered agent of record for our registered agent service.
What we do for your Washington filing
For $199 + state fees we confirm what Washington requires for your company and prepare the filing. You sign, we file. State charges are passed through at cost. You see the amounts before we file. Start your reinstatement.
Reinstate or start a new LLC?
A new LLC is a new company with a new formation date. If a fresh start is cheaper for you, we say so.
In Washington the window above decides whether reinstatement is still open.
What to have ready
- The company name exactly as registered
- The state of formation
- The last year the company filed a report with the state
Common questions
How long do I have to reinstate an LLC in Washington?
A Washington LLC must apply to reinstate within 5 years of its administrative dissolution date. After that it cannot use its UBI number and must form a new entity with a new UBI. 1
What does Washington charge to reinstate an LLC?
Washington assesses a $140 penalty fee to reinstate a domestic LLC, plus an annual report fee for each year an annual report was not filed. 1
Does Washington need a tax clearance to reinstate an LLC?
Washington's reinstatement statute lists what the application must state: the name, the principal office and registered agent, the dissolution date, and that the grounds were cured. The list names no tax clearance. 2
Will my LLC keep its name in Washington?
Washington's application must state that the LLC's name satisfies the name rules. If the name does not, the LLC must deliver an amendment changing its name. 2
Does reinstatement in Washington reach back to the date the LLC lost its status?
In Washington, reinstatement takes effect as of the date of the administrative dissolution, and the LLC resumes as if the dissolution never happened, with an exception for people who relied on it. 2
What does Vermilion Vitez charge for a Washington reinstatement?
$199 + state fees. You see the state’s amounts before we file. See the reinstatement service.
Also in Washington
Sources 2 links, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Washington: time limit to apply, state fee, the application, expedite sos.wa.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Washington: what the state calls it, what to file first, tax clearance, the LLC's name, what reinstatement does, registered agent app.leg.wa.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
Each source shows the date it was checked. The newest check is Nov 14, 2026.
This page explains Washington’s rules. It is not legal or tax advice.
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We prepare the reinstatement and the back-year reports, you sign. $199 + state fees.
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