EARLY DRAFT
First, here’s a short list of places to update your address.
Scroll down for more details and screenshots for the first, big three!
Standard
For LLCs/PLLC ~ with the Secretary of State
WA State Biz License ~ with the Dept. of Revenue
City Biz License ~ either FileLocal or the Dept. of Revenue ~ see below
Business bank accounts
No need to update the IRS. When you file next year, you’ll simply use your new address at that time.
Custom/As-Needed
Registered Agent ~ if they handle your LLC/PLLC paperwork
Professional License ~ the WA dept. that matches
FMLA account ~ Paid Family Leave / Employment Security Dept. ~ via Secure Access WA
Health Insurance companies
Paperwork/As-Needed
Any w-9 forms ~ for current and future contracts
Third party money processors ~ Venmo, PayPal, etc.
Online retail platforms ~ Shopify, Etsy
Some Details and screenshots
1 - Secretary of State
There are two places to update your address:
Business Amendment
This changes the official address of your business. It will cost $20 - $50 (?) to file it.
Log into the Corps and Charities Filing System
Look at the Left Navigation
Open up Business Maintenance Filings (it might be open already)
Look below for “Business Amendment”
Fill out the form, pay and submit
Your Profile
Log into the Corps and Charities Filing System
Look at the Left Navigation
Scroll down, find “Account Preferences”
Open, choose “Change Profile”
Add your info, choose “Update”
2 - Department of Revenue - draft
Sometimes the DOR charges a processing fee for this change. It can be anywhere from $10 - $50, depending on the year.
Log in to MyDOR
Click “Get Started” ~ the big green button at the top
Scroll down to the section that is labeled “Licensing”
Look to the right, there’s a section labeled “Account”. Look toward the bottom, and click “Other updates”
Look to the right again, there’s a section called “Manage Business Name and Addresses”. Look toward the bottom, and click on “Update location and mailing addresses”
You will see a few sections ~ all with the associated address. Click on the Address that you want to change.
3 - FileLocal ~ for these Cities
Go to FileLocal if you have a business license in:
Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma
Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Everett
Des moines, Kent, Renton
For other cities, see #4 below
Log in to Filelocal
Click on “Account Center” from the Top Nav
Choose “My Account” from the drop-down menu
You’ll see “User Information” and “Corporate Information”. Use the edit buttons to make your changes
(For other cities, see #4 below.)
4 - Other cities - draft
For any city where you have a “City endorsement”,
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Wishing you all the luck! If you run into any issues, please email me, or set up a free 20-min Zoom chat.
Cheers, Jenny