WAC 434-112-028. Name reservation

(1) Requests for a name reservation submitted on paper are completed in order of date received unless immediate or expedited service is requested, and after payment has been made. A name reservation may be made by completing the form provided by the division or in a letter clearly containing all the following information: (a) The preferred entity name, and up to three alternate names in order of preference; (b) The entity type or entity structure for which a name reservation is sought; (c) The name, address, and email address of the applicant; (d) The signature of the applicant; and (e) The application date. An application on behalf of a client should also include the client's name and complete address. (2) If subsequent documents are submitted citing the name reservation number or reserved entity name, the name and/or address of the applicant, or the client on whose behalf the reservation was submitted, must appear in the submitted document, or a transfer of reservation will be required. (3) A name reservation expires 180 days after filing, and may not be renewed. A new filing may be made after the expiration date. (4) Requests for a name reservation may be filed online, when the system is available.