1. (1) If the business changes its name with the secretary of state, the business must notify the board within 30 days of the name change.
2. (2) At the time of renewal, the corporation or limited liability company must have a current license with the secretary of state and the department of revenue.
3. (3) The filing of the resolution shall not relieve the business of any responsibility or liability imposed upon it by law or by contract.

4. (4) If a completed application for renewal has not been received by the board by the date of expiration (postmarked before the date of expiration if mailed or transacted online before the date of expiration), the license is invalid.

   Any corporation or LLC that is certified under chapter 18.43 RCW and this chapter is subject to the authority of the board as provided in RCW 18.43.035, 18.43.105, 18.43.110, and 18.43.120.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.43.035. WSR 25-21-109, s 196-25-045, filed 10/20/25, effective 11/20/25; WSR 23-01-052, § 196-25-045, filed 12/14/22, effective 1/14/23.]