Washington Secretary of State Information

Washington’s Office of the Secretary of State oversees a number of areas within state government, including managing state elections, registering corporations and charities, and governing the use of the state flag and state seal. The office also manages the State Archives and the State Library, documents extraordinary stories in Washington’s history through Legacy Washington, oversees the Combined Fund Drive for charitable giving by state employees, and administers the state’s Address Confidentiality Program to help protect survivors of crime. Our mission is to promote public trust by: • safeguarding vital government records, documents, publications, and processes; • preserving the integrity of elections in Washington state; • providing the business community and public with easy access to information about corporations and charities; • performing public outreach to improve civic knowledge and participation; and • leveraging technology to improve efficiency and enhance customer service. If you are looking to grow your career with a dynamic state agency, then consider the Office of the Secretary of State. We offer challenging career opportunities in a variety of services to the people of Washington state. We invite you to browse our open positions at www.sos.wa.gov/office/employment.aspx. The Office of the Secretary of State is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, age, gender, marital status, color, creed, national origin, political affiliation, military status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any sensory, mental, or physical ability. We invite you to learn more at www.sos.wa.gov. Like us on Facebook (@WaSecretaryOfState), and follow us on Twitter (@secstatewa) and Instagram (@secstatewa).