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Washington Profit Corporation
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Filing Fee $180.00 Filing Fee with Expedited Service $200.00

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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Chapter 23B.02 RCW ARTICLE 1
NAME OF CORPORATION: ____________________________________________________________________________ (Must contain one of the following corporate designations: Corporation, Incorporated, Limited or Company, or an abbreviation Corp., Inc., Ltd., or Co.)

ARTICLE 2
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES: ______________________. (Minimum of one (1) share must be listed)

ARTICLE 3
CLASS OF SHARES: (If no selection is made, class defaults to common stock)



Common Stock Preferred Stock (If preferred is checked, an attached description is required)

ARTICLE 4
EFFECTIVE DATE OF INCORPORATION: (Please check one of the following)



Upon filing by the Secretary of State Specific Date: __________________ (Specified effective date must be within 90 days AFTER the Articles of Incorporation have been filed by the Office of the Secretary of State)

ARTICLE 5
TENURE: (Please check one of the following and indicate the date if applicable)



Perpetual existence Specific term of existence _______________ (Number of years or date of termination)
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ARTICLE 6 NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE WASHINGTON STATE REGISTERED AGENT:
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Physical Location Address (required): ______________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________ WA Zip Code ____________ Mailing or Postal Address (optional): _______________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________ WA Zip Code _____________ CONSENT TO SERVE AS REGISTERED AGENT: I consent to serve as Registered Agent in the State of Washington for the above named corporation. I understand it will be my responsibility to accept Service of Process on behalf of the corporation; to forward mail to the corporation; and to immediately notify the Office of the Secretary of State if I resign or change the Registered Office Address. X___________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Registered Agent Printed Name Date

ARTICLE 7 NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH INCORPORATOR:
(If necessary, attach additional names and addresses) Name: __________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ City__________________________________ State ______ Zip Code _______ __ Name: __________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ City__________________________________ State ______ Zip Code __________
This document is hereby executed under penalties of perjury, and is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.

X __________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Incorporator Printed Name Date Phone Number

Profit Corporation - Incorporation

Washington Secretary of State

Revised 03/09

INSTRUCTIONS ­ PROFIT ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Please complete all sections of the Articles of Incorporation. USE DARK INK ONLY. For an electronic, fillable version of this form, please visit our website at www.secstate.wa.gov/corps Article 1: Enter the name of the corporation. In accordance with RCW 23B.04.010 a corporate name must contain one of the following words: Corporation, Incorporated, Limited or Company or the abbreviation: Corp., Inc., Ltd. or Co. A corporate name must be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State from any other formally organized entity registered with the Secretary of State's office, such as corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships. It is advised that you contact the Secretary of State to check for name availability before filing 306-725-0377. Article 2: Enter the number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue. There must be at least 1 share authorized in a corporation. Article 3: If preferred stock is indicated an attached description is required. If no selection is made, then class defaults to common stock. Article 4: An effective date may be specified. The effective date can be up to 90 days AFTER the Articles of Incorporation have been filed by the Office of the Secretary of State. Article 5: Perpetual (ongoing until dissolved) or list a specific date or a specific number of years. Article 6: All corporations must have a registered agent in Washington State. The registered agent may be an individual who is a resident of Washington State, or a business entity registered with the Secretary of State's office. The agent must have a physical address in Washington State where personal service of process may be made. An alternative mailing address may be used in addition to the physical address. The mailing address must also be in Washington State. The Registered Agent must print their name and sign the consent to serve as Registered Agent. Article 7: An Incorporator is a person(s) forming the corporation. Please list the full name and address of each Incorporator. Only one Incorporator signature is required for Article 7. Additional Information: You may attach any optional provisions to these articles (please do not attach bylaws or minutes, these items are not filed with this office). FEES: The filing fee for Articles of Incorporation is $180.00. If expedited service is requested, include an additional $20.00 and write "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the envelope. Make the checks or money orders payable to "Secretary of State". (Effective March 26, 2009 Filing and Expedite fees are non-refundable) Mail completed forms and payment to: Secretary of State Corporations Division 801 Capitol Way S PO Box 40234 Olympia WA 98504-0234 If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to provide feedback please visit the Corporations Division website at www.secstate.wa.gov/corps or call 360-725-0377.
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