Washington State Agencies
This website is providing a complete Washington state agencies directory, including locations, phone numbers, fax numbers, addresses, lookup, search & verification and more.
About Washington State
Washington, officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States.
Washington is the northwesternmost state of the contiguous United States. It borders Idaho to the east, bounded mostly by the meridian running north from the confluence of the Snake River and Clearwater River
Washington was named after President George Washington by an act of the United States Congress during the creation of Washington Territory in 1853.
Lying at the northwestern corner of the 48 conterminous states, it is bounded by the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north, the U.S. states of Idaho to the east and Oregon to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The capital is Olympia, located at the southern end of Puget Sound in the western part of the state. The state’s coastal location and excellent harbors give it a leading role in trade with Alaska, Canada, and countries of the Pacific Rim. Washington cities have sister cities in several countries, and their professional and trade associations commonly include Canadian members.
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The flag of Washington consists of the state seal, displaying an image of its namesake George Washington, on a field of dark green with gold fringe being optional. It is the only U.S. state flag with a field of green as well as the only state flag with the image of an American president.
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Washington Agencies
Washington State Department of Health
The Washington State Department of Health (WA DSHS) is a state government agency that promotes, protects and ensures the health and wellness of all the citizens in the state of Washington. The Washington State Department of Health’s mission is to advance the health and safety by providing programs and services that protect and improve the quality of life.
Washington Apple Health
Washington Apple Health is a Health Care Program for Washington residents who find themselves unable to afford or obtain health insurance. It offers a variety of health care services, such as: Vision Care, Dental Care, Hospital Care, Prescription Coverage and more.
Washington Department of Revenue
The Washington Department of Revenue was created to provide a central agency to collect taxes, administer licensing, enforce tax collection laws and distributing all state taxes. The mission of the Washington Department of Revenue is to provide a fair and efficient tax system that enhances Washington’s economic growth.
Washington Secretary of State
The Washington Secretary of State (Washington SOS) is responsible for a wide range of duties, including business filings, corporations, trademarks, campaign finance reports and lobbyist registration. The Washington Secretary of State Corporations Division is the chief elections officer of Washington, and is responsible for overseeing all federal, state, and local election activity in Washington.
Washington DMV
The Washington DMV (WA DMV) is the organization that handles transportation in the state of Washington. The organization is made up of a number of different offices spread throughout the state and is responsible for issuing licenses and documents to both drivers and motor vehicles as well as registering motor vehicles.
Washington Insurance Department
The Washington Insurance Department protects consumers by making sure insurers are financially strong and operate fairly, by enforcing Washington’s laws and regulations, and by educating consumers about insurance. OCI WA assist consumers in resolving complaints about insurance and to support the development of a sound and prosperous insurance industry in Washington.
Washington Commissioner of Insurance
Washington Commissioner of Insurance enforces the laws related to insurance in Washington, regulates the insurance industry and investigates and resolves complaints from consumers and businesses regarding violations of the insurance laws.
Washington Department of Labor and Industries
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries is the state agency responsible for administering laws and rules governing the employment relationship. The mission of the Washington Department of Labor and Industries is to serve, promote, and advocate for the economic development, job growth, and quality of life in the state of Washington.
Washington SOS Business Search
A Washington SOS Business Search allows you to view detailed information about a specific corporation, company, or business in the state of Washington including the names of directors, registered agent, registered office address, mailing address and the corporation’s purpose.
Washington State Board of Nursing
The Washington State Board of Nursing (Washington BON) is the state agency responsible for protecting the public from unqualified and unsafe nursing care. Washington BON oversees the licensure, education and certification of nurses and nurse midwives, investigates complaints against nurses and midwives, and investigates and acts on allegations of impaired nurses and midwives.
Washington Department of Corrections
The Washington Department of Corrections (WA DOC) is responsible for ensuring public safety by supervising offenders in the community and in state prisons. WA DOC provides a variety of offender services to assist offenders in being productive citizens. Offender services include treatment programs, educational programs, mental health services, work programs, housing, and family services.
Washington Board of Cosmetology
The Washington Board of Cosmetology regulates the practice of cosmetology and barbering in the state of Washington and provides information about licensing requirements. The Board provides consumer information about the requirements for certification in each of the specialty practice areas.
Washington Department of Real Estate
Washington Department of Real Estate (WREC) protects Washington homebuyers, sellers and real estate professionals. The Washington Real Estate Commission licenses and regulates all real estate brokers, sales agents and firms doing business in the state, enforcing Washington’s real estate law.
Washington State Board of Accountancy
The Washington State Board of Accountancy is responsible for the licensure and regulation of certified public accountants (CPAs) and public accounting firms in the state of Washington.
Washington State Inmate Search
Washington State Inmate Search (WA DOC) is the official Washington state centralized, Internet-based inmate locator service that provides authorized users with the ability to search for an inmate’s profile. Search Washington Inmate Records using Name, Date of Birth, or WA DOC Number (Inmate Name and Date of Birth are required for a search).
Washington Department of Education
The Washington Department of Education works to improve public education for all students by providing leadership, guidance, and resources. OSPI promote high academic achievement for every student through our standards-based education improvement efforts. Washington Department of Education is responsible for setting policy and supporting programs that provide students, educators and the citizens of Washington with the highest quality public education possible.
Vital Statistics Washington
Vital Statistics Washington is the official repository of vital records in Washington. The Washington State Archives’ mission is to collect, preserve and make accessible this vital information for recording and preserving vital records like birth, death, marriage certificates, divorce decrees and health statistics.
Washington Medical Commission
The Washington Medical Commission is the state agency responsible for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The Board assures that only qualified persons are licensed to practice medicine in Washington, investigates citizen complaints against doctors, and ensures physicians are competent to practice medicine.
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) is the state agency that manages the commercial fisheries to ensure sustainability, stability, and financial integrity so that the industry may provide a lasting source of income for its participants and the state.
Washington State Department of Transportation
The Washington State Department of Transportation (Washington DOT) is the agency responsible for the building and maintenance of the state’s transportation system and infrastructure. Washington DOT is committed to providing safe and reliable transportation services to the state.
Washington Unemployment Office
The Washington Unemployment Office is the state agency that is responsible for determining if you are eligible for Washington state unemployment benefits and provide workforce services for people who have lost their jobs. This agency is funded through a payroll tax that is paid by Washington’s employers.
Washington Board of Pharmacy
The Washington Board of Pharmacy (WABOP) protects the health and safety of citizens of the state of Washington by ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription drugs, surgical procedures, and medical devices. The WABOP regulates the practice of pharmacy in Washington. This includes the licensing of all pharmacies within the state, whether retail or institutional.
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Rare Maps Collection of the Washington State Library
Washington Flood Map
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