WA County Recording Fee Increase 7/25/21: Due to recently passed RCW revisions, counties across Washington state will increase recording fees for most documents, including UCCs, Deeds of Trust, and Deeds. These fees will increase by $100, starting July 25th, 2021.
In observance of Independence Day, Fairchild and all state offices will be closed Monday 7/5/21. Offices will re-open for normal business hours on Tuesday, 7/6/21. Have a safe and happy 4th!
***update 6-16-21*** In observance of Juneteenth, State offices in the following locations will be closed Friday, 6/18/2021: DE, NJ, PA, and VA. Other states may follow suit, or close early this day. Fairchild offices will be closing at 3pm. We will post any updates to the list if they occur.
In observance of Juneteenth, State offices in the following locations will be closed Friday, 6/18/2021: DE, NJ, PA, and VA. Other states may follow suit, or close early this day. Fairchild offices will remain open, and we will post any updates to the list if they occur.
Memorial Day Closure Notice: In observance of Memorial Day, Fairchild, and state offices nationwide will be closed on Monday, May 31st, 2021. Our office will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, June 1st at 8:00 AM. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day!
The Corporations Division of the WA Secretary of State’s office will be closed to the public from Monday, 5/3/21, through Friday, 5/14/21. They are directing clients to the services offered via their online system, but are still processing documents submitted by mail. Please contact us for updates.
On Friday, 4/16, the Nevada Secretary of State’s office, and District of Columbia offices in Washington, D.C. will be closed. Nevada is observing a state furlough day, and D.C. is closed in observance of Emancipation Day. Both jurisdictions will reopen for business Monday, 4/19. Please let us know if you have any questions about these…
Various state/county jurisdictions across the US may be closed Friday, April 2nd 2021, in observance of Good Friday. Fairchild will remain open this day, and we are happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you!
The California Secretary of State and all state agencies will be closed Wednesday, March 31st in observance of Cesar Chavez Day. Please don’t hesitate to contact Fairchild if you have any questions regarding this closure.
To ensure the safety of their staff, the Oregon Secretary Of State’s office will be closed from 1/19 – 1/22. Official word can be seen on their website at https://sos.oregon.gov/Pages/index.aspx Other states may follow suit, depending on circumstances in those locations. Further updates will be posted as they occur.
All state offices will be closed Monday, January 18th, 2021 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Fairchild Record Search will be open for normal business hours.
Due to expected protests, the Corporations Division of the OR Secretary of State’s office will be closed today, 1/6/21. Currently, they are expected to reopen Thursday, 1/7/21. We will post further updates here if any changes occur. * UPDATE 1/7/2021: It appears the following Secretary of State offices have also closed for the remainder of…
NEW YEAR ALTERED SERVICES In observance of the New Year, state offices in WA and all other states will be closed on 1/1/21. Various other states may close early on 12/31. Please keep this in mind for any upcoming filings, and contact us with any questions you have about a specific jurisdiction. Happy New Year!
ALTERED SERVICE NOTICE 12/24 & 12/25: Washington, Delaware and many other Secretary of State offices will be closed Thursday, 12/24 and Friday, 12/25. Please keep this in mind for any upcoming filings. Happy Holidays!
California: Effective now, through at least the end of December, the CA SOS has suspended in person services. 24 Hour expedite service is no longer available. All filings will be processed on a routine basis, with evidence returned by mail. Delaware: Friday, 12/18/20, the DE Corporations Division will be closed from 1pm to 3pm ET…
