Washington Proof of Publication (Cover Sheet) is a form issued by the Washington Secretary of State to certify that an advertisement has been published in a newspaper of general circulation in Washington State. This form is typically used by businesses and government agencies to provide evidence of notice to the public of certain events, such as a public hearing or a legal notice. There are two types of Washington Proof of Publication (Cover Sheet): a standard form and a customized form. The standard form is issued by the Washington Secretary of State and consists of a cover page, proof of service, and proof of publication. The cover page includes the name of the newspaper, date of publication, and contact information for the newspaper. The proof of service includes the name and contact information of the person submitting the form. The proof of publication includes a signed statement from the newspaper confirming that the advertisement was published as requested. The customized form can be requested from the Washington Secretary of State and is tailored to a business’s specific needs. It includes the same elements as the standard form, but allows the business to customize the form to include additional information, such as the name of the business and the nature of the advertisement.