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DRS is experiencing high call and email volumes, making our response times longer.

Employer support (ESS)

drs.employersupport@drs.wa.gov
360.664.7200 or 800.547.6657
TTY 711
Fax 360.753.1090

PO Box 48380
Olympia, WA 98504-8380

Accounts receivable / payments

drs.ar@drs.wa.gov
360.664.7864 or 800.547.6657
Fax 360.664.7400

PO Box 9018
Olympia, WA 98507-9018

Contact ESS about

If you need help, first try to navigate to see Chapter 12: Resources, or Chapter 13: Training. If you are calling ESS, select the option for an automatic call back and the next ESS representative will call you as soon as they are available.

Contact us about:

  • Transmittals, both regular and correction reporting
  • DCP reporting
  • Payment reporting
  • Converting to new reporting formats
  • Begin and separation dates
  • Edit messages
  • Employer training
  • Any reporting question not listed above

For forms and publications ordering, please email DRS.

If you are an employer and are unsure who to contact, ESS will route your question to the correct team member. Emails are answered within 24 hours. Phone calls are accepted between 8 am and 5 pm weekdays.

Business hours and building location

Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
State Holidays: Closed

 

6835 Capitol Boulevard,
Tumwater, WA 98501

Notices

December 05, 2025 | All Employers

DRS Notice 25-026, Compliance Review Common Findings

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