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Washington.gov
High Risk
Washington.gov is operated by State of Washington. The domain runs no MX records and SMTP is not currently responding, with no email authentication detected.
Do Not Send
RISK
84
/100
Critical
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99.7% Accuracy
Disposable
No
Persistent addresses, not throwaway
SMTP Live
No
Mail server not responding to SMTP
MX Records
0
Mail exchangers
Mail Exchange (MX) Records for washington.gov Mail Exchange records. They tell other mail servers which hosts are responsible for receiving email at this domain, in priority order. Lower priority numbers are tried first.
No MX records were found for this domain. The domain cannot receive mail.
SMTP Handshake
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. We open a live SMTP connection to the primary MX and read the greeting banner. A response confirms the mail server is alive and accepting connections.
No Response
Primary mail server did not respond to SMTP within the audit timeout. Mail to washington.gov may bounce.
washington.gov Email Authentication SPF · DKIM · DMARC
SPF
Sender Policy Framework. A DNS record listing which servers are allowed to send mail for this domain. Receivers reject or flag mail from unauthorized servers.
Missing
No SPF TXT record published for washington.gov.
No valid SPF record was published. Receivers cannot confirm which servers are allowed to send mail for this domain.
DKIM
DomainKeys Identified Mail. The sending server cryptographically signs outbound mail with a private key, and receivers verify the signature using a public key in DNS.
Missing
No DKIM signature detected on common selectors for washington.gov.
No DKIM signature was detected. Receivers cannot verify the integrity of outbound mail.
DMARC
Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance. Tells receivers what to do when SPF or DKIM checks fail: none, quarantine, or reject.
Missing
No DMARC record published at _dmarc.washington.gov.
No DMARC policy is published. Receivers have no instruction for handling failed messages from this domain.
washington.gov Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
Registrarget.gov
IANA ID8888888
RegisteredJuly 19, 2005
Last UpdatedJuly 21, 2025
ExpiresJuly 16, 2026
Age20 years
TLD.gov
Authoritative Nameservers (2)
- nsoly1.wa.gov
- nsspo1.wa.gov
Registrant
Hidden by registrar privacy service
Technical Contact
Hidden by registrar privacy service
About this Domain
About washington.gov
The washington.gov domain is the official website of the State of Washington, used by state government agencies. Washington, with its capital in Olympia, administers public services for nearly 7.7 million residents.
Washington state government domains implement email authentication with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) oversees cybersecurity.
Washington state mail servers do not operate as catch-all. Recipients are validated and invalid addresses rejected.
Reliable delivery to washington.gov requires authentication compliance with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
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Common Questions About washington.gov
Is washington.gov a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. washington.gov is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Government Email operated by State of Washington and addresses on washington.gov are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid washington.gov mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a washington.gov email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a washington.gov email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @washington.gov mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against washington.gov's mail servers, confirming whether the mailbox exists, is reachable, and is safe to send to. No email is ever delivered during the check.
Can I check if a washington.gov email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to washington.gov's mail server, opens an SMTP session, and queries the mailbox using the RCPT TO command without ever transmitting an actual email. The server's response confirms whether the washington.gov mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for washington.gov?
washington.gov has no MX records published, which means the domain cannot currently receive email. Any message sent to a washington.gov address will hard-bounce at the sending server.
Does washington.gov use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
washington.gov does not currently publish any of the three standard email authentication records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC). This means receivers have no automated way to confirm whether mail claiming to come from @washington.gov is legitimate, which can hurt deliverability and increases the risk of spoofing.
Why do emails to washington.gov bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from washington.gov usually fall into three buckets: the mailbox doesn't exist (5xx user unknown), the inbox is full, or your sending domain isn't authenticated to washington.gov's satisfaction. The fastest fix is to run each address through a free email verifier before you send, and to make sure your own SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are configured correctly so washington.gov's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of washington.gov email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of washington.gov addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, washington.gov catch-all detection, role-account detection, and disposable-domain matching. Results typically come back within minutes and previously-failed addresses on your blacklist are reprocessed for free. For continuous high-volume needs, see our unlimited email verification API.
Is it safe to accept signups from washington.gov email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. washington.gov is a legitimate email service and signups from @washington.gov behave like any other real user. Pipe each address through a real-time email verifier API at the moment of signup to catch typos and dead mailboxes, but there is no need to block washington.gov by default.
What email format does washington.gov use for usernames?
Most washington.gov mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@washington.gov, firstinitiallast@washington.gov, or first@washington.gov, but the actual local-part rules depend on State of Washington. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @washington.gov address exists is to run it through a free email verification tool. Guessing patterns will produce a high bounce rate and damage your sender reputation.
How is the washington.gov risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for washington.gov combines disposable-domain classification, mail-server reachability, MX record presence and depth, SPF / DKIM / DMARC enforcement, DMARC policy strength, SMTP banner response, and domain age. Lower scores mean safer to send to. Disposable domains are pinned at the high end of the scale. The washington.gov score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is washington.gov a valid government email domain?
Yes, washington.gov is a valid official government email domain operated by State of Washington. It is used by government employees and officials for official correspondence.
Is washington.gov a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, washington.gov is not a disposable or temporary email provider. It is an official government domain used for legitimate government communications and operations.
What mail server does washington.gov use?
washington.gov uses mail servers managed by State of Washington. Check the MX records section above for specific server details and authentication configuration.
Can I send emails to washington.gov addresses?
Yes, washington.gov addresses accept incoming email. Government mail servers typically enforce strict spam filtering, authentication checks (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and content scanning. Ensure your sending domain is properly authenticated.
How do I verify an email address at washington.gov?
Use BulkEmailChecker to verify washington.gov addresses. Government domains may have specific SMTP behaviors including greylisting and strict rate limiting. Our tool handles these provider-specific configurations automatically.