Consumer Assistance & Financial Education
Below you will find information about consumer assistance and financial education available from the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.
Consumer Assistance
If you need to verify a company or individual is licensed with DFI, or need to file a complaint, DFI is here to help.
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Verify a License with DFI
Before doing business with a financial institution or individual in Washington, you should verify they are properly licensed. Verify a license online with DFI or call us at 1-877 RING DFI (746-4334) . -
File a Complaint
If you have a complaint against a financial institution or individual doing business in Washington, you can file it with DFI. -
Contact DFI
How to contact DFI.
Consumer News & Fraud Alerts
Financial news and fraud alerts from DFI.
Financial Education
DFI is committed to working with our partners to provide educational opportunities for Washington’s youth and adults.
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Financial Education by Topic
(Credit, Foreclosure, Payday Loans, and more.) -
DFI's Financial Education Clearinghouse
Resources and information by topic. -
State Wide Calendar of Financial Education Classes
Find a money management class near you by searching DFI's financial education calendar. -
DFI's Money Talks Blog
DFI's blog for financial education and resources.
Free Publications
DFI offers a number of financial education publications to consumers free of charge.
- Right on the Money - Financial Know-How for Financial Freedom
- Guide to Home Loans
- Investor Education Booklets
- Complete List of Publications...
Contact Us
Our business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Phone: (360) 902-8700
Toll Free: 1-877-RING DFI (746-4334)
Email: webguy@dfi.wa.gov
For hearing impaired visitors, our TDD phone number is 360-664-8126.
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