Escrow Agents

The Division of Consumer Services administers the Escrow Agent Registration Act, Chapter 18.44 RCW. The Division licenses and inspects escrow agents under the Act, investigates complaints and may take enforcement action against those who violate the Act.

Quick Links for Escrow Agents

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Examinations Commission Meetings Rulemaking Activity Laws & Rules ListServ Newsletters

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Featured Information

• Rulemaking On Bonding Section Of Escrow Rules
  On May 20, 2009, DFI filed a CR-101 to begin the rulemaking process. DFI anticipates rulemaking on the bonding section of the Escrow rules, WAC 208-680F. More information.
• Escrow Agent Registration Act Policy Statement 02-07
  Necessary documentation under WAC 208-680D-040 when the Escrow Agent provides tracking or reconveyance services or uses a third party service provider for tracking or reconveyance services. View Policy Statement 02-07 (PDF)*
• Quarterly Reports
  Within thirty days following the end of each fiscal quarter, each escrow agent must submit:
  • A report concerning its operations
  • A report concerning the trust account administration; and
  • A one page summary of the three way reconciliation from the last month of the quarter.
  • Learn More About Quarterly Reports
• License Renewal Changes
  Effective August 22, 2007, the Washington Department of Financial Institutions will no longer accept paper forms for escrow officer license renewal.
  
  All licensed escrow officers must use the automated renewal system on or before their license expiration date.
  
  To access the escrow officer license renewal system please click here.

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Laws, Rules, & Interpretations

• Escrow Laws (RCW 18.44)
• Escrow Rules (WAC 208-680A through WAC 208-680G)
• Applicable Statutes & Regulations You Should Know As An Escrow Officer
• Escrow Act Interpretive Statements
• Escrow Interpretive Letters

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Newsletters

• Spring 2008

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Contact Us

Mailing Address:
Department of Financial Institutions
Consumer Services Division
PO Box 41200
Olympia, WA 98504-1200

Phone Numbers:
View a list of DFI staff members who can answer your questions regarding Escrow Agents and Officers.

Main Telephone Line: (360) 902-8703
Toll Free: (877) RING DFI (746-4334)
TDD: (360) 664-8126

Email: dcs@dfi.wa.gov

Please also see our staff directory.

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