Before doing business with a financial institution, company, or individual, DFI recommends that you make sure they are properly licensed.
Need assistance verifying a license? Call us at 1-877-746-4334. Need help in a different language? You can request interpreter services when you call.
Check Cashers and Small Loans (Payday Lenders)
Verify Licenses through NMLS Consumer Access
Escrow Agents and Officers
Verify Licenses through DFI Licensee Database
Money Transmitter/Currency Exchangers
Verify Licenses through NMLS Consumer Access
Mortgage Lenders, Brokers, Loan Originators,
Consumer Loan Companies, Education Loan Servicers
Verify Licenses through NMLS Consumer Access
Securities Filings, Investment Company (Mutual Fund)
Verify Filings through DFI Licensee Database
Franchises and Business Opportunities
Verify Filings through DFI Licensee Database
Investment Advisers
Verify through Securities and Exchange Commission
Securities Broker Dealers
Check Records through FINRA BrokerCheck
Virtual Currency
List of Virtual Currency Licensees in Washington State
Washington State Chartered Banks and Trust Companies
List of Washington State Chartered Banks and Trust Companies
Washington State Chartered Credit Unions
List of Washington State Chartered Credit Unions
Individuals and Companies Licensed with Other Regulators
If DFI does not regulate the institution or individual you are researching, check with the appropriate regulator below.
Federal Banks
FDIC bank find allows you to find information about federally regulated banks.
Federal Credit Unions
The National Credit Union Administration’s (NCUA) research a credit union tool allows you to find information about federally regulated credit unions.
Insurance Companies and Agents
The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner allows you to look up information about insurance companies and individals.