Licensing Numbers
License Types | As of February 2022 | As of February 2021 |
Main Office | 55 | 57 |
Branch Office | 8 | 9 |
Officers | 88 | 103 |
Quarterly Report Reminder
Don’t forget! Only Officers (ex. CEO, COO, President) of an Escrow Agent and Designated Escrow Officers (DEOs) may be appointed to complete the Escrow Agent Quarterly Reporting. Please either have an Officer register or update the company’s personnel by submitting an amendment form prior to updating your EAQR if there have been personnel changes in the licensee.
Escrow Agent Renewal Recap
A note of gratitude to Escrow Agent licensees for their diligence in completing the renewal process. As of the December 31 deadline, 96% of Escrow Agent licensees had their renewal approved. This year’s renewal was slightly different because renewal notices were emailed instead of being mailed. Thank you to licensees for adjusting to this change.
Escrow Committee Openings
The Department is currently seeking two individuals to fill openings on the Escrow Committee. You must be a licensee under RCW 18.44, the Escrow Agent Registration Act. Members of the escrow committee are appointed by the Department’s Director and meet quarterly via webinar to discuss industry issues.
If you hold a license under RCW 18.44, you are encouraged to consider participating in this important committee.
Escrow Committee Meeting
Look for information shortly on the next meeting of the Escrow Committee. Access documents from previous committee meetings at our Escrow Committee webpage.