Washington State Escrow Companies, Agents, and Officers are regulated by the Division of Consumer Services . More about the Division of Consumer Services.
Licensing and Forms
- Apply for an Escrow License
Information on how to apply for a Washington Escrow License. - Escrow Officer License Renewal
Renew your Escrow Officer license. - Applications and Forms
Applications and forms for Washington Escrow Companies and Agents. - Office Closure
How to close an escrow office. - Quarterly Reports
How to file quarterly reports. - Escrow Agents and Officers FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions.
Laws and Regulation
- Laws and Rules
Listing of laws and rules of interest to Escrow Agents and Companies. - Interpretive Letters
Interpretations from the Division of Consumer Services clarifying laws and rules of interest to Washington Escrow Agents and Companies. - Rulemaking
Current rulemaking activity being conducted by the Division of Consumer Services.
Examinations
- Examination Information
Information about how to prepare for an exam, common violations, and frequently asked questions.
Escrow Committee
- Escrow Committee
Information about the escrow committee, upcoming meetings, and past meeting documents.
Resources
- Model Policies for Background Checks
Guidance for developing policies and procedures to comply with RCW 18.44.311 and WAC 208-680-275. - Information Security Resources
Information and resources from DFI regarding the security of consumer information. - Box Upload Procedures
How to transfer files to DFI using BOX.com.
Consumer Assistance
- File a Complaint
Problems with an Escrow company? File a complaint with DFI. - Verify Licenses
Verify a license of a Washington Escrow Agent.