Before you do business with a financial institution, company, or individual in Washington State, make sure they are properly licensed to operate.
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Financial Institutions and Services
| Financial Institution/Service | Verification Method |
|---|---|
| Check Cashers and Small Loans (Payday Lenders) | NMLS Consumer Access |
| Escrow Agents and Officers | DFI Licensee Database |
| Money Transmitters and Currency Exchangers | NMLS Consumer Access |
| Mortgage Lenders, Brokers, Loan Originators, Consumer Loan Companies, and Education Loan Servicers | NMLS Consumer Access |
| Securities Filings and Investment Companies (Mutual Fund) | DFI Licensee Database |
| Franchises and Business Opportunities | DFI Licensee Database |
| Investment Advisers | Securities and Exchange Commission |
| Securities Broker Dealers | FINRA BrokerCheck |
| Virtual Currency | List of Licensees |
| Washington State Chartered Banks and Trust Companies | View List |
| Washington State Chartered Credit Unions | View List |
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 for federally regulated banks.
- Federal Credit Unions – NCUA's tool for federally regulated credit unions.
- Insurance Companies and Agents – Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner.