About the Department of Financial Institutions

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) regulates and examines a variety of state chartered financial services. The Department also provides education and outreach to protect consumers from financial fraud. Contact us at 1.877.RING DFI (746-4334) or by emailing webguy@dfi.wa.gov.

Assistance from DFI:
Verify License | File A Complaint | Foreclosure Help | Financial Education

Connect With Us:
Facebook @dficonsumers @fined4all Blog YouTube

Consumer News SEC and FINRA Issue Alert Regarding Pension or Settlement Income Streams New! Understanding The Different Types Of Financial Service Providers Hartman Escrow Update: Order Authorizing Receiver To Pay Claims Approved

Industry News NASAA Report: Investment Advisor Switch From Federal To State Oversight Successful State Bank Regulators Support Bill Restricting Online Payday Lending New SAFE MLO Test with Uniform State Content Now Available

	Alerts	Financial Education	Money Transmission
	Blog	Foreclosure Help	Mortgages
	Class Calendar	Free Publications	Payday Loans
	Credit	Identity Theft	News Releases
	Deposit Insurance	Interest Rates	Seniors
	Enforcement Actions	Investments	Verify A License
	File A Complaint	Loan Modifications	View All...

	Banks	Currency Exchangers	Money Transmitters
	Business Opportunities	Escrow Agents	Payday Lenders
	Business Dev. Co's	Franchises	Refund Anticipation Loans
	Check Cashers/Sellers	Investment Advisers	Securities
	Commodities	Licensee Database & List	Securities Broker-Dealers
	Consumer Loans	Loan Originators	Securities Issuer
	Consumer Services	Loan Servicers	Small Business
	Credit Unions	Mortgage Brokers	Trusts

	Access Washington	Interpretive Statements	Search
	Applications & Forms	Register To Vote	Site Map
	DFI Publications	Rulemaking Docket	Statutes, Laws, Rules

	About the Agency	DFI Divisions	Privacy Notice
	About the Director	Interested Persons List	Online Security
	Careers with DFI	Legislative Report	Public Records Index
	Contact Info	Map To DFI