Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

Apply For A Washington Mortgage Broker License

Below you will find instructions on how to apply for a Washington Mortgage Broker license.

DFI Uses The NMLS For Mortgage Broker Licenses

DFI uses the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) for all Mortgage Broker licenses. The NMLS was developed by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators. The goal of the NMLS is to streamline and improve the licensing process for companies, branches, and individuals that hold licenses in multiple states. Learn more about the NMLS.

Apply For A Washington Mortgage Broker License

To apply for a Mortgage Broker license please follow these four steps:

  1. Read Our Application Tips And FAQs

    Before you get started, read our tips for an error free application and our Mortgage Broker application FAQs.

    Arrow Tips For An Error Free Application
    Arrow Mortgage Broker Application FAQs

  2. Review And Complete The NMLS Jurisdiction Requirements

    Review and complete both the Mortgage Broker and Designated Broker Jurisdiction Specific Requirements.

    Arrow Mortgage Broker Requirements (PDF)*.
    Arrow Designated Broker Requirements (PDF)*.

  3. Complete The NMLS Getting Started Guide

    Follow all the steps mentioned in the NMLS Getting Started Guide. These steps will walk you through the entire NMLS application process.

    Arrow NMLS Getting Started Guide

  4. Mail Requirements To DFI

    Mail both the Mortgage Broker and Designated Broker NMLS Jurisdiction Specific Requirements to DFI.

    Arrow Mortgage Broker Requirements (PDF)*.
    Arrow Designated Broker Requirements (PDF)*.

    Mail The Requirements To

    For U.S. Postal Service:
    Department of Financial Institutions
    Division of Consumer Services
    PO Box 41200
    Olympia WA 98504-1200     		  For Overnight Delivery:
    Department of Financial Institutions
    Division of Consumer Services
    150 Israel Rd SW Tumwater WA 98501

Looking To Apply For A Branch License?

Visit our Apply for a Branch License Web page.

Contact Us

Our office hours are 8 am - 5 pm  PST. (Monday-Friday)

Phone: (360) 902-8703 Toll Free: 1-877 RING DFI (746-4334)
Fax: (360) 664-2258 Email: dcs@dfi.wa.gov

Mailing Address

For U.S. Postal Service:
Department of Financial Institutions
Division of Consumer Services
PO Box 41200
Olympia WA 98504-1200 		  For Overnight Delivery:
Department of Financial Institutions
Division of Consumer Services
150 Israel Rd SW
Tumwater WA 98501

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