Washington State Division of Banks
The Division of Banks (DOB) was organized in 1907 and administers Title 30, Title 32, and Title 33 of the Revised Code of Washington. Brad Williamson is the Division Director.
The division regulates more than 90 Washington State-chartered commercial banks, stock savings banks, mutual savings banks, alien banks, savings and loan associations, and independent trust companies.
We charter new banks, business development corporations, trust companies, foreign banks, and savings & loan associations. Also, we authorize new branches and branch closures; and approve mergers & acquisitions. Learn more about the Division of Banks.
What's New
Below you will find what's new from the Division of Banks.
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January DOB Bulletin
The January 2008 DOB Bulletin is now available. View bulletin (PDF)*.
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Free Unbanked Conference DVD
Order your free DVD of the Northwest Regional Conference on Reaching Unbanked People.
Who We Regulate
The Division of Banks regulates the business activities of the following entities:
- Commercial Banks & Savings Institutions
- Trust Companies & Trust Departments
- Business Development Corporations, Small Business (7a) Lenders, & Agencies of Non-U.S. Banks
Note: Washington Mutual Bank is no longer regulated by DFI. Send complaints against Washington Mutual Bank to the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS).
Contact Us
Mailing Address:
Department of Financial Institutions
Division of Banks
PO Box 41200
Olympia, WA 98504-1200
Phone Numbers:
Phone: 360-902-8704
Toll Free: (877) RING DFI (746-4334)
TDD: (360) 664-8126
Fax: 360-753-6070
Email: banks@dfi.wa.gov
* This document is a PDF file, and you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it. If you don't already have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, you may download it for free from Adobe.
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