The primary mission of the Division of Securities, which was established in the early 1930s, is to protect the investing public and promote confidence in the capital markets. About the Securities Division
News and Updates
Investment Adviser Renewal Notice for 2026
November 12, 2026
November 12, 2026
Investment Adviser Annual Filing Notice for 2026
February 02, 2026
February 02, 2026
Whistleblower Award and Protection FAQs
July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023
Notice Regarding the Disclosure of Assurances of Discontinuance
September 20, 2019
September 20, 2019
File a Complaint or Check a License
If you have a problem with an investment or want to check if something is legitimate, start here.
- File a complaint
Report a problem with an investment or someone offering financial advice. - Verify a license or registration
Check if a person or investment is authorized to operate in Washington. - Search registrations
Look up registered securities, firms, and individuals.
Securities Industry Information
Find information about licensing, regulation, and requirements.
- Securities registration and exemptions
- Franchises
- Business opportunities
- Small business offerings and assistance
- Broker-dealers
- Investment advisers
- Commodities
Forms, Rules, and Enforcement
Research Old Stock Certificates
If you have an old stock certificate, you may be able to find out if it still has value.
Contact the Division of Securities
Mailing address
Department of Financial Institutions
Division of Securities
PO Box 41200
Olympia, WA 98504-1200
Phone
Main: (360) 902-8760
Toll-free: (877) 746-4334
Fax: (360) 902-0524
TDD: (360) 664-8126