Escrow Agent Registration Act

Sections covered

• RCW 18.44.011Definitions.1 cite
• RCW 18.44.021License required—Exceptions.
• RCW 18.44.023Multistate licensing system—Director's discretion.
• RCW 18.44.031License—Application, requisites.
• RCW 18.44.041Branch offices—Application to establish—Requirements.
• RCW 18.44.051Branch offices—Issuance of license.
• RCW 18.44.061Change in business location, office location, business name—Written notice required.
• RCW 18.44.071Escrow officer required for handling transactions—Responsibility of designated escrow officer—Branch escrow officers.
• RCW 18.44.081Escrow officer's license—Application—Form—Timely filing—Proof of moral character, etc.
• RCW 18.44.091License—Fees—Renewal.
• RCW 18.44.101License—Retention and display by agent—Termination—Inactive licenses.
• RCW 18.44.111Licenses—Form and size—Contents.
• RCW 18.44.121Fees.
• RCW 18.44.127Certificate of registration suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
• RCW 18.44.131License application—Issuance.
• RCW 18.44.141License—Duration—Posting.
• RCW 18.44.151License—Expiration and renewal—Fee.
• RCW 18.44.161License—Reinstatement.
• RCW 18.44.171Engaging in business without license—Penalty.
• RCW 18.44.181Proof of licensure prerequisite to action for fee.
• RCW 18.44.191Director—Educational conferences—Examinations.
• RCW 18.44.195Examination.
• RCW 18.44.201Financial responsibility—Fidelity bond—Errors and omissions policy—Surety bond.4 cites
• RCW 18.44.211Cancellation of fidelity bond or surety bond, or both—New bond required.
• RCW 18.44.221Waiver of bond or policy where not reasonably available—Determination procedure—Waiver period.
• RCW 18.44.231Corporation for insuring where bond or policy not reasonably available.
• RCW 18.44.241Waiver of errors and omissions policy requirement—Criteria.
• RCW 18.44.251Waiver—Affidavit.
• RCW 18.44.261Waiver—Determination.
• RCW 18.44.270Application of administrative procedure act.
• RCW 18.44.271Waiver—Certificate of waiver.
• RCW 18.44.281Waiver—Denial.
• RCW 18.44.291Waiver—Application by escrow license applicant.
• RCW 18.44.301Prohibited practices.
• RCW 18.44.305Financial interest in an escrow agent—Prohibited practices.
• RCW 18.44.311Prohibited employment practices.
• RCW 18.44.400Records and accounts—Segregation and disbursements of funds—Violation of section, penalties.
• RCW 18.44.410Powers of director.
• RCW 18.44.413Informal settlement of complaints or enforcement actions.
• RCW 18.44.420Investigation of violations—Procedure—Powers of director.2 cites
• RCW 18.44.425Subpoena authority—Application—Contents—Notice—Fees.
• RCW 18.44.430Actions against license—Grounds.
• RCW 18.44.440Violations—Cease and desist orders.
• RCW 18.44.450Referral fees prohibited—Consumer protection act—Application.
• RCW 18.44.455Possession of property and business—Grounds for director's authority.
• RCW 18.44.457Possession of property and business—Scope of director's authority.
• RCW 18.44.460License suspension—Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship.
• RCW 18.44.465Termination of license—Effect upon preexisting escrows—Notice to principals.
• RCW 18.44.470Receivership.
• RCW 18.44.480Remedies—Affecting corporate franchise.
• RCW 18.44.490Authority to prosecute—Grants of injunctive relief, temporary restraining orders.
• RCW 18.44.500Committee to advise director—Members—Compensation and travel expenses.
• RCW 18.44.510Compensation and travel expenses of committee members.
• RCW 18.44.901Construction—1965 c 153.
• RCW 18.44.902Short title.