Wash. Admin. Code § 208-532-030
An application by an alien bank to establish and operate an office or bureau in the state of Washington shall be made on the form prescribed in Appendices 1, 2 or 3, whichever is applicable.
An application shall not be deemed complete if, in the opinion of the director, the applicant has not supplied all of the required information or the information supplied is deficient. After receipt of the completed application, the director shall conduct his required investigation.
(1) Office. The director shall notify the applicant of denial or conditional approval of an application for a certificate for an agency or branch within 180 days of his receipt of the completed application.
(g) A power of attorney in favor of the person designated to be in charge of the business and affairs of the office.
The applicant shall also provide proof of fidelity bond coverage and the oath of the managing officer of the Washington office.
After receipt of these documents and after the director is satisfied that all statutory requirements have been met, he shall issue his certificate.
If the application for a certificate for an agency or branch is conditionally approved, the applicant must supply the following documents executed by the governing board and properly sworn to before a U.S. Consular Official within 60 days of notification.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 30.04.030 and 43.320.040. WSR 00-18-103, amended and recodified as § 208-532-030, filed 9/6/00, effective 10/7/00; Order 23, § 50-32-030, filed 8/14/73.]