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Chapter 680

Wash. Admin. Code ch. 208-680

Escrow Agent Registration Act

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF

208-680-030Definitions 208-680-040Exceptions—General 208-680-045Exceptions—Attorneys 208-680-110Credit and character report 208-680-125Licenses not transferable 208-680-130What kind of background check and fingerprinting information may the department require with my application for an escrow agent license?208-680-135What kind of background check and fingerprinting information may the department require with my application for an escrow officer license?208-680-145Escrow officer test 208-680-155What escrow officer and agent fees will I be required to pay?208-680-165May the director waive fees under the act?208-680-170What happens if my check is dishonored or my payment of an escrow fee is insufficient?208-680-174What are the designated escrow officer's responsibilities?208-680-175May my designated escrow officer or branch designated escrow officer supervise more than one of my locations?208-680-176What must I do if my designated escrow officer or branch designated escrow officer leaves?208-680-180May a designated escrow officer or a branch designated escrow officer work for two or more licensed escrow agents?208-680-185What constitutes the misuse of my escrow officer license?208-680-195Can an escrow agent prohibit its designated escrow officer from accessing its trust account books and records?208-680-210How must I identify my office location or locations?208-680-225Must I display my licenses?208-680-235How must I notify the department if I move the location of one or more of my offices?208-680-240Escrow agent renewal and reinstatement 208-680-243Escrow officer license renewal and reinstatement 208-680-245Closure of office 208-680-255Deceptive names prohibited 208-680-265Reporting significant events 208-680-275Employment restrictions 208-680-310Fidelity and surety bonds 208-680-320Errors and omissions insurance 208-680-330When will the cash deposit or securities I used in lieu of an errors and omissions insurance policy be returned to me?208-680-340How are claims filed on my cash deposit or securities in lieu of an errors and omissions policy?208-680-350How long do I have to maintain my cash deposit and securities, and what are the consequences of failure to do so?208-680-360What happens if my errors and omissions policy or my fidelity or surety bonds expire or are canceled?208-680-410Administration of funds held in trust 208-680-425What are the requirements for my quarterly reports?208-680-520What trust account records am I required to keep?208-680-530Records 208-680-532Information security program required by the federal Safeguards Rule implementing the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act 208-680-534Consumer financial information privacy under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and Regulation P 208-680-536Notice to consumers of data breach 208-680-538Business resumption plan 208-680-540What are my obligations regarding escrow transactions?208-680-550Am I obligated to provide escrow services within the time period specified in the escrow instructions?208-680-560What requirements must I follow when disbursing funds or other things of value?208-680-570When must I notify the department about a civil lawsuit, criminal complaint, or administrative action against me or my escrow officers or employees?208-680-580What are the responsibilities of a licensed escrow officer?208-680-590What conduct violates the act?208-680-610What are the department's examination powers under the act?208-680-620What are the department's investigatory powers under the act?208-680-630What are the department's enforcement powers under the act?208-680-640What sanctions may the department impose on a licensed escrow agent or escrow officer?208-680-645Possession of escrow agent property and business 208-680-647Seizure of escrow agent property business by the department—Notice to licensee 208-680-648What are my rights if the department takes possession of my escrow agent property business without cause?208-680-650What are the fees I must pay for examinations and investigations?208-680-660Abandoned escrow records 208-680-710Organization of committee 208-680-720Escrow committee meeting notice