1. (1) The address of record used by the commissioner will be:

   1. (a) The last U.S. mailing address provided by the person or business entity to the commissioner for all notices, orders, or written communication, including any notification of investigation, notification of audit and findings resulting from such audit, or written communication pursuant to RCW 48.17.475 (2)(c)(ii).

   2. (b) The last email address of record, listed in the mailing address section of the commissioner's licensing database, may only be used, if:

      1. (i) The communication is not required to be sent to the person's mailing address pursuant to RCW 48.17.450(2) or 48.15.103(4);
      2. (ii) The person has affirmatively consented to receive communications from the commissioner by email; and

      3. (iii) The email from the commissioner does not require a response.

         NOTE:

         However, if a response is required by the commissioner, then the email must comply with the requirements of RCW 48.17.475 (2)(b) or 48.15.103 (8)(b), whichever is applicable, before it is sent.

2. (2) Licensees must advise the commissioner of any change of address within 30 days after a change of address. This includes any change in the person's residence, mailing, business or email address. Failure to advise the commissioner of a change of address may subject a licensee to disciplinary action under RCW 48.17.530 and 48.17.560.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.17.005. WSR 23-23-081 (Matter R 2023-01), § 284-17-005, filed 11/13/23, effective 12/14/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.15.015 and 48.17.005. WSR 11-04-067 (Matter No. R 2010-07), § 284-17-005, filed 1/28/11, effective 2/28/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005. WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), § 284-17-005, filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09.]