title: RCW 18.410.020

text:
(1) Beginning in 2024, the department shall annually review and analyze approximately 10 percent of the professional licenses regulated by the department and prepare and submit an annual report electronically to the chief clerk of the house of representatives, the secretary of the senate, and each member of the house of representatives and senate by August 31st of each year as provided in this section. The department shall complete this process for all professional licenses within its jurisdiction within 10 years and every 10 years thereafter. Each report shall include the department's recommendations regarding whether the professional licenses should be terminated, continued, or modified.
(2) The department may require the submission of information by the affected professional board or commission and other affected or interested parties. The department shall provide notice to the relevant professional board or commission and all licensees, not regulated under a board or commission, prior to commencing the review.
(3) The department's report shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) The title of the professional license and, if applicable, the name of the professional board or commission responsible for enforcement of the professional license, if any;
(b) The statutory citation or other authorization for the creation of the professional license and, if applicable, the professional board or commission;
(c) If applicable, the number of members of the professional board or commission and how the members are appointed;
(d) If applicable, the qualifications for membership on the professional board or commission;
(e) If applicable, the number of times the professional board or commission is required to meet during the year and the number of times it actually met during the preceding five calendar years;
(f) Annual budget information for the five most recently completed fiscal years;
(g) For the immediately preceding five calendar years, or for the period of time less than five years for which the information is practically available, the number of government certifications, professional licenses, and registrations the department, professional board, or commission has issued, revoked, denied, or assessed penalties against, listed anonymously and separately per type of credential, and the reasons for such revocations, denials, and other penalties;
(h) A review of the basic assumptions underlying the creation of the professional license;
(i) A comparison of whether and how other states regulate the profession;
(j) A review and analysis of the hours or other amount of education, training, or experience required to obtain the license or credential;
(k) A summary of any regulatory changes made by the department, professional board, or commission as a result of the review; and
(l) Any recommendations regarding whether the professional license should be terminated, continued, or modified.
(4) After the report in subsection (3) of this section is submitted, if the relevant legislative committee determines further analysis is needed it may request the department to conduct further analysis. Specifically, the extended report shall include:
(a) Whether the professional license meets the policies stated and the following recommended courses of action for meeting such policies:
(i) If the need is to protect consumers against fraud, the recommended course of action should be to strengthen powers under chapter 19.86 RCW, or require disclosures that will reduce misleading attributes of the specific goods or services;
(ii) If the need is to protect consumers against unclean facilities or to promote general health and safety, the recommended course of action should be to require periodic inspections of such facilities;
(iii) If the need is to protect consumers against potential damages from failure by providers to complete a contract fully or up to standards, the recommended course of action should be to require that providers be bonded;
(iv) If the need is to protect a person who is not a party to a contract between the provider and consumer, the recommended course of action should be to require that the provider have insurance;
(v) If the need is to protect consumers against potential damages by transient providers, the recommended course of action should be to require that providers register their businesses with the state;
(vi) If the need is to protect consumers against a shortfall or imbalance of knowledge about the goods or services relative to the providers' knowledge, the recommended course of action should be to enact government certification; and
(vii) If the need is to address a systematic information shortfall such that a reasonable consumer is unable to distinguish between the quality of providers, there is an absence of institutions that provide adequate guidance to the consumer, and the consumer's inability to distinguish between providers and the lack of adequate guidance allows for undue risk of present, significant, and substantiated harms, the recommended course of action should be to enact a professional license; and
(b) If education, training, or experience is a qualification in the professional license under review, a review and analysis of the hours or other amount of education, training, or experience required to ensure such requirements are as least restrictive as necessary to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare.
(5) If a lawful profession is subject to chapter 18.120 RCW, the analysis under subsection (4)(a) of this section shall be made using the least restrictive method of regulation as set out in RCW 18.120.010.
(6) If the department finds that it is necessary to change professional licenses, the department shall recommend the least restrictive regulation consistent with the public interest and the policies in this section.
[ 2023 c 412 s 4.]

catchline: Review of professional licenses—Report and recommendations.


doc_type: statute

jurisdiction: wa

title: RCW 18.410.900

text:
This chapter may be known and cited as the professional license review act.
[ 2023 c 412 s 2.]

license: public-domain-government-work

rule_set: Revised Code of Washington

catchline: Short title.

code: rcw

unit: section

court: Washington State Legislature


title: RCW 18.415.010

text:
For the businesses and professions included under this title, except for interstate compacts:
(1) An individual who is not lawfully present in the United States is eligible for a professional license, commercial license, certificate, permit, or registration as allowed under Title 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1621. A state agency, regulatory authority, or disciplining authority shall not deny an application for a professional license, commercial license, certificate, permit, or registration solely on the basis of a person's immigration or citizenship status if the person has met all other qualifications.
(2) An applicant for a professional license, commercial license, certificate, permit, or registration may provide an individual taxpayer identification number in lieu of a social security number when completing an application.
(3) A state agency, regulatory authority, or disciplining authority shall not disclose to any person who is not employed by the state agency, regulatory authority, or disciplining authority the social security number or individual taxpayer identification number of an applicant or licensee for any purpose except:
(a) Tax purposes;
(b) Licensing purposes; and
(c) Enforcement of an order for the payment of child support.
(4) A social security number or individual taxpayer identification number provided to a state agency, regulatory authority, or disciplining authority is confidential and is exempt from disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.
(5) Nothing in this section shall affect the requirements to obtain a professional license, commercial license, certificate, permit, or registration that are not directly related to citizenship status or immigration status.
(6) This chapter does not apply to licensees under chapters 18.165 and 18.170 RCW and RCW 18.185.250.
[ 2024 c 50 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective date—2024 c 50: "This act takes effect July 1, 2024." [ 2024 c 50 s 12.]

catchline: Eligibility for license, certificate, permit, and registration regardless of immigration and citizenship status—Disclosure of identifier numbers—Exemptions.


title: RCW 18.420.005

text:
(1) The legislature finds that peers play a critical role along the behavioral health continuum of care, from outreach to treatment to recovery support. Peers deal in the currency of hope and motivation. Peers bring hope to individuals receiving services and are incredibly adept at supporting people with behavioral health challenges on their recovery journeys. Peers represent the only segment of the behavioral health workforce where there is not a shortage, but a surplus of willing workers. Peers, however, are presently limited to serving only medicaid recipients and working only in community behavioral health agencies. As a result, youth and adults with commercial insurance have no access to peer services. Furthermore, peers who work in other settings, such as emergency departments and behavioral health urgent care, cannot bill insurance for their services.
(2) Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to address the behavioral health workforce crisis, expand access to peer services, eliminate financial barriers to professional licensing, and honor the contributions of the peer profession by creating the profession of certified peer support specialists.
[ 2025 c 360 s 6; 2023 c 469 s 1.]

catchline: Finding—Intent.


title: RCW 18.420.010

text:
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Approved supervisor" means:
(a) Until July 1, 2028, a behavioral health provider, as defined in RCW 71.24.025 with at least two years of experience working in a behavioral health practice that employs peer support specialists or certified peer counselors as part of treatment teams; or
(b) A certified peer support specialist who has completed:
(i) At least 1,500 hours of work as a fully certified peer support specialist engaged in the practice of peer support services, with at least 500 hours attained through the joint supervision of peers in conjunction with another approved supervisor; and
(ii) The training developed by the health care authority under RCW 71.24.920.
(2) "Certified peer support specialist" means a person certified under this chapter to engage in the practice of peer support services.
(3) "Certified peer support specialist trainee" means an individual working toward the supervised experience and written examination requirements to become a certified peer support specialist under this chapter.
(4) "Department" means the department of health.
(5) "Practice of peer support services" means the provision of interventions by a peer who is either a person in recovery from a mental health condition or substance use disorder, or both, or the parent or legal guardian of a youth who is receiving or has received behavioral health services, to a person with a similar lived experience. The peer provides the interventions through the use of shared experiences to assist the participant in the acquisition and exercise of skills needed to support the participant's recovery. Interventions may include activities that assist participants in accessing or engaging in treatment and in symptom management; promote social connection, recovery, and self-advocacy; provide guidance in the development of natural community supports and basic daily living skills; and support participants in engagement, motivation, and maintenance related to achieving and maintaining health and wellness goals.
(6) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
[ 2025 c 360 s 7; 2023 c 469 s 2.]
Notes:

catchline: Definitions.


title: RCW 18.420.020

text:
In addition to any other authority, the secretary has the authority to:
(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter;
(2) Establish all certification, examination, and renewal fees for certified peer support specialists in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250;
(3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;
(4) Issue certificates to applicants who have met the education, training, and examination requirements for obtaining a certificate and to deny a certificate to applicants who do not meet the requirements;
(5) Coordinate with the health care authority to confirm an applicants' successful completion of the certified peer support specialist education course offered by the health care authority under RCW 71.24.920 and successful passage of the associated oral examination as proof of eligibility to take a qualifying written examination for applicants for obtaining a certificate;
(6) Establish practice parameters consistent with the definition of the practice of peer support services;
(7) Determine which states have credentialing requirements equivalent to those of this state, and issue certificates to applicants credentialed in those states without examination;
(8) Define and approve any supervised experience requirements for certification;
(9) Adopt rules implementing a continuing competency program; and
(10) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.
[ 2025 c 360 s 8; 2023 c 469 s 3.]
Notes:

catchline: Authority of secretary.


title: RCW 18.420.030

text:
Beginning July 1, 2025, except as provided in RCW 71.24.920, the decision of a person practicing peer support services to become certified under this chapter is voluntary. A person may not use the title certified peer support specialist unless the person holds a credential under this chapter.
[ 2025 c 360 s 9; 2023 c 469 s 5.]

catchline: Representation as certified peer support specialist.


title: RCW 18.420.040

text:
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict:
(1) An individual who holds a credential issued by this state, other than as a certified peer support specialist or certified peer support specialist trainee, to engage in the practice of an occupation or profession without obtaining an additional credential from the state. The individual may not use the title certified peer support specialist unless the individual holds a credential under this chapter; or
(2) The practice of peer support services by a person who is employed by the government of the United States while engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws of the United States.
[ 2025 c 360 s 10; 2023 c 469 s 6.]

catchline: Exemptions from chapter.


title: RCW 18.420.050

text:
(1) Beginning July 1, 2025, except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the secretary shall issue a certificate to practice as a certified peer support specialist to any applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the secretary that the applicant meets the following requirements:
(a) Submission of an attestation to the department that the applicant self-identifies as:
(i) A person with one or more years of recovery from a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or both; or
(ii) The parent or legal guardian of a youth who is receiving or has received behavioral health services;
(b) Successful completion of the education course developed and offered by the health care authority under RCW 71.24.920;
(c) Successful passage of an oral examination administered by the health care authority upon completion of the education course offered by the health care authority under RCW 71.24.920;
(d) Successful passage of a written examination administered by the health care authority upon completion of the education course offered by the health care authority under RCW 71.24.920;
(e) Successful completion of an experience requirement of at least 1,000 supervised hours as a certified peer support specialist trainee engaged in the volunteer or paid practice of peer support services, in accordance with the standards in RCW 18.420.060; and
(f) Payment of the appropriate fee required under this chapter.
(2) The secretary shall establish criteria for the issuance of a certificate to engage in the practice of peer support services based on prior experience as a peer specialist attained before July 1, 2025. The criteria shall establish equivalency standards necessary to be deemed to have met the requirements of subsection (1) of this section. An applicant under this subsection shall have until July 1, 2026, to complete any standards in which the applicant is determined to be deficient.
(3) The secretary shall issue a certificate to engage in the practice of peer support services based on completion of an apprenticeship program registered and approved under chapter 49.04 RCW.
(4) A certificate to engage in the practice of peer support services is valid for two years. A certificate may be renewed upon demonstrating to the department that the certified peer support specialist has successfully completed 30 hours of continuing education approved by the department. As part of the continuing education requirement, every six years the applicant must submit proof of successful completion of at least three hours of suicide prevention training and at least six hours of coursework in professional ethics and law, which may include topics under RCW 18.130.180.
[ 2025 c 360 s 11; 2023 c 469 s 7.]
Notes:

catchline: Certification requirements.


title: RCW 18.420.060

text:
(1) Beginning July 1, 2025, the secretary shall issue a certificate to practice as a certified peer support specialist trainee to any applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the secretary that:
(a) The applicant meets the requirements of RCW 18.420.050 (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), and (4) and is working toward the supervised experience requirements to become a certified peer support specialist under this chapter; or
(b) The applicant is enrolled in an apprenticeship program registered and approved under chapter 49.04 RCW and approved by the secretary under RCW 18.420.020.
(2) An applicant seeking to become a certified peer support specialist trainee under this section shall submit to the secretary for approval an attestation, in accordance with rules adopted by the department, that the certified peer support specialist trainee is actively pursuing the supervised experience requirements of RCW 18.420.050(1)(e). This attestation must be updated with the trainee's annual renewal.
(3) A certified peer support specialist trainee certified under this section may practice only under the supervision of an approved supervisor. Supervision may be provided through distance supervision. Supervision may be provided by an approved supervisor who is employed by the same employer that employs the certified peer support specialist trainee or by an arrangement made with a third-party approved supervisor to provide supervision, or a combination of both types of approved supervisors.
(4) A certified peer support specialist trainee certificate is valid for one year and may only be renewed four times.
[ 2025 c 360 s 12; 2023 c 469 s 8.]
Notes:

catchline: Certification requirements—Trainee.


title: RCW 18.420.070

text:
(1) The date and location of written examinations must be established by the health care authority. Applicants who have been found by the health care authority to meet other requirements for obtaining a certificate must be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The health care authority shall establish by rule the examination application deadline.
(2) The health care authority shall administer written examinations to each applicant, by means determined most effective, on subjects appropriate to the scope of practice, as applicable. The examinations must be limited to the purpose of determining whether the applicant possesses the minimum skill and knowledge necessary to practice competently.
(3) The examination materials, all grading of the materials, and the grading of any practical work must be preserved for a period of not less than one year after the health care authority has made and published the decisions. All examinations must be conducted under fair and wholly impartial methods.
(4) Any applicant failing to make the required grade in the first written examination may take up to three subsequent written examinations as the applicant desires upon prepaying a fee determined by the health care authority for each subsequent written examination. Upon failing four written examinations, the health care authority may invalidate the original application and require remedial education before the person may take future written examinations.
(5) The health care authority may approve a written examination prepared or administered by a private organization that credentials and renews credentials for peer counselors, or an association of credentialing agencies, for use by an applicant in meeting the credentialing requirements.
[ 2023 c 469 s 9.]

catchline: Examination.


title: RCW 18.420.080

text:
The secretary shall establish, by rule, the requirements and fees for renewal of a certificate issued pursuant to this chapter. Fees must be established in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250. Failure to renew the certificate invalidates the certificate and all privileges granted by the certificate. If a certificate has lapsed for a period longer than three years, the person shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the secretary by completing continuing competency requirements or meeting other standards determined by the secretary.
[ 2023 c 469 s 10.]

catchline: Renewal of certificate.


title: RCW 18.420.090

text:
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs uncertified practice of peer support services, the issuance and denial of certificates, and the discipline of certified peer support specialists and certified peer support specialist trainees under this chapter.
[ 2025 c 360 s 13; 2023 c 469 s 12.]

catchline: Application of uniform disciplinary act.


title: RCW 18.420.800

text:
(1) The department shall conduct an assessment and submit a report to the governor and the committees of the legislature with jurisdiction over health policy issues by December 1, 2027.
(2) The report in subsection (1) of this section shall provide:
(a) An analysis of the adequacy of the supply of certified peer support specialists serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010(1)(b) with respect to the ability to meet the anticipated supervision needs of certified peer support specialist trainees upon the expiration of behavioral health providers serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010(1)(a);
(b) An assessment of whether or not it is necessary to extend the expiration of behavioral health providers serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010(1)(a) in order to meet the anticipated supervision needs of certified peer support specialist trainees;
(c) Recommendations for increasing the supply of certified peer support specialists serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010(1)(b), including any potential modifications to the requirements to become an approved supervisor; and
(d) Recommendations for alternative methods of providing supervision to certified peer support specialist trainees, including options for team-based supervision that incorporate supervision from both behavioral health providers serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010(1)(a) and certified peer support specialists serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010(1)(b).
[ 2025 c 360 s 14; 2023 c 469 s 11.]
Notes:

catchline: Report—Supervisor supply adequacy.


title: RCW 18.43.010

text:
In order to safeguard life, health, and property, and to promote the public welfare, any person in either public or private capacity practicing or offering to practice engineering or land surveying, shall hereafter be required to submit evidence that he or she is qualified so to practice and shall be registered as hereinafter provided; and it shall be unlawful for any person to practice or to offer to practice in this state, engineering or land surveying, as defined in the provisions of this chapter, or to use in connection with his or her name or otherwise assume, use, or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a professional engineer or a land surveyor, unless such a person has been duly registered under the provisions of this chapter.
[ 2011 c 336 s 480; 1947 c 283 s 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 8306-21. Prior: 1935 c 167 s 2; RRS s 8306-2.]
Notes:
False advertising: Chapter 9.04 RCW.

catchline: General provisions.


title: RCW 18.43.020

text:
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Board" means the state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors, provided for by this chapter.
(2) "Director" means the director of the Washington state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors.
(3) "Engineer-in-training" means a candidate who: (a) Has satisfied the experience requirements in RCW 18.43.040 for registration; (b) has successfully passed the examination in the fundamental engineering subjects; and (c) is enrolled by the board as an engineer-in-training.
(4) "Engineering" means the "practice of engineering" as defined in this section.
(5) "Land-surveyor-in-training" means a candidate who: (a) Has satisfied the experience requirements in RCW 18.43.040 for registration; (b) successfully passes the examination in the fundamental land surveying subjects; and (c) is enrolled by the board as a land-surveyor-in-training.
(6)(a) "Practice of engineering" means any professional service or creative work requiring engineering education, training, and experience and the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences to such professional services or creative work as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design, and supervision of construction for the purpose of assuring compliance with specifications and design, in connection with any public or private utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, processes, works, or projects.
(b) A person shall be construed to practice or offer to practice engineering, within the meaning and intent of this chapter, who practices any branch of the profession of engineering; or who, by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or in any other way represents themself to be a professional engineer, or through the use of some other title implies that they are a professional engineer; or who holds themself out as able to perform, or who does perform, any engineering service or work or any other professional service designated by the practitioner or recognized by educational authorities as engineering.
(c) The practice of engineering does not include the work ordinarily performed by persons who operate or maintain machinery or equipment.
(7) "Practice of land surveying" means assuming responsible charge of the surveying of land for the establishment of corners, lines, boundaries, and monuments, the laying out and subdivision of land, the defining and locating of corners, lines, boundaries, and monuments of land after they have been established, the survey of land areas for the purpose of determining the topography thereof, the making of topographical delineations and the preparing of maps and accurate records thereof, when the proper performance of such services requires technical knowledge and skill.
(8) "Professional engineer" means a person who, by reason of the person's special knowledge of the mathematical and physical sciences and the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design, acquired by professional education and practical experience, is qualified to practice engineering as defined in this section, as attested by the person's legal registration as a professional engineer.
(9) "Professional land surveyor" means a person who, by reason of the person's special knowledge of the mathematical and physical sciences and principles and practices of land surveying, which is acquired by professional education and practical experience, is qualified to practice land surveying and as attested to by the person's legal registration as a professional land surveyor.
(10) "Significant structures" include:
(a) Hazardous facilities, defined as: Structures housing, supporting, or containing sufficient quantities of explosive substances to be of danger to the safety of the public if released;
(b) Essential facilities that have a ground area of more than five thousand square feet and are more than twenty feet in mean roof height above average ground level. Essential facilities are defined as:
(i) Hospitals and other medical facilities having surgery and emergency treatment areas;
(ii) Fire and police stations;
(iii) Tanks or other structures containing, housing, or supporting water or fire suppression material or equipment required for the protection of essential or hazardous facilities or special occupancy structures;
(iv) Emergency vehicle shelters and garages;
(v) Structures and equipment in emergency preparedness centers;
(vi) Standby power-generating equipment for essential facilities;
(vii) Structures and equipment in government communication centers and other facilities requiring emergency response;
(viii) Aviation control towers, air traffic control centers, and emergency aircraft hangars; and
(ix) Buildings and other structures having critical national defense functions;
(c) Structures exceeding one hundred feet in height above average ground level;
(d) Buildings that are customarily occupied by human beings and are five stories or more above average ground level;
(e) Bridges having a total span of more than two hundred feet and piers having a surface area greater than ten thousand square feet; and
(f) Buildings and other structures where more than three hundred people congregate in one area.
[ 2026 c 134 s 1. Prior: 2019 c 442 s 8; 2007 c 193 s 2; 1995 c 356 s 1; 1991 c 19 s 1; 1947 c 283 s 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 8306-22; prior: 1935 c 167 s 1; RRS s 8306-1.]
Notes:
Effective date—2007 c 193: See note following RCW 18.43.040.
Effective date—1995 c 356: "This act shall take effect July 1, 1996." [ 1995 c 356 s 6.]


title: RCW 18.43.030

text:
A state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors is hereby created which shall exercise all of the powers and perform all of the duties conferred upon it by this chapter. The board shall consist of seven members, who shall be appointed by the governor and shall have the qualifications as hereinafter required. On the expiration of the term of any member, the governor shall appoint a successor for a term of five years to take the place of the member whose term on said board is about to expire. However, no member shall serve more than two consecutive terms on the board. Each member shall hold office until the expiration of the term for which such member is appointed or until a successor qualified as described in this chapter shall have been duly appointed.
Five members of the board shall be registered professional engineers licensed under the provisions of this chapter. Two members shall be registered professional land surveyors licensed under this chapter. Each of the members of the board shall have been actively engaged in the practice of engineering or land surveying for at least 10 years subsequent to registration, five of which shall have been immediately prior to their appointment to the board.
Each member of the board shall have been a resident of this state for at least five years and practiced in this state for at least five years immediately preceding the member's appointment.
Each member of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and, in addition thereto, shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of this chapter in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
The governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetency, or neglect of duty. Vacancies in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the governor as hereinabove provided.
[ 2026 c 134 s 2; 2011 c 336 s 481; 1986 c 102 s 1; 1984 c 287 s 35; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 s 37; 1947 c 283 s 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 8306-23.]
Notes:
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.

catchline: Board of registration—Members—Terms—Qualifications—Compensation and travel expenses.


title: RCW 18.43.033

text:
Upon request of the board, the director shall select a candidate for a pro tem board member position and upon approval of the board, the board chair shall make the appointment. Up to three individuals may serve as pro tem board members. A pro tem board member will be participating as a temporary member of the board and perform services as needed and determined by the director, including ensuring sufficient case reviewers, forming a quorum at a board meeting, serving on any combination of one or more committees, or participating as needed at formal disciplinary hearings. An appointed individual must be registered under this chapter or licensed under chapter 18.210 RCW for a minimum of five years immediately prior to the appointment. While serving as a board member pro tem, an appointed person has all the powers, duties, and immunities of a regular member of the board and is entitled to the same compensation, including travel expenses, in accordance with RCW 18.43.030. A pro tem appointment may not last for more than 180 days unless approved by the director.
[ 2026 c 134 s 3; 1997 c 247 s 1.]

catchline: Pro tem board members—Limits—Duties.


title: RCW 18.43.035

text:
(1) The board may adopt and amend bylaws establishing its organization and method of operation, including but not limited to meetings, maintenance of books and records, publication of reports, code of ethics, and rosters, and adoption and use of a seal.
(2) Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of any business of the board.
(3) The board shall appoint its director, who must hold a valid Washington license as a professional engineer or professional land surveyor.
(4) The board may employ such persons as are necessary to carry out its duties under this chapter.
(5) It may adopt rules reasonably necessary to administer the provisions of this chapter. The board shall submit to the governor periodic reports as may be required. A roster, showing the names and mailing addresses of all registered professional engineers and professional land surveyors may be published for distribution, upon request, to professional engineers and professional land surveyors registered under this chapter and to the public.
[ 2026 c 134 s 4; 2020 c 47 s 1; 2019 c 442 s 19; 2002 c 86 s 224; 1997 c 247 s 2; 1986 c 102 s 2; 1977 c 75 s 10; 1961 c 142 s 1; 1959 c 297 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.

catchline: Bylaws—Employees—Rules—Periodic reports and roster.


title: RCW 18.43.040

text:
The following requirements will be considered as minimum evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is qualified for registration as a professional engineer, structural engineer, professional land surveyor, engineer-in-training, or land-surveyor-in-training.
(1) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER. To be licensed as a professional engineer, an applicant must meet the examination and experience requirements delineated in this subsection (1).
(a) Examination requirements. An applicant must have received passing scores on examinations required by the board in rule.
(b) Experience requirements. A specific record of eight years or more of experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board and showing that the applicant is competent to practice engineering.
(i) The experience must be broad based and progressive to include gaining knowledge and comprehension of engineering subjects and applying engineering principles.
(ii) Education or teaching at a college or university may constitute a portion of the required experience as follows:
(A) An undergraduate degree, or its equivalent, in an engineering program approved by the board will be considered the equivalent of four years of experience;
(B) Satisfactory completion of each year of an engineering program may be considered the equivalent of one year of experience at the discretion of the board;
(C) An undergraduate degree in a nonengineering program may be considered the equivalent of engineering experience at the discretion of the board;
(D) No more than four years of experience may be granted for undergraduate education; and
(E) Experience may be granted for teaching and postgraduate education as further defined by, and at the discretion of, the board.
(iii) The mere execution, as a contractor, of work designed by a professional engineer, or the supervision of the construction of such work as a foreman or superintendent may not be deemed to be the practice of engineering.
(2) STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. Structural engineering is recognized as a specialized branch of professional engineering. A professional engineer must be registered as a structural engineer to provide structural engineering services for significant structures. To become licensed as a structural engineer, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
(a) Hold a current registration as a professional engineer in this state;
(b) Have at least two years of structural engineering experience, of a character satisfactory to the board, in addition to the eight years' experience required for registration as a professional engineer; and
(c) Pass additional examinations as prescribed by the board.
(3) PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR. To be licensed as a professional land surveyor, an applicant must meet the examination and experience requirements delineated in this subsection (3).
(a) Examination requirements. An applicant must have received passing scores on examinations required by the board in rule.
(b) Experience requirements. A specific record of eight years or more of experience in land surveying work of a character satisfactory to the board and showing that the applicant is competent to practice land surveying.
(i) The experience must be broad based and progressive to include gaining knowledge and comprehension of land surveying subjects and applying land surveying principles.
(ii) Education or teaching at a college or university may constitute a portion of the required experience as follows:
(A) An undergraduate degree, or its equivalent, in a land surveying program approved by the board is considered the equivalent of four years of experience;
(B) Satisfactory completion of each year of a land surveying program may be considered the equivalent of one year of experience at the discretion of the board;
(C) An undergraduate degree in a nonland surveying program may be considered the equivalent of land surveying experience at the discretion of the board;
(D) No more than four years of experience will be granted for undergraduate education; and
(E) Experience may also be granted for teaching and postgraduate education as further defined by, and at the discretion of, the board.
(4) ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING. An applicant who has completed four years of experience of the type outlined in subsection (1)(b) of this section and has received a passing score on a board-approved examination on the fundamentals of engineering may apply for an engineer-in-training certificate from the board.
(5) LAND-SURVEYOR-IN-TRAINING. An applicant who has completed four years of experience of the type outlined in subsection (3)(b) of this section and has received a passing score on a board-approved examination on the fundamentals of land surveying may apply for a land-surveyor-in-training certificate from the board.
[ 2026 c 134 s 5; 2007 c 193 s 1; 2000 c 172 s 1; 1995 c 356 s 2; 1991 c 19 s 2; 1947 c 283 s 7; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 8306-24. Prior: 1935 c 167 s 2; RRS s 8306-2.]
Notes:
Effective date—2007 c 193: "This act takes effect July 1, 2008." [ 2007 c 193 s 3.]
Effective date—1995 c 356: See note following RCW 18.43.020.

catchline: Registration requirements.


title: RCW 18.43.050

text:
Application for registration shall be on forms prescribed by the board and furnished by the director.
The registration fee for professional engineers shall be determined by the board, which shall accompany the application and shall include the cost of application processing and issuance of certificate. The fee for engineer-in-training shall be determined by the board, which shall accompany the application and shall include the cost of application processing and issuance of certificate.
The registration fee for professional land surveyors shall be determined by the board, which shall accompany the application and shall include the cost of application processing and issuance of certificate. The fee for land-surveyor-in-training shall be determined by the board, which shall accompany the application and shall include the cost of application processing and issuance of certificate.
All registration fees are nonrefundable. Should the board find an applicant ineligible for registration, the registration fee shall be retained as an application fee.
[ 2026 c 134 s 6; 2019 c 442 s 5; 1995 c 356 s 3; 1991 c 19 s 3; 1985 c 7 s 42; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 s 46; 1947 c 283 s 8; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 8306-25. Prior: 1935 c 167 s 6; RRS s 8306-6.]
Notes:
Effective date—1995 c 356: See note following RCW 18.43.020.

catchline: Application—Registration fees.


title: RCW 18.43.060

text:
When oral or written examinations are required, they shall be held at such time and place as the board shall determine. If examinations are required on fundamental engineering subjects (such as ordinarily given in college curricula) the applicant shall be permitted to take this part of the professional examination prior to his or her completion of the requisite years of experience in engineering work. The board shall issue to each applicant upon successfully passing the examination in fundamental engineering or land surveying subjects a certificate stating that the applicant has passed the examination in fundamental subjects and that the applicant's name has been recorded as an engineer-in-training or land-surveyor-in-training.
The scope of the examination and the methods of procedure shall be prescribed by the board with special reference to the applicant's ability to design and supervise engineering works to ensure the safety of life, health, and property. Examinations shall be given for the purpose of determining the qualifications of applicants for registration separately in engineering and in land surveying.
[ 2026 c 134 s 7; 2019 c 442 s 9; 1991 c 19 s 4; 1961 c 142 s 2; 1947 c 283 s 9; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 8306-26. Prior: 1935 c 167 s 7; RRS s 8306-7.]

catchline: Examinations.


title: RCW 18.43.070

text:
The board shall issue a certificate of registration upon payment of a registration fee as provided for in this chapter, to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. In case of a registered professional engineer, the certificate shall authorize the practice of "professional engineering" and specify the branch or branches in which specialized, and in case of a registered professional land surveyor, the certificate shall authorize the practice of "land surveying."
In case of engineer-in-training, the certificate shall state that the applicant has successfully passed the examination in fundamental engineering subjects required by the board and has been enrolled as an "engineer-in-training." In case of land-surveyor-in-training, the certificate shall state that the applicant has successfully passed the examination in fundamental surveying subjects required by the board and has been enrolled as a "land-surveyor-in-training." All certificates of registration shall show the full name of the registrant, shall have a serial number, and shall be signed by the chair and the director.
The issuance of a certificate of registration by the board shall be prima facie evidence that the person named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a registered professional engineer or a registered professional land surveyor, while the said certificate remains unrevoked and unexpired.
Each registrant hereunder shall upon registration obtain a seal of the design authorized by the board, bearing the registrant's name and the legend "registered professional engineer" or "registered professional land surveyor." Plans, specifications, plats, and reports prepared by the registrant shall be signed, dated, and stamped with said seal or facsimile thereof. Such signature and stamping shall constitute a certification by the registrant that the same was prepared by or under the registrant's direct supervision and that to the registrant's knowledge and belief the same was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the statute. It shall be unlawful for anyone to stamp or seal any document with said seal or facsimile thereof after the certificate of registrant named thereon has expired or been revoked, unless said certificate shall have been renewed or reissued.
[ 2026 c 134 s 8; 2019 c 442 s 10; 2011 c 336 s 482; 1995 c 356 s 4; 1991 c 19 s 5; 1959 c 297 s 4; 1947 c 283 s 10; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 8306-27. Prior: 1935 c 167 ss 8, 13; RRS s 8306-8, 13.]
Notes:
Effective date—1995 c 356: See note following RCW 18.43.020.

catchline: Certificates and seals.


title: RCW 18.43.075

text:
The board may adopt rules under this section authorizing a retired status certificate. An individual certificated under this chapter who has reached the age of sixty-five years and has retired from the active practice of engineering and land surveying may, upon application and at the discretion of the board, be exempted from payment of annual renewal fees thereafter.
[ 1995 c 356 s 5.]
Notes:
Effective date—1995 c 356: See note following RCW 18.43.020.

catchline: Retired status certificate.


title: RCW 18.43.080

text:
(1) Certificates of registration and certificates of authorization issued under this chapter are valid for a period of time as determined by the board. It shall be the duty of the board to notify every person, firm, or corporation registered under this chapter of the date of the expiration of the certificate and the amount of the renewal fee. If a completed application for renewal has not been received by the board by the date of expiration, postmarked before the date of expiration if mailed or transacted online before the date of expiration, the license is invalid.
(2) The board may not renew a certificate of registration for a professional land surveyor unless the registrant verifies to the board that the registrant has completed the required hours of continuing professional development.
[ 2026 c 134 s 9; 2019 c 442 s 11; 2005 c 29 s 1; 1985 c 7 s 43; 1981 c 260 s 4. Prior: 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 s 47; 1975 c 23 s 1; 1965 ex.s. c 126 s 1; 1961 c 142 s 3; 1959 c 297 s 5; 1947 c 283 s 11; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 8306-28; prior: 1935 c 167 s 10; RRS s 8306-10.]

catchline: Expiration and renewals of certificates—Fees—Continuing professional development.


title: RCW 18.43.100

text:
(1) The board may, upon application and the payment of a fee determined by the board, issue a certificate as a professional engineer or professional land surveyor to any person who holds a certificate of qualification of registration issued to the applicant following examination by proper authority, of any state or territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or of any foreign country, if: (a) The applicant meets all requirements of this chapter and the rules established by the board, and (b) the applicant is in good standing with the licensing agency in said state, territory, possession, district, or foreign country.
(2) The board shall waive the fundamentals examination for applicants who meet the requirements as defined by the board in rule.
[ 2026 c 134 s 10; 2023 c 274 s 1; 2019 c 442 s 12; 1991 c 19 s 7; 1985 c 7 s 44; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 s 48; 1959 c 297 s 6; 1947 c 283 s 13; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 8306-30. Prior: 1935 c 167 s 5; RRS s 8306-5.]

catchline: Registration of out-of-state applicants—Waiver.


title: RCW 18.43.105

text:
In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130, the board may take disciplinary action for the following conduct, acts, or conditions:
(1) Offering to pay, paying or accepting, either directly or indirectly, any substantial gift, bribe, or other consideration to influence the award of professional work;
(2) Being willfully untruthful or deceptive in any professional report, statement or testimony;
(3) Attempting to injure falsely or maliciously, directly or indirectly, the professional reputation, prospects or business of anyone;
(4) Failure to state separately or to charge separately for professional engineering services or land surveying where other services or work are also being performed in connection with the engineering services;
(5) Violation of any provisions of this chapter;
(6) Conflict of interest—Having a financial interest in bidding for or performance of a contract to supply labor or materials for or to construct a project for which employed or retained as an engineer except with the consent of the client or employer after disclosure of such facts; or allowing an interest in any business to affect a decision regarding engineering work for which retained, employed, or called upon to perform;
(7) Nondisclosure—Failure to promptly disclose to a client or employer any interest in a business which may compete with or affect the business of the client or employer;
(8) Unfair competition—Reducing a fee quoted for prospective employment or retainer as an engineer after being informed of the fee quoted by another engineer for the same employment or retainer;
(9) Improper advertising—Soliciting retainer or employment by advertisement which is undignified, self-laudatory, false or misleading, or which makes or invites comparison between the advertiser and other engineers;
(10) Committing any other act, or failing to act, which act or failure are customarily regarded as being contrary to the accepted professional conduct or standard generally expected of those practicing professional engineering or land surveying.
[ 2002 c 86 s 225; 1961 c 142 s 4; 1959 c 297 s 2.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.

catchline: Disciplinary action—Prohibited conduct, acts, conditions.


title: RCW 18.43.110

text:
The board shall have the exclusive power to discipline the registrant and sanction the certificate of registration of any registrant.
Any person may file a complaint alleging unprofessional conduct, as set out in RCW 18.43.105, against any registrant. The complaint shall be in writing and shall be sworn to in writing by the person making the allegation. A registrant against whom a complaint was made must be immediately informed of such complaint by the board.
The board, for reasons it deems sufficient, may reissue a certificate of registration to any person whose certificate has been revoked or suspended, providing a majority of the board vote in favor of such issuance. A new certificate of registration to replace any certificate revoked, lost, destroyed, or mutilated may be issued, subject to the rules of the board, and a charge determined by the board shall be made for such issuance.
In addition to the imposition of disciplinary action under RCW 18.235.110 and 18.43.105, the board may refer violations of this chapter to the appropriate prosecuting attorney for charges under RCW 18.43.120.
[ 2019 c 442 s 13; 2002 c 86 s 226; 1997 c 247 s 3; 1989 c 175 s 62; 1986 c 102 s 3; 1985 c 7 s 45; 1982 c 37 s 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 s 49; 1947 c 283 s 14; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 8306-31. Prior: 1935 c 167 s 11; RRS s 8306-11.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.

catchline: Discipline of registrant—Board's power—Unprofessional conduct—Reissuance of certificate of registration.


title: RCW 18.43.120

text:
Any person who shall practice, or offer to practice, engineering or land surveying in this state without being registered in accordance with the provisions of the chapter, or any person presenting or attempting to use as his or her own the certificate of registration or the seal of another, or any person who shall give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or to any member thereof in obtaining a certificate of registration, or any person who shall falsely impersonate any other registrant, or any person who shall attempt to use the expired or revoked certificate of registration, or any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
It shall be the duty of all officers of the state or any political subdivision thereof, to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The attorney general shall act as legal adviser of the board, and render such legal assistance as may be necessary in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
[ 2011 c 336 s 483; 1986 c 102 s 4; 1947 c 283 s 15; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 8306-32. Prior: 1935 c 167 s 14; RRS s 8306-14.]
Notes:
Forgery: RCW 9A.60.020.

catchline: Violations and penalties.


title: RCW 18.43.130

text:
This chapter shall not be construed to prevent or affect:
(1) The practice of any other legally recognized profession or trade;
(2) The work of an employee or a subordinate of a person holding a certificate of registration under this chapter, or an employee of a person practicing lawfully under provisions of this section: PROVIDED, That such work does not include final design or decisions and is done under the direct responsibility, checking, and supervision of a person holding a certificate of registration under this chapter or a person practicing lawfully under the provisions of this section;
(3) The work of a person rendering engineering or land surveying services to a corporation, as an employee of such corporation, when such services are rendered in carrying on the general business of the corporation and such general business does not consist, either wholly or in part, of the rendering of engineering services to the general public: PROVIDED, That such corporation employs at least one person holding a certificate of registration under this chapter or practicing lawfully under the provisions of this chapter;
(4) The practice of officers or employees of the government of the United States while engaged within the state in the practice of the profession of engineering or land surveying for the government of the United States;
(5) Nonresident engineers employed for the purpose of making engineering examinations;
(6)(a) The practice of engineering or land surveying, or both, in this state by a corporation: PROVIDED, That
(i) The corporation has filed with the board an application for certificate of authorization upon a form to be prescribed by the board and containing information required to enable the board to determine whether such corporation is qualified in accordance with this chapter to practice engineering or land surveying, or both, in this state;
(ii) For engineering, the corporation has filed with the board a certified copy of a resolution of the board of directors of the corporation that shall designate a person holding a certificate of registration under this chapter as responsible for the practice of engineering by the corporation in this state and shall provide that full authority to make all final engineering decisions on behalf of the corporation with respect to work performed by the corporation in this state shall be granted and delegated by the board of directors to the person so designated in the resolution. For land surveying, the corporation has filed with the board a certified copy of a resolution of the board of directors of the corporation which shall designate a person holding a certificate of registration under this chapter as responsible for the practice of land surveying by the corporation in this state and shall provide full authority to make all final land surveying decisions on behalf of the corporation with respect to work performed by the corporation in this state be granted and delegated by the board of directors to the person so designated in the resolution. If a corporation offers both engineering and land surveying services, the board of directors shall designate both a licensed professional engineer and a licensed professional land surveyor. If a person is licensed in both engineering and land surveying, the person may be designated for both professions. The resolution shall further state that the bylaws of the corporation shall be amended to include the following provision: "The designated professional engineer or professional land surveyor, respectively, named in the resolution as being in responsible charge, or a professional engineer or professional land surveyor under the designated professional engineer or professional land surveyor's direct supervision, shall make all engineering or land surveying decisions pertaining to engineering or land surveying activities in the state of Washington." However, the filing of the resolution shall not relieve the corporation of any responsibility or liability imposed upon it by law or by contract;
(iii) If there is a change in the designated professional engineer or professional designated land surveyor, the corporation shall notify the board in writing within 30 days after the effective date of the change. If the corporation changes its name, the corporation shall submit a copy of its amended certificate of authority or amended certificate of incorporation as filed with the secretary of state within 30 days of the filing;
(iv) Upon the filing with the board the application for certificate for authorization, certified copy of resolution and an affidavit, and the designation of a designated professional engineer or designated professional land surveyor, or both, specified in (a)(ii) of this subsection, the board shall issue to the corporation a certificate of authorization to practice engineering or land surveying, or both, in this state upon a determination by the board that:
(A) The designated professional engineer or designated professional land surveyor, or both, hold a certificate of registration in this state in accordance with this chapter and the certificate is in force;
(B) The designated professional engineer or designated professional land surveyor, or both, are not designated in responsible charge for another corporation or a limited liability company;
(C) The corporation is licensed with the secretary of state and holds a current unified business identification number and the board determines, based on evaluating the findings and information in this section, that the applicant corporation possesses the ability and competence to furnish engineering or land surveying services, or both, in the public interest; and
(D) The corporation is registered with the department of revenue pursuant to RCW 82.32.030.
(b) The board may exercise its discretion to take any of the actions under RCW 18.235.110 or this chapter with respect to a certificate of authorization issued to a corporation if the board finds that any of the officers, directors, incorporators, or the stockholders holding a majority of stock of such corporation has engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined in RCW 18.43.105 or 18.235.130 or has been found personally responsible for unprofessional conduct under (d) and (e) of this subsection.
(c) Professional engineers or professional land surveyors organized as a professional service corporation under chapter 18.100 RCW are exempt from applying for a certificate of authorization under this chapter.
(d) Any corporation authorized to practice engineering or land surveying under this chapter, together with its directors and officers for their own individual acts, are responsible to the same degree as an individual registered professional engineer or individual registered professional land surveyor, and must conduct its business without unprofessional conduct in the practice of engineering or the practice of land surveying as defined in this chapter and RCW 18.235.130.
(e) Any corporation that is certified under this chapter is subject to the authority of the board as provided in RCW 18.43.035, 18.43.105, 18.43.110, 18.43.120, and chapter 18.235 RCW.
(f) All plans, specifications, designs, and reports when issued in connection with work performed by a corporation under its certificate of authorization shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of and shall be signed by and shall be stamped with the official seal of a person holding a certificate of registration under this chapter.
(g) For each certificate of authorization issued under this subsection (6) there shall be paid an initial fee determined by the board and an annual renewal fee determined by the board;
(7) The practice of engineering and/or land surveying in this state by a partnership if the partnership employs at least one person holding a valid certificate of registration under this chapter to practice engineering or land surveying, or both; or
(8)(a) The practice of engineering or land surveying, or both, in this state by limited liability companies: Provided, That
(i) The limited liability company has filed with the board an application for certificate of authorization upon a form to be prescribed by the board and containing information required to enable the board to determine whether the limited liability company is qualified under this chapter to practice either or both engineering or land surveying in this state.
(ii) The limited liability company has filed with the board a certified copy of a resolution by the company manager or managers that shall designate a person holding a certificate of registration under this chapter as being responsible for the practice of engineering or land surveying, or both, by the limited liability company in this state and that the designated person has full authority to make all final engineering or land surveying decisions on behalf of the limited liability company with respect to work performed by the limited liability company in this state. The resolution shall further state that the limited liability company agreement shall be amended to include the following provision: "The designated professional engineer or professional land surveyor, respectively, named in the resolution as being in responsible charge, or a professional engineer or professional land surveyor under the designated professional engineer or professional land surveyor's direct supervision, shall make all engineering or land surveying decisions pertaining to engineering or land surveying activities in the state of Washington." However, the filing of the resolution shall not relieve the limited liability company of responsibility or liability imposed upon it by law or by contract.
(iii)(A) The designated professional engineer for the limited liability company must hold a current professional engineer license issued by this state.
(B) The designated professional land surveyor for the limited liability company must hold a current professional land surveyor license issued by this state.
(C) If a person is licensed as both a professional engineer and as a professional land surveyor in this state, then the limited liability company may designate the person as being in responsible charge for both professions.
(D) If there is a change in the designated professional engineer or designated professional land surveyor, the limited liability company shall notify the board in writing within 30 days after the effective date of the change. If the limited liability company changes its name, the company shall submit to the board a copy of the certificate of amendment filed with the secretary of state's office.
(iv) Upon the filing with the board the application for certificate of authorization, a certified copy of the resolution, and an affidavit from the designated professional engineer or the designated professional land surveyor, or both, specified in (a)(ii) and (iii)(A) of this subsection, the board shall issue to the limited liability company a certificate of authorization to practice engineering or land surveying, or both, in this state upon determination by the board that:
(A) The designated professional engineer or designated professional land surveyor, or both, hold a certificate of registration in this state under this chapter and the certificate is in force;
(B) The designated professional engineer or designated professional land surveyor, or both, are not designated in responsible charge for another limited liability company or a corporation;
(C) The limited liability company is licensed with the secretary of state and has a current unified business identification number and that the board determines, based on evaluating the findings and information under this subsection, that the applicant limited liability company possesses the ability and competence to furnish either or both engineering or land surveying services in the public interest; and
(D) The limited liability company is registered with the department of revenue pursuant to RCW 82.32.030.
(b) The board may exercise its discretion to take any of the actions under RCW 18.235.110 and 18.43.105 with respect to a certificate of authorization issued to a limited liability company if the board finds that any of the managers or members holding a majority interest in the limited liability company has engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined in RCW 18.43.105 or 18.235.130 or has been found personally responsible for unprofessional conduct under the provisions of (d) and (e) of this subsection.
(c) Professional engineers or professional land surveyors organized as a professional limited liability company are exempt from applying for a certificate of authorization under this chapter.
(d) Any limited liability company authorized to practice engineering or land surveying, or both, under this chapter, together with its manager or managers and members for their own individual acts, are responsible to the same degree as an individual registered professional engineer or registered professional land surveyor, and must conduct their business without unprofessional conduct in the practice of engineering or land surveying, or both.
(e) A limited liability company that is certified under this chapter is subject to the authority of the board as provided in RCW 18.43.035, 18.43.105, 18.43.110, 18.43.120, and chapter 18.235 RCW.
(f) All plans, specifications, designs, and reports when issued in connection with work performed by a limited liability company under its certificate of authorization shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of and shall be signed by and shall be stamped with the official seal of a person holding a certificate of registration under this chapter.
(g) For each certificate of authorization issued under this subsection (8) there shall be paid an initial fee determined by the board and an annual renewal fee determined by the board.
[ 2026 c 134 s 11; 2019 c 442 s 3; 2002 c 86 s 227; 1997 c 247 s 4; 1991 c 19 s 6; 1985 c 7 s 46; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 s 50; 1965 ex.s. c 126 s 2; 1961 c 142 s 5; 1959 c 297 s 7; 1947 c 283 s 16; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 8306-33. Prior: 1935 c 167 s 2; RRS s 8306-2.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
Effective date—1997 c 247 s 4: "Section 4 of this act takes effect July 1, 1998." [ 1997 c 247 s 5.]

catchline: Excepted services—Fees.


title: RCW 18.43.150

text:
The board shall set fees at a level adequate to pay the costs of administering this chapter. All fees collected under the provisions of RCW 18.43.050, 18.43.060, 18.43.080, 18.43.100, and 18.43.130 and fines collected under RCW 18.43.110 shall be paid into the board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors' account, which account is hereby established in the state treasury to be used to carry out the purposes and provisions of RCW 18.43.050, 18.43.060, 18.43.080, 18.43.100, 18.43.110, 18.43.120, 18.43.130, and all other duties required for operation and enforcement of this chapter. During the 2013-2015, 2015-2017, and 2025-2027 fiscal biennia, the legislature may transfer moneys from the board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors' account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund.
[ 2026 c 134 s 12; 2025 c 424 s 922; 2019 c 442 s 14; 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 913; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 s 954; 1991 c 277 s 2; 1985 c 57 s 5; 1965 ex.s. c 126 s 3.]
Notes:
Effective date—2025 c 424: See note following RCW 9.46.100.
Effective date—2016 sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 18.20.430.
Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.
Effective date—1991 c 277: See note following RCW 18.85.061.
Effective date—1985 c 57: See note following RCW 18.04.105.

catchline: Fees—Duty of board to set—Disposition.


title: RCW 18.43.170

text:
The board shall immediately suspend the registration of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for registration during the suspension, reissuance of the certificate of registration shall be automatic upon the board's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order.
[ 2026 c 134 s 13; 1997 c 58 s 821.]
Notes:
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.

catchline: Registration suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.


title: RCW 18.43.180

text:
The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
[ 2002 c 86 s 228.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.

catchline: Uniform regulation of business and professions act.


title: RCW 18.43.190

text:
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the board determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
[ 2011 c 351 s 5.]

catchline: Military training or experience.


title: RCW 18.43.200

text:
The department of licensing, through an interagency agreement with the board, shall provide specified technical services to the board as mutually agreed upon by both parties.
[ 2026 c 134 s 14; 2020 c 47 s 2; 2019 c 442 s 23.]

catchline: Agreement with department of licensing.


title: RCW 18.43.900

text:
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Professional Engineers' Registration Act."
[ 1947 c 283 s 19.]

catchline: Short title.


title: RCW 18.44.011

text:
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Committee" means the escrow advisory committee of the state of Washington created by RCW 18.44.500.
(2) "Controlling person" is any person who owns or controls ten percent or more of the beneficial ownership of any escrow agent, regardless of the form of business organization employed and regardless of whether such interest stands in such person's true name or in the name of a nominee.
(3) "Department" means the department of financial institutions.
(4) "Designated escrow officer" means any licensed escrow officer designated by a licensed escrow agent and approved by the director as the licensed escrow officer responsible for supervising that agent's handling of escrow transactions, management of the agent's trust account, and supervision of all other licensed escrow officers employed by the agent.
(5) "Director" means the director of financial institutions, or his or her duly authorized representative.
(6) "Director of licensing" means the director of the department of licensing, or his or her duly authorized representative.
(7) "Escrow" means any transaction, except the acts of a qualified intermediary in facilitating an exchange under section 1031 of the internal revenue code, wherein any person or persons, for the purpose of effecting and closing the sale, purchase, exchange, transfer, encumbrance, or lease of real or personal property to another person or persons, delivers any written instrument, money, evidence of title to real or personal property, or other thing of value to a third person to be held by such third person until the happening of a specified event or the performance of a prescribed condition or conditions, when it is then to be delivered by such third person, in compliance with instructions under which he or she is to act, to a grantee, grantor, promisee, promisor, obligee, obligor, lessee, lessor, bailee, bailor, or any agent or employee thereof. "Escrow" includes the collection and processing of payments and the performance of related services by a third party on seller-financed loans secured by a lien on real or personal property but excludes vessel transfers.
(8) "Escrow agent" means any person engaged in the business of performing for compensation the duties of the third person referred to in subsection (7) of this section.
(9) "Licensed escrow agent" means any sole proprietorship, firm, association, partnership, or corporation holding a license as an escrow agent under the provisions of this chapter.
(10) "Licensed escrow officer" means any natural person handling escrow transactions and licensed as such by the director.
(11) "Person" means a natural person, firm, association, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or the plural thereof, whether resident, nonresident, citizen, or not.
(12) "Split escrow" means a transaction in which two or more escrow agents act to effect and close an escrow transaction.
[ 2013 c 64 s 1; 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 s 45. Prior: 2010 c 34 s 1; 1999 c 30 s 1; 1995 c 238 s 1; 1985 c 7 s 47; 1979 c 158 s 42; 1977 ex.s. c 156 s 1; 1971 ex.s. c 245 s 1; 1965 c 153 s 1. Formerly RCW 18.44.010.]
Notes:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.
Effective date—1995 c 238: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1995." [ 1995 c 238 s 10.]

catchline: Definitions.


title: RCW 18.44.021

text:
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in business as an escrow agent by performing escrows or any of the functions of an escrow agent as described in RCW 18.44.011(7) within this state or with respect to transactions that involve personal property or real property located in this state unless such person possesses a valid license issued by the director pursuant to this chapter. The licensing requirements of this chapter shall not apply to:
(a) Any person doing business under the law of this state or the United States relating to banks, trust companies, mutual savings banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, insurance companies, or any federally approved agency or lending institution under the national housing act (12 U.S.C. Sec. 1703).
(b) Any person licensed to practice law in this state if:
(i) All escrow transactions are performed by the lawyer while engaged in the practice of law, or by employees of the law practice under the direct supervision of the lawyer while engaged in the practice of law;
(ii) All escrow transactions are performed under a legal entity publicly identified and operated as a law practice; and
(iii) All escrow funds are deposited to, maintained in, and disbursed from a trust account in compliance with rules enacted by the Washington supreme court regulating the conduct of lawyers.
(c) Any real estate company, broker, or agent subject to the jurisdiction of the director of licensing while performing acts in the course of or incidental to sales or purchases of real or personal property handled or negotiated by such real estate company, broker, or agent: PROVIDED, That no compensation is received for escrow services.
(d) Any transaction in which money or other property is paid to, deposited with, or transferred to a joint control agent for disbursal or use in payment of the cost of labor, material, services, permits, fees, or other items of expense incurred in the construction of improvements upon real property.
(e) Any receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, executor, administrator, guardian, or other person acting under the supervision or order of any superior court of this state or of any federal court.
(f) Title insurance companies having a valid certificate of authority issued by the insurance commissioner of this state and title insurance agents having a valid license as a title insurance agent issued by the insurance commissioner of this state.
(2) The director may at his or her discretion waive applicability of the licensing provisions of this chapter if the director determines it necessary to facilitate commerce or protect consumers. The director may adopt rules interpreting this section.
[ 2015 c 229 s 1; 2012 c 124 s 1; 2010 c 34 s 2; 1999 c 30 s 2; 1977 ex.s. c 156 s 2; 1971 ex.s. c 245 s 2; 1967 ex.s. c 76 s 1; 1965 c 153 s 2. Formerly RCW 18.44.020.]

catchline: License required—Exceptions.


title: RCW 18.44.023

text:
Applicants may be required to make application through a multistate licensing system as prescribed by the director. Existing licensees may be required to transition onto a multistate licensing system as prescribed by the director.
[ 2012 c 17 s 15.]

catchline: Multistate licensing system—Director's discretion.


title: RCW 18.44.031

text:
An application for an escrow agent license must be in writing in such form as is prescribed by the director, and must be verified on oath by the applicant. An application for an escrow agent license must include the following:
(1) The applicant's form of business organization and place of organization;
(2) Information concerning the identity of the applicant, and its officers, directors, owners, partners, controlling persons, and employees, including fingerprints for submission to the Washington state patrol, the federal bureau of investigation, and any government agency or subdivision authorized to receive information for state and national criminal history background checks; personal history; experience; business record; purposes; and other pertinent facts, as the director may reasonably require. The director may also request criminal history record information, including nonconviction data, as defined by RCW 10.97.030. The department may disseminate nonconviction data obtained under this section only to criminal justice agencies. The applicant must pay the cost of fingerprinting and processing the fingerprints by the department;
(3) If the applicant is a corporation or limited liability company, the address of its physical location, a list of officers, controlling persons, and directors of such corporation or company and their residential addresses, telephone numbers, and other identifying information as the director may determine by rule. If the applicant is a sole proprietorship or partnership, the address of its business location, a list of owners, partners, or controlling persons and their residential addresses, telephone numbers, and other identifying information as the director may determine by rule. Any information in the application regarding the personal residential address or telephone number of any officer, director, partner, owner, controlling person, or employee is exempt from the public records disclosure requirements of chapter 42.56 RCW;
(4) In the event the applicant is doing business under an assumed name, a copy of the business license issued through the business licensing system established under chapter 19.02 RCW, with the registered trade name shown;
(5) The qualifications and business history of the applicant and all of its officers, directors, owners, partners, and controlling persons;
(6) A personal credit report from a recognized credit reporting bureau satisfactory to the director on all officers, directors, owners, partners, and controlling persons of the applicant;
(7) Whether any of the officers, directors, owners, partners, or controlling persons have been convicted of any crime within the preceding ten years which relates directly to the business or duties of escrow agents, or have suffered a judgment within the preceding five years in any civil action involving fraud, misrepresentation, any unfair or deceptive act or practice, or conversion;
(8) The identity of the licensed escrow officer designated by the escrow agent as the designated escrow officer responsible for supervising the agent's escrow activity;
(9) Evidence of compliance with the bonding and insurance requirements of RCW 18.44.201; and
(10) Any other information the director may require by rule. The director may share any information contained within a license application, including fingerprints, with the federal bureau of investigation and other regulatory or law enforcement agencies.
[ 2013 c 144 s 12; 2010 c 34 s 3; 2005 c 274 s 224; 1999 c 30 s 3; 1977 ex.s. c 156 s 3; 1965 c 153 s 3. Formerly RCW 18.44.030.]

catchline: License—Application, requisites.


title: RCW 18.44.041

text:
(1) A licensed escrow agent shall not operate an escrow business in a location other than the location set forth on the agent's license or branch office license issued by the director. The licensed escrow agent may apply to the director for authority to establish one or more branch offices under the same name as the main office.
(2) Each branch office operated by a licensed escrow agent shall be supervised by a licensed escrow officer designated by the licensed escrow agent as the designated branch escrow officer for that branch.
(3) Any person desiring to operate a branch escrow office shall make application on a form provided by the director and pay a fee as set forth in rule by the director. Such application shall identify the licensed escrow officer designated as the designated branch escrow officer to supervise the agent's escrow activity at the branch office.
(4) No escrow agent branch office license shall be issued until the applicant has satisfied the director that the escrow activity of the branch meets all financial responsibility requirements governing the conduct of escrow activity.
[ 1999 c 30 s 28; 1977 ex.s. c 156 s 26. Formerly RCW 18.44.330.]

catchline: Branch offices—Application to establish—Requirements.


title: RCW 18.44.051

text:
Upon the filing of the application for an escrow agent branch office and satisfying the requirements of this chapter, the director shall issue and deliver to the applicant a license to engage in the business of an escrow agent at the branch location set forth on the license.
[ 1999 c 30 s 29; 1977 ex.s. c 156 s 27. Formerly RCW 18.44.340.]

catchline: Branch offices—Issuance of license.


title: RCW 18.44.061

text:
A licensed escrow agent shall provide notice in writing to the director and to the insurer providing coverage under RCW 18.44.201 of any change of business location, branch office location, or business name. Such notice shall be given in a form prescribed by the director and shall be delivered at least ten business days prior to the change in business location or name. Upon the surrender of the original license for the agent or the applicable branch office and a payment of a fee, the director shall issue a new license for the new location.
[ 1999 c 30 s 7; 1977 ex.s. c 156 s 19. Formerly RCW 18.44.067.]

catchline: Change in business location, office location, business name—Written notice required.


title: RCW 18.44.071

text:
Every licensed escrow agent shall ensure that all escrow transactions are supervised by a licensed escrow officer. In the case of a partnership, the designated escrow officer shall be a partner in the partnership and shall act on behalf of the partnership. In the case of a corporation, the designated escrow officer shall be an officer of the corporation and shall act on behalf of the corporation. The designated escrow officer shall be responsible for that agent's handling of escrow transactions, management of the agent's trust account, and supervision of all other licensed escrow officers employed by the agent. Responsibility for the conduct of any licensed escrow officer covered by this chapter shall rest with the designated escrow officer or designated branch escrow officer having direct supervision of such person's escrow activities. The branch designated escrow officer shall bear responsibility for supervision of all other licensed escrow officers or other persons performing escrow transactions at a branch escrow office.
[ 1999 c 30 s 21; 1977 ex.s. c 156 s 11; 1971 ex.s. c 245 s 7. Formerly RCW 18.44.200.]

catchline: Escrow officer required for handling transactions—Responsibility of designated escrow officer—Branch escrow officers.


title: RCW 18.44.081

text:
Any person desiring to be a licensed escrow officer shall meet the requirements of RCW 18.44.195 as provided in this chapter. The applicant shall make application endorsed by a licensed escrow agent to the director on a form to be prescribed and furnished by the director. Such application must be received by the director within one year of passing the escrow officer examination. With this application the applicant shall:
(1) Pay a license fee as set forth by rule; and
(2) Furnish such proof as the director may require concerning his or her honesty, truthfulness, good reputation, and identity, including but not limited to fingerprints, residential address and telephone number, qualifications and employment history, a personal credit report, and any other information required under RCW 18.44.031.
[ 1999 c 30 s 24; 1995 c 238 s 4; 1977 ex.s. c 156 s 22. Formerly RCW 18.44.290.]
Notes:
Effective date—1995 c 238: See note following RCW 18.44.011.

catchline: Escrow officer's license—Application—Form—Timely filing—Proof of moral character, etc.


title: RCW 18.44.091

text:
Every escrow officer license issued under the provisions of this chapter expires on the date one year from the date of issue which date will henceforth be the renewal date. An annual license renewal fee in the same amount must be paid on or before each renewal date: PROVIDED, That licenses issued or renewed prior to September 21, 1977, shall use the existing renewal date as the date of issue. If the application for a license renewal is not received by the director on or before the renewal date such license is expired and any activity conducted is unlicensed activity in violation of this chapter. The license may be reinstated at any time prior to sixty days after renewal upon the payment to the director of the annual renewal fee. Acceptance by the director of an application for renewal after the renewal date shall not be a waiver of the delinquency. Licenses not renewed within sixty days after the renewal date shall be canceled. A new license may be obtained by satisfying the procedures and qualifications for initial licensing, including where applicable successful completion of examinations.
[ 2010 c 34 s 5; 1999 c 30 s 25; 1985 c 340 s 5; 1977 ex.s. c 156 s 23. Formerly RCW 18.44.300.]

catchline: License—Fees—Renewal.


title: RCW 18.44.101

text:
The license of a licensed escrow officer shall be retained and displayed at all times by the licensed escrow agent. When the officer ceases for any reason to represent the agent, the license shall cease to be in force. Within three business days of termination of the licensed escrow officer's employment, the licensed escrow agent shall notify the director that the terminated escrow officer no longer represents the escrow agent. Within ten business days of termination of the licensed escrow officer's employment, the licensed escrow agent shall deliver the surrendered escrow officer license to the director. Failure to notify the director within three business days or deliver the surrendered license to the director within ten business days shall, at the discretion of the director, subject the escrow agent to penalties under RCW 18.44.430.
The director may hold the licensed escrow officer's license inactive upon notification of termination by the escrow agent or designated escrow officer. The licensed escrow officer shall pay the renewal fee annually to maintain an inactive license. An inactive license may be activated upon application of a licensed escrow agent on a form provided by the director and the payment of a fee. If the licensed escrow officer continues to meet the requirements of licensing in RCW 18.44.081, the director shall thereupon issue a new license for the unexpired term of the licensed escrow officer. An escrow officer's first license shall not be issued inactive.
[ 1999 c 30 s 26; 1989 c 51 s 1; 1985 c 340 s 6; 1977 ex.s. c 156 s 24. Formerly RCW 18.44.310.]

catchline: License—Retention and display by agent—Termination—Inactive licenses.


title: RCW 18.44.111

text:
Each escrow agent license, each escrow agent branch office license, and each escrow officer license shall be issued in the form and size prescribed by the director and shall state in addition to any other matter required by the director:
(1) The name of the licensee;
(2) The name under which the applicant will do business;
(3) The address at which the applicant will do business;
(4) The expiration date of the license; and
(5) In the case of a corporation, partnership, or branch office, the name of the designated escrow officer or designated branch escrow officer.
[ 1999 c 30 s 30; 1977 ex.s. c 156 s 28. Formerly RCW 18.44.350.]

catchline: Licenses—Form and size—Contents.


title: RCW 18.44.121

text:
(1) The director shall charge and collect the following fees:
(a) A fee for filing an original or a renewal application for an escrow agent license, a fee for each application for an additional licensed location, a fee for an application for a change of address for an escrow agent, annual fees for the first office or location and for each additional office or location, and under RCW 43.135.055 the director shall set the annual fee for an escrow agent license up to five hundred sixty-five dollars in fiscal year 2000.
(b) A fee for filing an original or a renewal application for an escrow officer license, a fee for an application for a change of address for each escrow officer license being so changed, a fee to activate an inactive escrow officer license or transfer an escrow officer license, and under RCW 43.135.055 the director shall set the annual fee for an escrow officer license up to two hundred thirty-five dollars in fiscal year 2000.
(c) A fee for filing an application for a duplicate of an escrow agent license or of an escrow officer license lost, stolen, destroyed, or for replacement.
(d) A fee for providing license examinations.
(e) An hourly audit fee. In setting this fee, the director shall ensure that every examination and audit, or any part of the examination or audit, of any person licensed or subject to licensing in this state requiring travel and services outside this state by the director or by employees designated by the director, shall be at the expense of the person examined or audited at the hourly rate established by the director, plus the per diem compensation and actual travel expenses incurred by the director or his or her employees conducting the examination or audit. When making any examination or audit under this chapter, the director may retain attorneys, appraisers, independent certified public accountants, or other professionals and specialists as examiners or auditors, the cost of which shall be borne by the person who is the subject of the examination or audit.
(2) In establishing these fees, the director shall set the fees at a sufficient level to defray the costs of administering this chapter.
(3) All fees received by the director under this chapter shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the financial services regulation fund.
[ 2010 c 34 s 6; 2001 c 177 s 3; 1999 c 30 s 10; 1995 c 238 s 2; 1985 c 340 s 1; 1977 ex.s. c 156 s 7; 1971 ex.s. c 245 s 5; 1965 c 153 s 8. Formerly RCW 18.44.080.]
Notes:
Effective date—2001 c 177: See note following RCW 43.320.080.
Effective date—1995 c 238: See note following RCW 18.44.011.

catchline: Fees.


title: RCW 18.44.127

text:
The department shall immediately suspend the certificate of registration of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for certification during the suspension, reissuance of the certificate shall be automatic upon the department's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order.
[ 1997 c 58 s 822.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: 1997 c 58 s 886 requiring a court to order certification of noncompliance with residential provisions of a court-ordered parenting plan was vetoed. Provisions ordering the department of social and health services to certify a responsible parent based on a court order to certify for noncompliance with residential provisions of a parenting plan were vetoed. See RCW 74.20A.320.
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.

catchline: Certificate of registration suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.


title: RCW 18.44.131

text:
Upon the filing of the application for an escrow agent license on a form provided by the director and satisfying the requirements as set forth in this chapter, the director shall issue and deliver to the applicant a license to engage in the business of an escrow agent at the location set forth in the license.
[ 1999 c 30 s 11; 1977 ex.s. c 156 s 8; 1965 c 153 s 9. Formerly RCW 18.44.090.]

catchline: License application—Issuance.


title: RCW 18.44.141

text:
An escrow agent's license shall remain in effect until surrendered, revoked, suspended, or until it expires, and shall at all times be kept conspicuously posted in all places of business of the agent.
[ 1999 c 30 s 12; 1965 c 153 s 10. Formerly RCW 18.44.100.]

catchline: License—Duration—Posting.


title: RCW 18.44.151

text:
Each escrow agent's license shall expire at noon on the thirty-first day of December of any calendar year. The license may be renewed by filing an application and paying the annual license fee for the next succeeding calendar year.
[ 1999 c 30 s 13; 1985 c 340 s 2; 1965 c 153 s 11. Formerly RCW 18.44.110.]

catchline: License—Expiration and renewal—Fee.


title: RCW 18.44.161

text:
An escrow agent's license which has not been renewed may be reinstated at any time prior to the thirtieth day of January following its expiration, upon the payment to the director of the annual license fees then in default and a penalty equal to one-half of the annual license fees then in default.
[ 1999 c 30 s 14; 1965 c 153 s 12. Formerly RCW 18.44.120.]

catchline: License—Reinstatement.


title: RCW 18.44.171

text:
Any person required by this chapter to obtain a license who engages in business as an escrow agent without applying for and receiving the license required by this chapter, or willfully continues to act as an escrow agent or licensed escrow officer after surrender, expiration, suspension, or revocation of his or her license, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than ninety days, or by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars per day for each day's violation, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
[ 1999 c 30 s 17; 1965 c 153 s 14. Formerly RCW 18.44.140.]
Notes:
Date for initial compliance: "All persons doing business within this state as an escrow agent as defined in this act, who may be required by this act to register with the department, shall comply with the provisions hereof not later than December 31, 1965." [ 1965 c 153 s 15.]

catchline: Engaging in business without license—Penalty.


title: RCW 18.44.181

text:
No person engaged in the business or acting in the capacity of an escrow agent may bring or maintain any action in any court of this state for the collection or compensation for the performances of any services entered upon after December 31, 1965, for which licensing is required under this chapter without alleging and proving that he or she was a duly licensed escrow agent at the time of commencement of such services.
[ 1999 c 30 s 20; 1965 c 153 s 19. Formerly RCW 18.44.180.]

catchline: Proof of licensure prerequisite to action for fee.


title: RCW 18.44.191

text:
The director shall have the authority to hold educational conferences for the benefit of the industry and shall conduct examinations for licenses as an escrow officer.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 156 s 15; 1971 ex.s. c 245 s 12. Formerly RCW 18.44.250.]


title: RCW 18.44.195

text:
(1) Any person desiring to become a licensed escrow officer must successfully pass an examination as required by the director.
(2) The examination shall be in such form as prescribed by the director with the advice of the committee.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 s 48; 2010 c 34 s 9; 1999 c 30 s 4.]
Notes:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.

catchline: Examination.