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Surety Bond for Washington Check Cashers with Small Loan Endorsement

A Washington check casher lends money to a client.

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Check cashers in the state of Washington must have a business license issued by the State Department of Revenue, Business Licensing Service. Those who also wish to make small loans must obtain a small loan endorsement to the license for each location from the Department.

A requirement of licensing includes obtaining a surety bond or other type of accepted security.

Licensing and Surety Bond Requirement

This license authorizes the following activities:

  • Check Cashing
  • Payday Loans - online
  • Payday Loans - storefront

Requirements to be completed in the NMLS (Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry) include:

  • Application Form (MU1)
  • Financial Statements from the most recent quarter end for the business
  • Other Trade Names
  • Resident/Registered Agent listed for out of state corporate locations
  • List Primary Company Contact and Primary Consumer Complaint Contact
  • Add Washington to the Jurisdiction Section for Books & Records on the MU1.
  • Approvals and Designation: Enter "Washington Unified Business License Number" and enter company's 9-digit Unified Business Number
  • Identify Bank Account that is used for check cashing/payday lending activities
  • Disclosure Questions - provide detailed explanations for every "yes" answer
  • Qualifying Individual - List your Main Compliance person
  • Control Person (MU2) Attestation
  • Credit Report for individuals in a position of control
  • Business Plan, Management Chart, Organizational Chart
  • Source of Funding
  • Complete a Declaration of Activity
  • Surety Bond: $10,000 for first location and $1,000 for each additional branch location

How Much Will This Bond Cost?

The premium you pay for a Washington Check Casher with Small Loan Endorsement Bond depends on credit and the number of business locations. Our rates start at 1.5% of the bond amount with good credit. Contact our Surety Bond Specialists for a free quote that fits your specific situation.

Did You Know?

Applicants must pay a $1035.15 application fee, plus a $100 NMLS Initial processing fee.

Related Links:

Washington State Department of Financial Institutions - Application Information

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