How to get your license: Appraisal management companies

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Requirements

To qualify for a license, an appraisal management company must:

Have a business license with the Business Licensing Service.
Appoint 1 person as the designated controlling person.
Have the designated controlling person and each owner of 10% or more of the company submit fingerprints for the required background checks.
Have a $100,000 surety bond.

Complete an Appraisal Management Company Application, following the instructions on the form.
Complete an Appraisal Management Company $100,000 Surety Bond.
Have the designated controlling person and each owner of 10% or more of the company complete an Appraisal Management Company Controlling Person and Owner Registration.
The designated controlling person and each owner of 10% or more of the company must also submit fingerprints for state and national background checks.
- Inside Washington: Go to www.identogo.com to schedule an appointment through MorphoTrust, our electronic fingerprinting vendor. You will pay IdentoGO for taking your fingerprints and for the background checks required for your license type.
- Outside Washington: Call the program at 360.664.6504 fingerprint card submission instructions.
- For more details, see Fingerprinting and background checks.
Mail your completed forms and a check or money order for the nonrefundable application fee (payable to the Department of Licensing) to:

Appraisal Management Company Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3917
Seattle, WA 98124–3917

Please allow at least 2 weeks for us to review your application and determine if you're eligible for a license.

Complete an Appraisal Management Company Controlling Person and Owner Registration
Mail your completed forms to:
Appraisal Management Company Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9201
Seattle, WA 98507–9201
Get fingerprinted for state and national background checks.
- Inside Washington: Go to www.identogo.com to schedule an appointment through MorphoTrust, our electronic fingerprinting vendor. You will pay IdentoGO for taking your fingerprints and for the background checks required for your license type.
- Outside Washington: Call the program at 360.664.6504 for fingerprint card submission instructions.
- For more details, see Fingerprinting and background checks.
Please allow at least 2 weeks for us to review your application and determine if you’re eligible for a license.