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Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-110 - Administration of knowledge and skills testing by driver training schools › Section 308-110-040 - Applicant records, recordkeeping and reporting

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(1) Schools must keep applicant records for
			 at least three years. Applicant records must be kept at a school's primary
			 place of business. Records must be immediately available for inspection or
			 audit by the department or its representative.
(2) Schools must keep applicant records on a
			 form or in a format approved by the department. The form must include at least
			 the:
(a) Applicant name, date of birth, and
			 driver's license or instruction permit number;
(b) Knowledge and skill test
			 results;
(c) Examiner's name(s),
			 instructor license number(s), and signature(s);
(d) Dates and times the examinations were
			 administered to the applicant; and
(e) Other information required by the
			 department.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-110 - Administration of knowledge and skills testing by driver training schools › Section 308-110-050 - Inspection and audit

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The department or its representative may conduct examinations,
				inspections, and audits of school and applicant records, facilities, and
				operations at any time during regular business hours in order to ensure
				compliance with the requirements of chapter 46.82 RCW, the rules promulgated
				under this chapter, and the agreement.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  46.01.110 and
				  46.82.450. 12-17-059, §
				  308-110-050, filed 8/10/12, effective
				  9/10/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-110 - Administration of knowledge and skills testing by driver training schools › Section 308-110-060 - Violations - Impact on agreement

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(1) Schools and examiners are responsible for
			 complying with the requirements of chapters 46.82 and 18.235 RCW and the rules
			 promulgated under those chapters.
(2) If the department finds that an examiner
			 or school has violated or no longer meets the qualifications or requirements of
			 chapters 46.82 and 18.235 RCW, the rules promulgated under those chapters, or
			 the agreement; the department may either (a) rescind approval of an examiner to
			 conduct examinations, (b) terminate or suspend for any period of time an
			 agreement with a school, or both.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  46.01.110 and
				  46.82.450. 12-17-059, §
				  308-110-060, filed 8/10/12, effective
				  9/10/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124 - Real estate brokers and managing brokers-General provisions › DEFINITIONS AND BRIEF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS › Section 308-124-300 - Definitions

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Words and terms used in this chapter shall have the same
				  meaning as each has under
				  chapter
				  18.85 RCW unless otherwise
				  clearly provided in this chapter, or the context in which they are used in this
				  chapter clearly indicates that they be given some other meaning.
(1) "Branch manager" is the natural person
				who holds a managing broker's license and has delegated authority by the
				designated broker to manage a single physical location of a branch office. The
				department shall issue an endorsement for "branch managers."
(2) "Affiliated licensees" are the natural
				persons licensed as brokers or managing brokers employed by a firm and who are
				licensed to represent the firm in the performance of any of the acts specified
				in chapter 18.85
				RCW.
(3) "Prospect procurement" is
				initiating contact with a prospective buyer, seller, landlord or tenant for the
				purpose of engaging in a sale, lease or rental of real estate or a business
				opportunity, and the contact is initiated under a promise of
				compensation.
(4) "Brokerage
				service contracts" include, but are not limited to, purchase and sale
				agreements, lease or rental agreements, listings, options, agency agreements,
				or property management agreements.
(5) "Branch office" means:
(a) A separate physical office of the real
				estate firm; and
(b) Has a
				different mailing address of the main firm office; and
(c) Uses the real estate firm's UBI (unified
				business identifier) number.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124 - Real estate brokers and managing brokers-General provisions › DEFINITIONS AND BRIEF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS › Section 308-124-305 - Application of brief adjudicative proceedings

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The director adopts
				  RCW
				  34.05.482 through
				  34.05.494 for the administration
				  of brief adjudicative proceedings conducted by request, and/or at the
				  discretion of the director pursuant to
				  RCW
				  34.05.482, for the categories of matters set
				  forth in WAC 308-09-525.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124-305, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124 - Real estate brokers and managing brokers-General provisions › DEFINITIONS AND BRIEF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS › Section 308-124-310 - Preliminary record in brief adjudicative proceedings

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(1) The preliminary record with respect to an
				application for an original or renewal license, for approval of an education
				course or curriculum, or for the proper issuance of a cease and desist order
				shall consist of:
(a) The application for the
				license, renewal, or approval and all associated documents; or the cease and
				desist order and all associated documents;
(b) All documents relied upon by the program
				in proposing to deny the license, renewal, or approval; or all documents relied
				upon by the program in issuing a cease and desist order; and
(c) All correspondence between the applicant
				for license, renewal, or approval and the program regarding the application; or
				all correspondence between the respondent and the program regarding the
				issuance of the cease and desist order.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124 - Real estate brokers and managing brokers-General provisions › DEFINITIONS AND BRIEF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS › Section 308-124-315 - Conduct of brief adjudicative proceedings

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(1) Brief adjudicative proceedings shall be
				conducted by a presiding officer for brief adjudicative proceedings designated
				by the director. The presiding officer for brief adjudicative proceedings shall
				not have personally participated in the decision which resulted in the request
				for a brief adjudicative proceeding.
(2) The parties or their representatives may
				present written documentation. The presiding officer for brief adjudicative
				proceedings shall designate the date by which written documents must be
				submitted by the parties.
(3) The
				presiding officer for brief adjudicative proceedings may, in his or her
				discretion, entertain oral argument from the parties or their
				representatives.
(4) No witnesses
				may appear to testify.
(5) In
				addition to the record, the presiding officer for brief adjudicative
				proceedings may employ agency expertise as a basis for the decision.
(6) The presiding officer for brief
				adjudicative proceedings shall not issue an oral order. Within ten days of the
				final date for submission of materials or oral argument, if any, the presiding
				officer for brief adjudicative proceedings shall enter an initial
				order.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124-315, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-700 - Application for a license-Fingerprinting

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(1) New applicants applying for their first
				broker's license under chapter 18.85 RCW will be required to submit to a
				fingerprint background check with the department's authorized vendor.
(2) Applicants applying for their first
				managing broker's license using alternative qualifications will be required to
				submit to a fingerprint background check with the department's authorized
				vendor.
(3) Fingerprint background
				checks are required for every active renewal every six years. If the department
				background check was within the last six years, then no new background check is
				required to activate a license.
(4)
				An application submitted without the required fingerprint background check is
				considered incomplete.
(5) When
				fingerprints are rejected, the licensee or applicant must follow the authorized
				vendor's procedures for resubmitting fingerprints within twenty-one calendar
				days. Failure to follow the vendor's fingerprint procedures within twenty-one
				days will result in a suspension of the real estate license until the vendor's
				fingerprint procedures are followed. The licensee or applicant will be
				responsible for any additional fees due.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-700, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-705 - Application examination process

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(1) Any person desiring to take an
				examination for a broker or a managing broker license must contact the testing
				service at least one business day prior to the desired test date to schedule
				and pay for an examination after receiving written notice that the requirements
				have been met.
(2) Any person
				desiring to take a broker or managing broker license examination who received
				clock hours in another jurisdiction must submit proof of education to be
				substituted for clock hours required under WAC
				308-124A-755. After receiving
				written notice that the qualifications for the examination have been met, the
				candidate shall contact the testing service at least one business day prior to
				the desired test date to schedule and pay for an examination.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.85.041,
					 18.85.101, and
					 18.85.181. 11-09-009, §
					 308-124A-705, filed 4/8/11, effective 5/9/11. Statutory Authority: RCW
					 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-705, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-707 - Exam scheduling

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(1)
				Candidates requesting a morning or afternoon exam will be scheduled immediately
				for an examination and will be provided a registration number confirming their
				reservation.
(2) A candidate shall
				be assessed the full examination fee for any examination in which the candidate
				fails to provide two days notice to the testing service for changing their
				examination date or for failing to arrive and take an examination at the time
				the examination is scheduled or rescheduled.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.85.041,
					 18.85.101, and
					 18.85.181. 11-09-009, §
					 308-124A-707, filed 4/8/11, effective 5/9/11. Statutory Authority: RCW
					 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-707, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-710 - Successful applicants must apply for a license

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Examination results are valid for one year only. Any person
				  who has passed the examination for broker or managing broker must become
				  licensed within one year from the date of such examination. You will be
				  required to take and pass another examination if you do not comply with this
				  provision.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-710, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-713 - Application for managing broker license examination-Other qualification or related experience

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Applications for a managing broker license examination by
				  persons who do not possess three years of actual experience as a full-time
				  broker as required by
				  RCW
				  18.85.111 who show qualification by reason of
				  practical experience in a business allied with or related to real estate shall
				  be submitted to the real estate program. The application shall be accompanied
				  by a letter requesting approval of alternative qualifications or experience and
				  indicating the basis for such approval. The letter must include a detailed
				  personal history or work resume, with supporting documentation, which will
				  include a certified license affidavit from the issuing agency as applicable.
				  The following are deemed alternative qualifications or experience which may
				  qualify in lieu of three years of full-time broker experience:
(1) Postsecondary education with major study
				in real estate together with one year experience as a real estate broker
				actively licensed in good standing in Washington or another state, U.S.
				possession, or foreign jurisdiction with similar licensing standards.
(2) Full-time experience as a licensed
				attorney at law, in good standing, with practice in real estate transactions
				for not less than one year.
(3)
				Five years' full-time experience as a licensed mortgage broker or loan
				originator in good standing.
(4)
				Five years' full-time experience as a licensed limited practice officer or
				escrow agent in good standing.
(5)
				Five years' full-time experience as a licensed or certified real property
				appraiser in good standing.
(6)
				Five years' full-time experience managing, leasing, selling, or buying real
				property on behalf of a third-party corporation, limited liability company, or
				partnership.
All experience time periods referenced in WAC 308-124A-713
				  shall have been completed within the six years immediately preceding the date
				  of application.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-713, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-715 - Unsuccessful managing broker applicants-Alternate qualifications

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The managing broker applicant who is approved to take the
				  exam based upon alternate qualifications or experience pursuant to WAC
				  308-124A-713
				  and subsequently fails the exam is not permitted to repeat the exam using
				  alternative qualifications or experience.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-715, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-720 - Application for real estate examination, licensed in another jurisdiction

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(1) Any person
				applying for a broker or managing broker examination who is actively licensed
				in the same or greater capacity in another jurisdiction and has maintained his
				or her license in good standing or who was actively licensed in the same or
				greater capacity in good standing within the preceding six months is only
				required to take the Washington law portion of the examination.
(2) Any person applying to take the
				examination under this section shall submit evidence of licensure in another
				jurisdiction by a license verification form completed by the licensure
				authority in such jurisdiction.
(3)
				After receiving notification that the qualifications for the examination have
				been verified by the department, the candidate shall contact the testing
				service at least one day prior to the desired test date to schedule and pay for
				an examination. Candidates requesting a morning or afternoon exam shall be
				scheduled immediately for an examination and will be provided with a
				registration number confirming their reservation.
(4) The director, upon advice of the
				Washington state real estate commission, may consider entering into written
				recognition agreements with other jurisdictions which license brokers and
				managing brokers similarly to Washington state. The recognition agreement(s)
				shall require the other jurisdiction to grant the same licensing process to
				licensees of Washington state as is offered by Washington state to license
				applicants from other jurisdictions.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.85.041,
					 18.85.101, and
					 18.85.181. 11-09-009, §
					 308-124A-720, filed 4/8/11, effective 5/9/11. Statutory Authority: RCW
					 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-720, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-725 - Application for license or endorsement

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A person who desires to be licensed as a real estate broker,
				  managing broker or endorsed as a branch manager or designated broker, shall
				  make application on a form approved by the director and the broker and managing
				  broker application shall be signed by the designated broker to whom the license
				  will be issued. The branch manager may sign for the designated broker for
				  licenses to be issued to that branch office.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-725, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-726 - Reversion from managing broker to broker license

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A managing broker may apply to revert from a managing broker
				  license to a broker license by completing the department form and paying all
				  fees, if applicable. If the managing broker is in active status, the managing
				  broker needs to secure the designated broker's signature acknowledging the
				  reversion of managing broker license to a broker's license. The new broker
				  license renewal date remains the same. To revert to a managing broker license
				  the broker must meet all of the requirements listed in
				  RCW
				  18.85.111 including taking the
				  examination.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.85.041. WSR 13-14-077, §
					 308-124A-726, filed 7/1/13, effective
					 8/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-727 - Application as broker license for interim period

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Applicants for a broker's license may commence working on or
				  after the postmark date of delivery to the department of the following:
(1) Notice of passing the
				examination;
(2) License
				application form;
(3) Verification
				that the department's authorized vendor fingerprint process was followed;
				and
(4) License fees.
The completed license application form shall serve as an
				  interim license for a period up to forty-five days unless grounds exist to take
				  disciplinary action against the license under
				  RCW
				  18.235.130 and
				  18.85.361.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-727, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-730 - Broker, managing brokers - Termination of services

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(1) A person licensed as a broker or managing
				broker may perform duties and activities only under the direction and
				supervision of a licensed managing broker, branch manager or designated broker
				and as a representative of the firm. This licensed relationship may be
				terminated unilaterally by either the broker, managing broker, branch manager
				or designated broker.
(a) All terminations
				shall be by written notice by the broker or managing broker, or branch manager
				to the designated broker or the designated broker's delegated representative;
				or by the designated broker to the broker, managing broker or branch
				manager.
(b) All notices of
				termination shall be given to the real estate program without delay and such
				notice shall be accompanied by and include the surrender of the real estate
				license.
(c) The managing broker,
				branch manager or designated broker may not condition his or her surrender of
				license to the real estate program upon performance of any act by the broker or
				managing broker.
(d) If the license
				cannot be surrendered because the managing broker or designated broker is
				conditioning the surrender of the license, the licensee shall so advise the
				department in writing.
(e) Upon
				receipt of the licensee's written statement about the conditioned release of
				the license, the real estate program shall process the release or license
				transfer.
(f) The termination date
				shall be the postmark date, fax date or date the license is hand delivered to
				the real estate program.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-735 - Firm licenses

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Licenses issued to firms expire two years from the date of
				  issuance.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-735, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-740 - Firm license renewal

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Proof required. Applicants for renewal of a firm license
				  shall furnish proof of current master business license renewed by authority of
				  the secretary of state.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-740, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-750 - Application for managing broker license examination - Clock hour requirements

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(1)
				Applicants for the managing broker's examination shall have successfully
				completed ninety clock hours of approved real estate instruction in addition to
				any other clock hours completed and used to satisfy requirements of
				chapter
				18.85 RCW. Instruction
				must include a course in advanced real estate law, a course in real estate
				brokerage management, and a course in business management. All courses
				completed to satisfy this requirement must be approved subject matter as
				defined in WAC
				308-124H-820 and be at least
				thirty clock hours in length and include a comprehensive examination. Courses
				must be completed within three years prior to applying for the managing
				broker's examination.
(2) Courses
				in advanced real estate law, real estate brokerage management, and business
				management, used to satisfy continuing education requirements within three
				years of applying for the managing broker's examination shall satisfy the
				requirements of subsection (1) of this section provided the applicant
				successfully completed a comprehensive examination. Licensees will be required
				to provide additional approved course work if they have submitted advanced real
				estate law, brokerage management, or business management education classes to
				satisfy any other continuing educational requirements.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.85.041,
					 18.85.101, and
					 18.85.181. 11-09-009, §
					 308-124A-750, filed 4/8/11, effective 5/9/11. Statutory Authority: RCW
					 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-750, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-755 - Substitution of clock hours

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(1)
				The director may allow for substitution of the clock hour requirements in
				RCW
				18.85.141 and
				18.85.111 if the individual is
				qualified by completing equivalent educational course work in any institution
				of higher education or degree granting institution.
(2) Individuals requesting approval for real
				estate equivalent educational course work shall submit a transcript of course
				work completed from an institution of higher education or a degree granting
				institution together with an application for the license examination. The
				department may also require certification from an authorized representative of
				the institution of higher education or degree granting institution that the
				course work satisfies the department's prescribed course content or curriculum
				for a given course(s).
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-755, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-760 - Grading of examinations

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(1) To
				pass the broker examination a minimum scaled score of 70 is required on each
				portion. The broker examination shall consist of two portions:
(a) The national portion consisting of
				questions that test general real estate practices; and
(b) The state portion consisting of questions
				that test on Washington laws and regulations related to real estate
				licensing.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-765 - Reexamination

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An applicant who failed the examination or failed to appear
				  for a scheduled examination may apply for reexamination by contacting the
				  testing service to schedule and pay for an examination. Managing broker exam
				  applicants who applied using alternate qualifications and failed the
				  examination must comply with the provisions of WAC
				  308-124A-750.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-765, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-770 - Examination procedures

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(1)
				Each applicant will be required to present one piece of valid government issued
				photo-bearing identification. Failure to produce the required identification
				will result in the applicant being refused admission to the
				examination.
(2) Applicants are
				prohibited from:
(a) Talking to other
				examinees during the examination unless specifically directed or permitted to
				do so by a test monitor.
(b)
				Attempting to communicate or record any information.
(c) Using unauthorized materials during any
				portion of the examination.
(d)
				Removing test materials and/or notes from the testing room.
(e) Disruptive behavior.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-775 - Real estate fees

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These fees are applicable to all original licenses,
				  examination services, and fee generating services issued or performed on or
				  after September 1, 2021, and all renewals for existing licenses with expiration
				  date on or after September 1, 2021. The fees for an original license and
				  renewal include a ten dollar fee which is assessed for the real estate research
				  center for the real estate broker and the real estate managing broker licenses.
				  The following fees shall be charged by the department of licensing:
Title of Fee
Fee
Real estate broker:
Application/examination
$ 210.00
Reexamination
210.00
Original license
223.00
License renewal
223.00
Late renewal with penalty
263.00
License print fee
5.00
Certification
40.00
Name or address change, transfer or license
							 activation
0.00
Real estate managing broker:
Application/examination
$ 210.00
Reexamination
210.00
Original license
320.00
License renewal
320.00
Late renewal with penalty
360.00
License print fee
5.00
Certification
40.00
Name or address change, transfer or license
							 activation
0.00
Real estate firm and assumed name license:
Original license
$ 304.00
License renewal
304.00
Late renewal with penalty
345.00
Name or address change
0.00
License print fee
5.00
Certification
40.00
Real estate branch:
Original license
$ 288.00
License renewal
288.00
Late renewal with penalty
329.00
Certification
40.00
License print fee
5.00
Name or address change, transfer or license
							 activation
0.00
Fingerprint processing
per vendor schedule
Subsequent fingerprint processing
per vendor schedule
Fingerprints rejected by the department, Washington state
				  patrol or FBI may necessitate subsequent fingerprint processing fees.
Fingerprint rolling fee per vendor
				  schedule.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.85.061 and
					 18.85.451. 10-15-055, §
					 308-124A-775, filed 7/15/10, effective 8/15/10. Statutory Authority: RCW
					 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-775, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-780 - Reinstatement of a canceled license for nonpayment of renewal fee

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Any person desiring to be reinstated as a real estate
				  licensee within two years of cancellation may have their license reinstated by
				  satisfying either of the following options:
(1) Submission of an application to the
				director providing proof of the following:
(a)
				Successful completion of sixty clock hours of approved real estate course work
				completed within one year preceding the application for reinstatement. A
				minimum of thirty clock hours must include real estate law;
(b) Payment of all back renewal fees with
				penalty at the current rate; and
(c) Payment of a reinstatement penalty fine
				of one hundred dollars; or
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-785 - Broker first active license renewal

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The minimum requirements for a broker to be issued the first
				  renewal of an active license are: The broker has furnished proof of successful
				  completion of 90 clock hours started after the date first licensed, from
				  prescribed curricula approved by the real estate program, including real estate
				  law, advanced practices and 30 hours in approved continuing education,
				  including the core curriculum and Washington real estate fair
				  housing.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-785, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-787 - Previously licensed salesperson-First active renewal (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-787, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-788 - License activation

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(1) An
				inactive license may be placed on active status pursuant to
				RCW
				18.85.265.
(2) A broker may use a thirty clock hour
				course from a curriculum approved by the director, in advanced real estate
				practices or real estate law for both activation of a license that has been
				inactive for three or more years and for first renewal of an active license as
				required in WAC
				308-124A-785.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.85.041. WSR 13-14-077, §
					 308-124A-788, filed 7/1/13, effective
					 8/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-790 - Continuing education clock hour requirements

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A licensee must attest to the department satisfactory
				  completion of clock hours, pursuant to
				  RCW
				  18.85.211, in the manner prescribed by the
				  department.
(1) A licensee applying
				for renewal of an active license must attest to the completion of at least 30
				clock hours of instruction in a course(s) approved by the real estate program
				and started within 48 months of a licensee's renewal date. The clock hours of
				instruction attested to are subject to audit by the department.
(a) A minimum of 15 clock hours must be
				completed within 24 months of the licensee's current renewal date, and a
				portion of that 15 must include three hours of the prescribed core curriculum
				defined in WAC
				308-124A-800
				and requisite hours of the prescribed Washington real estate fair housing
				curriculum defined in WAC 308-124A-802.
(b) Up to 15 clock hours of instruction
				beyond the 30 clock hours submitted for a previous renewal date may be carried
				forward to the following renewal date.
(c) If Washington real estate fair housing
				education was not completed during initial qualification for licensure,
				renewing licensees must take the six-hour Washington real estate fair housing
				education.
(d) Failure to attest to
				the successful completion of the prescribed core and Washington real estate
				fair housing curricula clock hours shall result in denial of license
				renewal.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-800 - Defining prescribed core curriculum

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A licensee shall submit to the department evidence of
				  satisfactory completion of at least three clock hours of core curriculum
				  continuing education approved by the director. Core curriculum continuing
				  education is a specific course of study, recommended by the real estate
				  commission for approval by the director that provides practical information on
				  contemporary issues relating to the practices of real estate. The commission
				  may recommend multiple core curricula to address residential, commercial, and
				  property management disciplines or may recommend approval of the same core
				  curriculum if appropriate. Core curriculum may be developed in a separate three
				  clock-hour course or may be three clock hours contained within an approved
				  thirty or less clock-hour course. Core curriculum must be completed within
				  twenty-four months of the licensee's renewal date. Core curriculum commenced
				  within thirty-six months but more than twenty-four months prior to the
				  licensee's renewal date, may not count towards the core curriculum requirement,
				  but may apply as regular continuing education credit for
				  renewal.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-800, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-802 - Defining prescribed Washington real estate fair housing curriculum

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Washington real estate fair housing curriculum is a specific
				  course of study approved by the director. The purpose of this course is to
				  introduce real estate brokers and managing brokers to the federal Fair Housing
				  Act (42 U.S.C.
				  3601 et seq.) and the Washington law against
				  discrimination (chapter 49.60 RCW) as it relates to real estate transactions.
				  The department shall prescribe the curriculum outline to use in developing the
				  curriculum for approval.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-805 - Address on designated broker's endorsement

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The address on the designated broker's endorsement will be
				  the location where the designated broker is the managing broker.
The real estate program will register each firm's address
				  where the designated broker accepts endorsement from other
				  firms.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-805, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-815 - Prohibited firm and assumed names

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(1) The department can deny, suspend, or
				reject a firm name or assumed name if it:
(a)
				Is derogatory;
(b) Is similar or
				the same as another licensed firm name;
(c) Implies that the firm is a public agency
				or part of government;
(d) Implies
				the firm is a not-for-profit organization;
(e) Implies it is a research
				organization.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-825 - Change of designated broker

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Submit a statement signed by both the outgoing designated
				  broker and the incoming designated broker, listing all outstanding client trust
				  liabilities, pending transactions, and certifying sufficient funds are in trust
				  to meet client trust liabilities.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-825, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-830 - Firm closing - Designated broker responsibility

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Designated brokers will be responsible for providing the
				  department a closing firm affidavit when closing the firm.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-830, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124A - Real estate-Licensing and examination › LICENSING PROCESSES › Section 308-124A-835 - Courses completed in other jurisdictions

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A course completed in another jurisdiction may be approved
				  for clock hour credit if:
(1) The
				course was offered by a tax-supported, public technical or community college,
				or any other institution of higher learning, and the director determines that
				the course substantially satisfies the general requirements for course approval
				consistent with the intent of this chapter;
(2) The course was approved to satisfy an
				education requirement for real estate licensing or renewal and offered by an
				entity approved to offer the course by the real estate licensing agency in that
				jurisdiction; or
(3) If the
				director determines that the course substantially satisfies the general
				requirements for course approval consistent with the intent of this
				chapter.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124A-835, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124B - Real estate-Broker's office › REAL ESTATE OFFICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 308-124B-200 - Display of licenses

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(1)
				Licenses of the real estate brokers and real estate managing brokers must be
				available at the address appearing on the individual license.
(2) All firm and branch office licenses must
				be displayed in an area visible to the public.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124B-200, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124B - Real estate-Broker's office › REAL ESTATE OFFICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 308-124B-205 - Change of office location

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The real estate designated broker of the firm shall submit
				  within ten days a completed change of address application to the real estate
				  program together with the return of all licenses, completed transfer
				  applications, and payment of the correct fees.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.85.040 and
					 18.85.041. 10-06-078, §
					 308-124B-205, filed 3/1/10, effective
					 7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124B - Real estate-Broker's office › REAL ESTATE OFFICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 308-124B-207 - Real estate firm identification

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Any firm or branch office of the real estate firm shall be
				  identified by displaying the name, visible to the public, of the firm or the
				  assumed name as licensed at the address appearing on the
				  license.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.85.041. WSR 13-14-077, §
					 308-124B-207, filed 7/1/13, effective
					 8/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124B - Real estate-Broker's office › REAL ESTATE OFFICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 308-124B-210 - Advertising

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A firm must operate under their firm name or an assumed name
				  as licensed.
(1) All advertising or
				solicitations without limitation for brokerage services, to include the
				internet-based advertising, web pages, e-mail, newspaper, and other visual
				media must include the firm name or an assumed name as licensed.
(2) Brokers and managing brokers advertising
				using a name, title, or brand without obtaining an assumed name license must:
(a) Always use and display the firm's
				licensed name or the firm's licensed assumed name in a clear and conspicuous
				manner in conjunction with the use of such name, title, or brand.
(b) Not use a name, title, or brand which
				suggests a legal entity separate and distinct from the firm, such as "Inc.,"
				"LLC," "LLP," "Corp.," "firm," or "company."
(c) Not use name, title, or brand commonly
				understood to reference a firm or an office, such as "realty," "realtors,"
				"firm," or "real estate."
(d)
				Receive advance written approval from the firm's designated broker to use an
				unlicensed title or brand.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-124C - Real estate-Records and responsibilities › LICENSE RESPONSIBILITIES › Section 308-124C-105 - Required records

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The designated broker is required to keep the following on
				  behalf of the firm:
(1) Trust account
				records:
(a) Duplicate receipt book or cash
				receipts journal recording all receipts;
(b) Sequentially numbered, nonduplicative
				checks with check register, cash disbursements journal or check
				stubs;
(c) Validated duplicate bank
				deposit slips or daily verified bank deposit;
(d) Client's accounting ledger summarizing
				all moneys received and all moneys disbursed for each real estate or business
				opportunity transaction or each property management account, contract or
				mortgage collection account;
(e) In
				conjunction with (d) of this subsection, separate ledger sheets for each tenant
				(including security deposit), lessee, vendee or mortgagor; for automated
				systems, the ledger sheets may be a computer generated printout which contains
				required entries;
(f) Reconciled
				bank statements and canceled checks for all trust bank accounts.