Washington Appraisal Management Company (Corporation) Bond
Overview
Washington's real estate appraisal market depends on fair, honest practices — and this bond is how the state enforces that standard for corporate Appraisal Management Companies. Organized as a corporation and operating in Washington, your AMC must post this surety bond before the Department of Licensing will issue or renew your license. It guarantees that your company handles appraiser panels, client relationships, and fee payments in compliance with state requirements. If your business falls short, aggrieved parties have a financial backstop through the bond.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you own or operate a corporation that functions as an Appraisal Management Company in Washington State, this bond is required before you can legally do business. AMCs organized as corporations — entities that recruit, manage, or assign licensed appraisers to conduct real estate appraisals — must obtain this bond as part of the state licensing process. It applies to companies working with lenders, mortgage brokers, or any clients who order residential real estate appraisals. Operating without it puts your license application and your business at risk.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects appraisers, clients, and the public from financial harm caused by an AMC that fails to meet its legal obligations. Common harms it guards against include failure to pay appraisers the customary and reasonable fees they are owed, and violations of the independence requirements that keep appraisal results honest. Washington's Department of Licensing holds this bond as a condition of licensure, giving it a direct enforcement mechanism against non-compliant AMCs. The bond does not protect the AMC — it protects everyone who deals with one.
When is it Required?
Renewal is built into the ongoing nature of this bond — your Washington AMC license is not a one-time event, and neither is this requirement. You must have an active bond in place at initial application and maintain continuous coverage for as long as your company operates as a licensed Appraisal Management Company in Washington. Any lapse in bond coverage can trigger a license suspension or prevent a successful renewal. Keep renewal dates on your calendar and act before coverage expires.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Washington requirement administered by the Washington State Department of Licensing. It applies to every Appraisal Management Company organized as a corporation that seeks to operate anywhere within Washington's borders. There is no local or county-level equivalent — this is the controlling bond for corporate AMCs throughout the state.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete the application, submit your information, and receive your bond documentation without waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, your bond certificate is ready to file with the Washington State Department of Licensing as part of your AMC license application or renewal.
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