Washington Appraisal Management Company (Sole Proprietor) Bond
Overview
Applying for a Washington state appraisal management company license as a sole proprietor requires a surety bond before the state will approve your registration. This bond is a financial guarantee that your AMC operation will comply with Washington's appraisal management laws and protect appraisers and clients from unlawful conduct. Without it, your application cannot move forward. Get bonded here and keep your licensing process on track.
Who Needs This Bond?
Sole proprietors operating or seeking to operate an appraisal management company in Washington state need this bond. If you personally own and run an AMC — managing a network of independent appraisers for lenders or other clients — and you are structured as a sole proprietor rather than a corporation or LLC, this is the specific bond form that applies to you. It is a mandatory component of the Washington AMC registration process administered by the state.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects appraisers on your panel, clients, and the public from financial harm caused by your failure to comply with Washington's appraisal management company requirements. It guarantees that if you engage in unlawful conduct — such as failing to pay appraisers within required timeframes or violating state AMC statutes — an injured party has a mechanism for financial recovery. The bond holds you accountable to the standards Washington imposes on all registered AMCs.
When is it Required?
Registration with the Washington Department of Licensing as an appraisal management company triggers the bond requirement. You must have this bond in place and filed before the state will issue your AMC registration. If you are renewing your registration, the bond must remain continuously active — a gap in coverage can jeopardize your standing with the state.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Washington requirement. It applies to sole proprietor AMC operators doing business anywhere in Washington state. There is no county- or city-level equivalent — it is governed by and filed with Washington's state licensing authority.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete your application, and once approved your bond documents are issued digitally so you can submit them to the state without delay.
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