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Action required Washington DFI WA Aug 25, 2026

Washington State Update on Money Services Industry

Washington DFI issued an operational guidance update requiring money transmitter licensees to update records in NMLS by August 31, 2026.

Washington DFI issued an operational guidance update requiring money transmitter licensees to update records in NMLS by August 31, 2026.

What changed

Updated compliance expectations for record-keeping and reporting.

Compliance perspective

Licensees must ensure their NMLS records are current to avoid compliance issues.

Key date

Effective date: August 31, 2026.

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