Washington License Law
A Washington designated broker wants to verify that an applicant for an affiliated broker position has an active license. The best way to verify this is to:
AAccept the applicant's verbal assurance that they are licensed
BCheck the DOL's online license verification database✓ Correct
CAsk the applicant to provide a photocopy of their license card
DCall the NAR membership hotline
Explanation
The Washington Department of Licensing maintains a public online database for verifying real estate license status. Designated brokers should verify the active status of any broker they hire through the DOL database, not just rely on the applicant's representations.
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