State of Washington

The following state government agencies can provide information about any state-specific
identity theft situation and/or help you with any state-specific fraud.

Agency	Reasons to Contact	Contact Information
Washington Attorney General	State credit/security freeze information	www.atg.wa.gov/security-freeze-procedures Phone:  (360) 753-6200 Consumer Protection Phone: (800) 551-4636 (in-state)
WA Secretary of State	Contact for issues regarding state taxes, licenses for business and employment.	Website: www.sos.wa.gov/
WA Department of Licensing	Issues Driver’s Licenses and vehicle registrations.	Website: www.dol.wa.gov/ Victim of Identity Theft:www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/idtheft.html
WA Department of Social and Health Services	Agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.	Website: www.dshs.wa.gov/

 

Identity Theft Laws

While the ITRC does not give legal advice, we have provided a list of known identity theft laws that may help you.
We suggest that you share this information with an attorney or legal representative if you are going to pursue criminal or civil charges.

Law	What it Addresses
9.35.020 9.35.001 9.35.010	Laws outlining identity theft and personal identifying information (PII), the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted in and the penalties after prosecution.
19.190.080 19.270 9A.56.290	Defines phishing and how to prosecute. Defines the use of spyware to obtain PII. Use of scanning devices, or spyware.
46.20.0921 9A.58	Illegal use, forging or alteration of a driver’s license.
19.255.010 42.56.590	Laws regarding security breaches and what steps are required by companies and entities in the event of a breach.
9.35.050	Law enforcement is required to take a report of identity theft from consumers.
19.215	Proper and improper disposal of records and PII. Security Breach Law.
19.182.170 19.182.160	Laws regarding security freezes for credit reports. Consumers can place a security alerts on their credit reports. Block of information appearing as result of identity theft.
9.35.040	Victims are entitled to know the transactions that have been made using their information.
19.16.250(20)	Collection agencies cannot continue to try to collect from identity theft victims after they have received notice of the identity theft.