Use of words in name.

RCW 31.12.025
in effect
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(1) A credit union shall include the words "credit union" in its name. (2) No person may conduct business or engage in any other activity under a name or title containing the words "credit union", or represent itself as a credit union, unless it is: (a) A credit union, out-of-state credit union, or a foreign credit union; (b) An organization whose membership or ownership is limited to credit unions, out-of-state credit unions, federal credit unions, or their trade organizations; (c) A person that is primarily in the business of managing one or more credit unions, out-of-state credit unions, or federal credit unions; or (d) A credit union service organization. (1) A credit union shall include the words "credit union" in its name. (2) No person may conduct business or engage in any other activity under a name or title containing the words "credit union", or represent itself as a credit union, unless it is: (a) A credit union, out-of-state credit union, or a foreign credit union; (b) An organization whose membership or ownership is limited to credit unions, out-of-state credit unions, federal credit unions, or their trade organizations; (c) A person that is primarily in the business of managing one or more credit unions, out-of-state credit unions, or federal credit unions; or (d) A credit union service organization.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=31.12&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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