False statement by deposit account applicant.

RCW 9.38.015
in effect
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(1) It is a gross misdemeanor for a deposit account applicant to knowingly make any false statement to a financial institution regarding: (a) The applicant's identity; (b) Past convictions for crimes involving fraud or deception; or (c) Outstanding judgments on checks or drafts issued by the applicant. (2) Each violation of subsection (1) of this section after the third violation is a class C felony punishable as provided in chapter 9A.20 RCW. (1) It is a gross misdemeanor for a deposit account applicant to knowingly make any false statement to a financial institution regarding: (a) The applicant's identity; (b) Past convictions for crimes involving fraud or deception; or (c) Outstanding judgments on checks or drafts issued by the applicant. (2) Each violation of subsection (1) of this section after the third violation is a class C felony punishable as provided in chapter 9A.20 RCW.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.38&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026

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