Limited Practice Officers

A limited practice officer, or LPO, is a person certified by the Washington Supreme Court under rule 12 of the Admission to Practice Rules (APR). Although not a lawyer, an LPO is authorized to select, prepare, and complete documents in a form previously approved by the Limited Practice Board for use in closing a loan, extension of credit, sale, or other transfer of real or personal property.

Limited Practice Officer

LPO Exam

Application, study topics, exam info & pass list

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LPO Status Changes

New Employer, Financial Responsibility Forms, Address & Name Changes, etc.

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LPO Continuing Education

Information for LPOs and seminar sponsors

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LPO Forms

Forms Approved by the Limited Practice Board for Use by LPOs

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LPO Public Notices

Notice of actions taken against the LPO license.

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LPO Directory

Use the LPO Directory to find LPOs.

LPOs can log into the LPO Directory to access continuing education info.

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Limited Practice Board

LPO Rules and Regulations

APR 12, LPO-RPC, Continuing Education Regs, etc.

LPO Grievance Form

File a complaint against an LPO.

Contact Us

Questions about LPOs or the LPO program can be emailed to LPO@wsba.org.