Escrow Institute of California :: An Organization of Professional Escrow Agents. Money, property, a deed, or a bond put into the custody of a third party for delivery to a grantee only after the fulfillment of the conditions specified.

The Escrow Institute of California is committed to protecting your real estate investment. That means providing you with an escrow officer you can trust – someone who can protect you against fraud and guide you through the process of securing your property. EIC members are licensed by the California Department of Corporations, undergo background checks and fingerprinting by the California Department of Justice and are bonded by the Escrow Agents’ Fidelity Corporation.

Ensuring your safety and earning your trust are the top priorities of EIC and its member companies.

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EIC News & Events

2009 EIC Spring Conference

The 2009 Presentations are now online.

The Spring Conference was a great success! These events bring us all together to share important up-to-the-minute resources about our industry.

Our speakers were great and our sponsors were wonderful!

Many Thanks to Our Sponsors

Platinum

Citizens Business Bank
City National Bank
RBJ Computer Systems
First American SMS

Gold

Bank of the West
Union Bank of California

Bronze

1st Enterprise Bank
ARCHIVE IT!

Silver

Professional Business Bank

Wine Tasting Event

Golden State Overnight

Finally a Final RESPA Rule

Check the Events section for details.

Uniform Closing Instructions

EIC Comments on Proposed Uniform Closing Instructions

Companies that are considering adoption of these Uniform General Closing Instructions “GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS” and the Uniform Specific Closing Instructions
“SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS” into their normal
business practice should be aware of the following goals that guided the construction of these INSTRUCTIONS:

Please read the following:

Uniform Closing – General Instructions

Uniform Closing – Specific Instructions

If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office.

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Become an EIC Member Today!

The EIC offers its members ongoing programs of professional meetings, educational seminars, and direct mailings about topics of importance to the escrow industry, making our members among the most knowledgeable in the real estate business. Please download the following application forms:

MEMBER Application

ASSOCIATE Application

For information about the escrow process, read more in the Consumer Tips section of our website or call the EIC hotline at (800) 3-ESCROW or (800) 337-2769.

2009 Meetings

General Membership Meetings

July 9
September 17 (Elections)
November 12

2009 New Board of Directors

View the list of the 2009 Board of Directors.

Press Releases

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