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

EIC Spring Conference

May 16 - 18, 2008
At the beautiful Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa
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D.O.C. Management Class

Escrow Institute of California is pleased to announce the next California Department of Corporations Management Training Class.

NEXT CLASS TO BE HELD MAY 13, 2008

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Uniform Closing Instructions

EIC Comments on Proposed Uniform Closing Instructions

The Escrow Institute has submitted its comments on the proposed Uniform Closing – General Instructions and Uniform Closing – Specific Instructions. The Institute has raised significant concerns and issues relative to the proposal developed by the Mortgage Bankers Association, the American Land Title Association and the American Escrow Association, click here to read the Institute’s comments.

Bill AB 804 Signed by Governor

EIC is happy to report that the Governor has signed the Institute's sponsored Bill AB 804 by Assemblyman Bob Huff. The Governor took his action relatively soon after the Legislature passed and sent the legislation to him for final action. We will be sending a Legislative Alert to our members soon.

CA Escrow Group Seeks Uniform Regulation

June 28, 2007: Confounded by a maze of uneven regulatory oversight for more than half a century, one group of California escrow providers is setting the table for discussion on a proposal to bring independent escrow companies and the title companies, real estate brokers and mortgage brokers that work in escrow under a comprehensive, uniform escrow law with a single regulator. Read the entire article HERE

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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

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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.

2008 Meetings

General Membership Meetings

July 10
September 11
November 13 (Elections)

All meetings will be held at the Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel – 4700 Airport Plaza Drive – Long Beach, California

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