EIC Background Who We Are Established in 1947, the Escrow Institute of California is a professional trade association that represents the licensed, independent escrow industry in California. EIC members are licensed by the California Department of Corporations, undergo background checks and fingerprinting by the Department of Justice and are bonded by the Escrow Agents’ Fidelity Corporation. Many EIC members are community-based, family-owned, small business enterprises with a customer base that is predominantly repeat business and referral based. Our Purpose The Escrow Institute of California promotes its members’ interests at every level of the industry, in every part of the state, as well as to represent and advocate the positions of the industry before the key political and policy leaders in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. The EIC continually works to help guide and educate the public about the escrow process; to promote with consumers the benefits of using licensed escrow companies; and, to increase business opportunities for its members. Becoming a Member Regular membership is open only to escrow companies licensed by the California Department of Corporations, with affiliate membership available for businesses that are related to or provide legal, accounting, financial or reporting services to the escrow industry. 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. Companies are encouraged to contact (800) 3-ESCROW or (800) 372-2769 for further membership information and application to join the Escrow Institute of California or EIC. 2006 EIC Board of Directors: Click HERE BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! Escrow Professional MEMBER Application Escrow Professional ASSOCIATE Application If you are not a member of the media but would like to contact EIC, please see Contact Us page for more information.