California Escrow Agency Bond
Flat Rates & No Credit Check
| Bond Amount Required | Bond Term | Annual Premium |
| $25,000 | 1 Year | $250 |
| $35,000 | 1 Year | $350 |
| $50,000 | 1 Year | $500 |
Obtain your official California Bond of Escrow Licensee required under California Financial Code Section 17202 quickly and hassle-free. NNA Surety offers this bond instantly, with no credit check required at a flat rate of 1% of your required bond amount.
- No credit check required
- No financial required
- Flat fee
- Issued on DFPI compliant bond form (available for download immediately after purchase)
Cost of the California Escrow Agency Bond
Under California Financial Code § 17202, bond amounts are determined as follows:
- First-Time Applicants / Standard Base Bond: $25,000
- Existing Licensees: The required bond amount ranges from $25,000 to $50,000, calculated based on 150% of the previous year's average annual trust fund obligations.
- Additional Branch Locations: Increased by $5,000 per additional licensed location.
What Is the California Escrow Licensee Bond?
The California Bond of Escrow Licensee is a mandatory financial guarantee required for all individuals and independent businesses operating as licensed escrow agents in California. Pursuant to California Financial Code Section 17202, this bond serves as a consumer protection mechanism designed to ensure that escrow licensees faithfully perform all obligations, abide by state laws, and safely handle trust funds entrusted to them.
If an escrow agent engages in fraud, misrepresentation, negligence, or unauthorized handling of escrow funds, harmed parties or the state may file a claim against the bond to recover financial losses.
Who Requires This Bond? (Regulator Information)
This surety bond is regulated and required by the:
California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)
(Formerly known as the Department of Business Oversight / DBO)
All original bond forms (DFPI-EL 303) must be properly signed, notarized, and submitted directly to the Commissioner of the DFPI to satisfy initial licensing or renewal requirements.
We issue official bond forms that fully conform to 10 Head of California Code of Regulations § 1718.1 and DFPI guidelines, complete with required power-of-attorney and notarization details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is a credit check required to get this bond?
A: No. Our California Escrow Licensee Bond program offers guaranteed approval with no credit check required.
Q: How much does the bond cost?
A: The cost is a flat rate of 1% of the required bond amount. For a standard $25,000 initial license bond, the cost is $250 annually.
Q: Where is the bond submitted?
A: The original executed bond form must be filed with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI).