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How to become an Escrow Officer

From title examiner: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.

Time to get there
1–3 years
Typical pay
$55k–$80k
Starting from
Title examiner

Pay is an estimate of typical US entry-level pay for this role and varies by state, employer and shift. The timeline assumes you are starting from title examiner and includes any licence or programme legally required, not just course length.

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The route

  1. Start as an escrow assistant

    Ordering, coordinating and chasing documents for a closer.

  2. Learn the closing process end to end

    Settlement statements, funding and disbursement. Trust accounting is unforgiving.

    Course that covers thisAccounting 101: Beginner's Guide to Bookkeeping & FinancesUdemy · around $24.99
  3. Get your state licence

    Most states licence escrow officers, and many require a bond.

    State escrow officer licence

  4. Build a referral base

    Agents and lenders bring you files. Your book determines your income.

  5. Destination

    Escrow Officer

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