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What annual audit report does an escrow company need?10 CCR § 1741.5 · DFPICurrent through Jul 23, 2026What rules apply when a broker handles escrow?10 CCR §§ 2950–2951 · DRECurrent through Jul 25, 2026Where did California’s modern Escrow Law come from?1951 codification · HistoryCurrent through Jul 23, 2026When must a broker report escrow activity?BPC § 10141.6 · DRECurrent through Jul 25, 2026How must a broker handle money from other people?BPC § 10145 · DRECurrent through Jul 23, 2026What must the first escrow instructions tell you?CIV § 1057.7 · DRECurrent through Jul 25, 2026Who can handle escrow without a DFPI escrow license?FIN § 17006 · DFPICurrent through Jul 25, 2026Who must prove that an escrow exemption applies?FIN § 17006.5 · DFPICurrent through Jul 25, 2026Can an escrow company pay for referrals?FIN § 17420 · DFPICurrent through Jul 23, 2026What must an escrow company do before it closes?FIN § 17600 · DFPICurrent through Jul 23, 2026When can a title company handle escrow?INS § 12389 · CDICurrent through Jul 23, 2026