California Escrow Association

The California Escrow Association is a statewide organization for professional escrow practitioners. It is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in escrow through continuing education of escrow personnel. Founded in 1924 in Los Angeles as a local group, CEA became a statewide association in 1956.

CEA offers the only statewide program for professional designation of escrow officers based on comprehensive examination. The designations include Certified Senior Escrow Officer (CSEO), Certified Escrow Officer (CEO), Mobile Home Specialist (MHS), and Bulk Sale Specialist (BSS).