| HOW TO APPLY FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS |
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IMPORTANT: You must be a CEA Member to sign up/take the Professional Designation exam.
Applications for the PD exams, together with request for Verification of Employment forms, can be obtained from your local PD Chair, Regional President or CEA Headquarters. A Request for Verification of Employment or letter of verification (on the employer's letterhead) from each of the employers for the qualifying time must accompany each application. The letters must be specific as to escrow job duties and time of employment (month, date and year). In the event a previous employer is no longer in business, a notarized statement from an individual aware of the employment terms and responsibilities may be given. The application must have the approval of the Professional Designation Chair of the Regional association (or the President in his/her absence). The approval of the application by the Regional association shall also constitute verification that the member is in good standing with the Regional association. The application must be accompanied by a non-refundable check, payable to the California Escrow Association, to cover the exam fee. All qualifications must be verified as of, or prior to, the date of application (not the date of the exam) and the candidate must be qualified as of the date of the application. No exceptions will be made. Applications must be received by CEA no later than the first of the month preceding the month in which the requested exam is given. Upon approval of application, and typically two (2) weeks prior to testing date, the applicant (candidate) will be notified by a confirmation letter of the date, time and location of the examination. Each exam is limited to 50 candidates, therefore, you should forward your completed application to the Regional association PD Chair for processing as soon as possible. A candidate may notify CEA Headquarters, in writing, of a postponement of exam date. The candidate may re-apply to take the exam within one (1) year of the first scheduled exam date, and pay the current rescheduling fee, if applicable. In the event a candidate fails to appear for an exam and fails to notify CEA Headquarters of postponement, or does not re-apply as set forth above, the candidate must re-apply and pay an additional application fee.
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