California Escrow Association - How to Apply for Professional Designations

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION FILING REQUIREMENTS

WHO TO CALL

For forms, fees and further information regarding Professional Designations please contact your local/Regional Professional Designation Chairperson, your Regional President or CEA Headquarters.

The Professional Designation program was established through the California Escrow Association and has gained serious State and National recognition. Being a Professional Designation holder demonstrates your commitment to excellence and offers you more prestige and earning potential in the escrow industry.

Obtaining and maintaining your Professional Designation may become vital to your employment, career and status.

California Escrow Association
2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 239-4075 - phone
(916) 924-7323 - fax

Click Here for Printable Form: PD FORM 502

Every CEA member who holds a Professional Designation is on the same three-year cycle.By the end of the three-year cycle you must have earned 45 credits and reported same to CEA.If you earn your P.D. during a cycle period, you will be required to obtain a minimum of 15 credits per year for the BALANCE of the current cycle.There is no minimum number of credits that must be earned in any one year.If credits are submitted by December 31st of the year in which they are earned, there is no fee.If credits are submitted after December 31st of the year in which they were earned, there is a $40 administrative fee for each late year that must accompany this form before your credits will be processed.You MUST use this form for submitting your credits to CEA.Reinstatement: Effective January 1, 1997, after one full year of non-membership, the designation lapses and a $50 reinstatement fee, alongwith the membership dues and late charges must be paid in order to reinstate your P.D. Reinstatement will not be approved unless the membership is renewed prior to December 1st of the second year of non-membership. Continuing education requirements for the current cycle must still be met and will not be prorated.