Title and escrow audit readiness checklist

Title and Escrow Services | PublicProof Academy working document

Prepare for underwriter, state and CPA audits of policies and escrow accounts.

Business

State or jurisdiction

Prepared on

Owner

Official source saved

Next review

Escrow accounts

Monthly three-way reconciliations signed
No negative file balances
Unclaimed funds tracked for escheat
Annual trust account audit scheduled where required

Policies

Policy register matches remittances
Premiums remitted on time
Commitments and final policies retained

Licensing and coverage

All licenses and appointments current
Bonds and E&O in force at required amounts
CE complete for all licensees

Security

Information security program reviewed this year
Wire verification records complete
Staff phishing training done

Use rule: Education and organization only. Record the agency, official source, checked date, cost, proof saved and responsible person for every consequential requirement. Unknown means stop and confirm. Example rows are labeled EXAMPLE and are not your data.