Notices and reminders for escrow officers and title agents / direct operations

Texas Department of Insurance sent this bulletin at 12/28/2020 09:58 AM CST

Escrow officers can now use Sircon to renew and apply for a license. Paper application and renewal forms will not be accepted after March 1.
Due to COVID-19:
- TDI is accepting applications without a notary signature.
- Title agents and escrow officers have an additional 90 days to renew their licenses and submit continuing education credits.

Before a licensed escrow officer can operate, they must be appointed by a title agent / direct operation. They can use the Escrow officer appointment form (FINT09).
Title agents / direct operations must keep their escrow officer appointments up to date. They must add or remove appointments by using the Escrow officer appointment form (FINT09).
Escrow officers and title agents / direct operations, must notify TDI within 30 days of changes to their contact information, such as their email, legal name, business name, or address:
- Escrow officer name or address change request form (FINT01).
- Title insurance agent or direct operation change request form (FINT129).

To learn more about license requirements, visit the TDI website. If you have questions, email TDI-TitleLicensing@tdi.texas.gov.