California Financial Code — Escrow Agents — License And Bond — Generally Date: 14 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in business as an escrow agent within this state except by means of a corporation duly organized for that purpose licensed by the commissioner as an escrow agent. Ca. Fin. Code § 17200 Amended September 21, 1999 (Bill Number: AB 583) (Chapter 441).