Escrow companies manage funds, legal documents, and instructions required to close real estate and commercial transactions safely. Providers differ by their specialization in residential sales, commercial property, or business transfers, as well as their fee structures and digital closing options. Selecting a provider requires looking beyond location to confirm their experience with your specific deal type and timeline.
Chicago 4
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Tek Title LLC
217 N Jefferson St #601, Chicago, IL 60661
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Independent Escrow Services Corp.
303 W Madison St Ste 1300, Chicago, IL 60606-3385
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Truly Title - Chicago Loop
17 N State St Ste 1720, Chicago, IL 60602
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Stewart Title Co
1 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60602-0004
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Preferred Title and Escrow
208 S State St, Jerseyville, IL 62052
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Colonial Title & Escrow
108 N Lafayette St, Jerseyville, IL 62052
Bethalto 1
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Serenity Title & Escrow
705 Kansas St # B, Bethalto, IL 62010
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Plymouth Title Guaranty
1333 Burr Ridge Pkwy, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-0833
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Edwardsville Title and Escrow
411 St Louis St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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Near North Title Group
5440 N Illinois St, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Godfrey 1
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Serenity Title & Escrow
112 W Homer M Adams Pkwy #1B, Godfrey, IL 62002
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Metro Title & Escrow Company
3703 Nameoki Rd, Granite City, IL 62040
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Kotner Title
200 Seright St, Harrisburg, IL 62946-1358
Homewood 1
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Greater Illinois Title Company
930 175th St, Homewood, IL 60430
Joliet 1
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Citywide Title Corporation
822 N 129th Infantry Dr, Joliet, IL 60435-3100
Kankakee 1
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First Court House Title Co.
360 E Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901-3915
Mt Carroll 1
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H. B. Wilkinson Title Company
108 E Market St, Mt Carroll, IL 61053
Oak Park 1
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Prairie Title Services
1011 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301-1107
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Atlas Title and Escrow
17W220 W 22nd St Ste 250, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Oswego 1
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Liberty Title and Escrow Co
2677 Walter Payton Memorial Hwy suite c, Oswego, IL 60543
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Inspired Title Group
11757 SW Hwy, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Peoria Heights 1
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River City Title
4700 N Prospect Rd #7, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
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PNTN Inc
3601 Algonquin Rd #702, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Shiloh 1
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Community Title and Escrow
1207 Thouvenot Ln Ste 800, Shiloh, IL 62269
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First American Title Insurance Company
2435 Dean St Bldg 2, Suite 1, St Charles, IL 60175
Swansea 1
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Illinois Title & Escrow
201 W Pointe Dr, Swansea, IL 62226
Wheaton 1
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Attorney's Title
200 E Willow Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187-5441
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Chicago Title Insurance Company
651 Prairie Pointe Dr, Yorkville, IL 60560-6501
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Good to know
What does an escrow company do during a property sale?
An escrow company acts as a neutral third party that holds purchase funds, deeds, and legal documents until all conditions of a sale contract are met. They coordinate with buyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate agents to ensure money and property ownership transfer correctly. Once all instructions are satisfied, the escrow officer disburses the funds and records the documents.
How much do escrow services typically cost?
Escrow fees are typically calculated as a base fee plus a percentage per thousand dollars of the purchase price, often ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars total. Additional costs may include wire transfer fees, document preparation fees, and notary charges. Who pays these fees varies by local custom and what is negotiated in the purchase agreement.
How do I choose between an independent escrow company and a title-owned escrow service?
Independent escrow companies are regulated specifically for escrow operations, while title-owned companies handle both title insurance and escrow under one roof. Choosing between them usually depends on purchase contract negotiations, mortgage lender preferences, or past experiences with a specific officer's responsiveness.
How to become a New York state notary?
To become a notary in New York, you must meet legal age and residency requirements, pass the state notary exam, and submit an application with the state licensing department. Once approved, you must file your oath of office and commission bond. Check local professionals across Illinois where 28 listings are indexed.
How to become a New Jersey notary?
Becoming a New Jersey notary requires filling out an online application, passing a mandatory background check, and paying state filing fees. After receiving your commission, you must take an oath of office before a county clerk within the required timeframe. Explore 28 active notarization services across Illinois.