Escrow.com is fully licensed and accredited as an escrow company. Government agencies perform regular audits of independently licensed escrow companies. The audit examinations serve to protect public funds, determine safety and soundness of operations and determine compliance with escrow statutes and regulations.

Escrow.com, located in the state of California, is audited regularly by the following entity:

California Department of Corporations
license #9631867
Internet Escrow Services(SM)
16251 Laguna Canyon Road, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92618-3603

The California Department of Corporations conducts the most stringent examination of all government agencies.

Escrow.com is also licensed in other states in accordance with our business practices.

Escrow.com can offer online escrow services to countries outside the U.S.A. Payment must be provided in United States currency for the transaction.

Escrow.com adds trust to the transaction. Escrow.com reduces the potential risk of fraud by acting as a trusted third party that collects, holds and disburses funds according to Buyer and Seller instructions. Escrow services are provided by a licensed and regulated escrow company.

Escrow.com is a privately held company that has pioneered the process of online escrow services. The Company, founded in 1999 by Fidelity National Financial, has established itself as the leading provider of secure business and consumer transaction management on the Internet.

Escrow.com is the recommended transaction settlement service of many of the top names in eCommerce, including eBay and eBay Motors.

Guiding Buyers and Sellers Safely Through the Online Escrow Process.

How Buyers are protected:

Escrow.com tracks the domain name and verifies it was delivered.
The Seller isn't paid until the Buyer accepts the merchandise, or the inspection period expires.

How Sellers are protected:

Escrow.com confirms when the Buyer receives the domain name.
The Seller is authorized to ship only after Escrow.com verifies good funds.

How much does it cost?

The escrow fee is minimal. You can calculate your escrow fee here.

https://www.escrow.com/support/calculator.asp

What forms of payment does Escrow.com accept?

Escrow.com accepts American Express, Discover, Master Card, Visa, and PayPal. PayPal payment is available when both Buyer and Seller are US residents and Merchandise can only be shipped to a PayPal "confirmed" address. Credit card and PayPal payments are protected via SSL to encrypt your information when you send it to us.

Escrow.com also accepts wire transfers and check/money order. Restrictions apply. Each method of payment takes a different length of time to process.

How long will the online escrow process take?

It depends upon: 1) the inspection period agreed upon by both parties; 2) the Buyer’s method of payment; 3) Delivery time from Seller to Buyer; 4) Seller’s selected disbursement option. Expect 1 to 5 days to complete an escrow.

How do Sellers get paid?

When the transaction is complete, Escrow.com sends funds to the Seller via their chosen disbursement method.

How do I start an Escrow?

To begin a transaction. https://my.escrow.com/members/registration.asp

Or you may go to the Dotpicks.com "Buy It Now" button.

My question wasn't answered here - where do I find it?

Escrow.com has a list of FAQ dedicated to domain name transactions. View the complete list here. https://www.escrow.com/support/faq/index.asp?sid=9

Escrow.com recommends these Domain Name Registrars
but are not required, your existing registrar can be
used.
Dotster
URL: http://www.dotster.com
Phone: 1.360.253.2210
Online Tracking: Yes

Go Daddy
URL: http://www.godaddy.com
Phone: 1.480.505.8877
Online Tracking: Yes

Network Solutions
URL: http://www.networksolutions.com
Phone: 1-800-779-1710
Online Tracking: Yes

Open SRS
URL: http://www.opensrs.com
Phone: 1-800-371-6992
Online Tracking: Yes

Register.com
URL: http://www.register.com
Phone: 1.800.899.9724
Online Tracking: Yes