Independent escrow company · Serving Riverside
Riverside Escrow Company — Real Estate Escrow Services in Riverside, CA
Riverside is the Inland Empire's largest city, with historic neighborhoods near downtown, newer subdivisions, and many rentals near UC Riverside. Cloud Escrow handles Riverside purchases, sales, refinances and investor escrows online, with mobile notaries for signing.
- DFPI License #96DBO-80565
- 5.0★ Google rating
- Irvine office
- Independent
Real estate escrow services in Riverside
Why choose an independent escrow company in Riverside
- A neutral third party — not owned by a brokerage, lender, or builder.
- Licensed and examined by the DFPI, and a required member of the Escrow Agents' Fidelity Corporation (EAFC).
- Escrow is our only business.
Local escrow details for Riverside
- The City of Riverside charges its own documentary transfer tax on top of the county's, so sales inside city limits pay $2.20 per $1,000 in total instead of $1.10. Homes with a Riverside mailing address outside city limits pay only the county rate.
- Newer subdivisions may have Mello-Roos special taxes and HOA dues; both appear on your estimated settlement statement.
- Buying a rental near UC Riverside: we collect leases, deposits and rent information so prorations and credits are right.
Neighborhoods we serve: Wood Streets, Mount Rubidoux, Canyon Crest, Orangecrest, Mission Grove, La Sierra
Recording: Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Riverside escrow fees
| Seller | $0.00 per $1,000 · $0.00 Base |
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| Buyer | $3.00 per $1,000 · $300 Base |
| Refinance | $550 Flat Rate · Flat escrow fee |
| Commercial | Custom quote |
Other closing costs and service fees may apply.
Riverside County's documentary transfer tax is $1.10 per $1,000. The City of Riverside adds another $1.10 per $1,000, for $2.20 per $1,000 in total inside city limits.
Cloud Escrow reviews
"I am a busy Realtor and have dealt with Cloud Escrow, Inc. for at least 6 years. I would highly Recommend Angela Weng and her team for your escrow needs. They are reliable, answer the phone, and get the job done."
Joseph H.
Google review
"This has been an excellent experience selling my property using Cloud Escrow and especially Angela !!! Clear , concise and always available to answer my questions ( I had many lol She was outstanding at making rhis a smooth transaction! I will ony use her and Cloud for my escrow needs!"
Santos J.
Google review
5.0★ on Google
An escrow company near Riverside
Our office is at 9205 Research Dr, Irvine, CA 92618 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM). Sign at our office, or we'll send a mobile notary to your home or office in Riverside. You can also open escrow online in under a minute.
Riverside escrow FAQ
How long does escrow take in Riverside?
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A standard purchase escrow usually closes in about 30 days, matching most California purchase contracts. Refinances typically take 21–30 days, and cash purchases can close in 10–14 days when title and disclosures are ready.
How do I choose the best escrow company in Riverside?
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Check that the company is licensed by the California DFPI (you can look up the license on the DFPI website), compare published fees, read recent client reviews, and ask who will actually handle your file and how fast they respond. Cloud Escrow publishes its fees, is DFPI-licensed (#96DBO-80565), and is rated 5.0★ on Google.
Is there an escrow company near me in Riverside?
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Cloud Escrow's office is at 9205 Research Dr in Irvine, and we handle escrows throughout Riverside. Most of the process happens online, and a mobile notary can meet you locally for signing.
What is the transfer tax in the City of Riverside?
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Sales inside Riverside city limits pay $2.20 per $1,000 of the sale price: $1.10 to Riverside County and $1.10 to the City of Riverside. Unincorporated areas and other cities in Riverside County pay $1.10 per $1,000.
Can I close a Riverside escrow without coming to Irvine?
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Yes. Most of the process happens online, and we arrange a mobile notary in Riverside for signing.
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