Licenses & Compliance
TrustGuard Pro operates under strict regulatory oversight with licenses and certifications from leading authorities to ensure the highest standards of security and compliance.
Primary Operating Licenses
TrustGuard Pro operates under comprehensive regulatory oversight with licenses from multiple state and federal authorities, ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws and the highest standards of consumer protection.
California Escrow Company License
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)
Authorized Activities:
- Real estate escrow transactions
- Business sale and acquisition escrow
- Domain name and intellectual property escrow
- Vehicle and equipment escrow
- General merchandise escrow services
- Construction and milestone payment escrow
Licensed to conduct escrow business throughout the State of California under California Financial Code Sections 17000-17801. This license authorizes us to act as a neutral third party in various types of financial transactions with strict fiduciary responsibilities.
Verify License StatusFinCEN MSB Registration
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Compliance Requirements:
- Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures
- Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) screening
- Customer Identification Program (CIP)
- Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)
- Record keeping and monitoring requirements
Registered Money Services Business (MSB) with FinCEN, ensuring full compliance with federal anti-money laundering regulations and maintaining robust compliance programs for detecting and preventing financial crimes.
Verify MSB RegistrationFederal Compliance Certifications
Additional federal regulatory compliance and oversight
CFPB Supervision
Subject to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau supervision for consumer protection compliance.
Status: Compliant
FTC Oversight
Federal Trade Commission oversight for fair business practices and consumer protection.
Status: Compliant
PATRIOT Act
Full compliance with USA PATRIOT Act provisions for enhanced due diligence and monitoring.
Status: Compliant
Multi-State Licensing
In addition to our California license, TrustGuard Pro is authorized to conduct escrow services in multiple states across the United States.
Nevada
ActiveArizona
ActiveOregon
ActiveWashington
ActiveTexas
ActiveFlorida
ActiveFor a complete list of state licenses and authorizations, please contact our compliance department.
Industry Certifications
Our commitment to security and compliance is validated by leading industry certifications and standards.
SOC 2 Type II
Certified for security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy controls.
Auditor: Deloitte & Touche LLP
Valid Through: December 2025
PCI DSS Level 1
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliant for secure payment processing.
Assessor: Trustwave
Valid Through: November 2025
ISO 27001:2013
International standard for information security management systems.
Certifier: BSI Group
Valid Through: October 2025
GDPR Compliant
Full compliance with European Union General Data Protection Regulation.
DPO: Appointed & Active
Status: Fully Compliant
CCPA Compliant
California Consumer Privacy Act compliance for data protection and privacy rights.
Privacy Officer: Designated
Status: Fully Compliant
BBB A+ Rating
Better Business Bureau accredited with highest rating for trust and reliability.
Accredited Since: 2001
Rating: A+ (Excellent)
Insurance & Bonding
Your funds are protected by comprehensive insurance coverage and surety bonds exceeding regulatory requirements.
Errors & Omissions Insurance
Professional liability coverage
Surety Bond
California Department of Financial Protection
FDIC Insurance Protection
All escrow funds are held in FDIC-insured bank accounts, providing up to $250,000 in deposit insurance per depositor. For transactions exceeding this amount, we utilize multiple banking relationships to ensure full coverage.
Regulatory Oversight
We operate under the supervision of multiple regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and consumer protection.
DFPI
California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
FinCEN
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
CFPB
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
FTC
Federal Trade Commission
SEC
Securities and Exchange Commission
OFAC
Office of Foreign Assets Control
Questions About Our Licenses?
Our compliance team is here to answer any questions about our licensing and regulatory status.