A professionally staffed, full service company, Bay Area Escrow is licensed and independent serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1985. Business owners, brokers, agents, insurance companies, banks, lending institutions, CPAs and attorneys have learned to depend on us because escrow service is our only business! We utilize state-of-the-art computerized equipment to process information and transmit data with more accuracy and speed than ever before. Our specialized services include: BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Sales Purchase/Sale of all types of  businesses Lien  Clearance Immediate publishing of bulk sale notice to allow earliest possible closing   Uniform Commercial Code lien clearance   State Board of Equalization and Employment Development   Department Certificate of Clearance Escrow Proration of rent, insurance or taxes   Collection and disbursement of sales tax   Application of proceeds in manner prescribed by the parties and by statute   Transfers of Leases   LIQUOR LICENSE Transfers On Sale and Off  Sale Licenses   Preparation of escrow instructions   Distribution pursuant to Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Business & Professions Code § 23000 to 24082 and regulations of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (California Administrative Code § 1-145.)   Bulk Sale Transfer compliance   Pro-rata distribution when required   SYNDICATIONS   Real property limited partnership subscription offerings   Business Syndications   Venture Capital Programs   CORPORATE   Stock purchase offers   Stock subscription offerings   Liquidations   Mergers   COMPUTER   Master computer programs (retention of source codes to assure availability to purchasers) RESOURCES Escrow Flow Chart Common Forms of Ownership Glossary of Escrow Terms REAL ESTATE   Transfers and encumbrances   Mortgage and Deed of Trust Escrows   Delayed § 1031 Exchanges (Starker)   Condominium and Cooperative conversions   Subdivisions   Northern and Southern California style escrows   AITD and Land Sale Contracts   Commercial Property   PERSONAL PROPERTY   Pledges of personal property   Secured Transactions   Equipment transfers and leasing   Airplane, boat and vehicle title transfer and documentation   DEPOSITORY   Indemnity reserve funds   Disputed funds   Funds held pursuant to litigation and dissolution proceedings   Funds held pending creation of Minor's Trust   Funds held pursuant to guardianship   Landlord – Tenant   MOBILE HOMES Sales By Dealers, Brokers and individuals Full compliance with the Mobilehomes Manufactured Housing Act of 1980 (Health & Safety Code §§ 18000-18124.5) Escrow Preparation of escrow instructions   Distribution in accordance with the California Administrative Code § 5061 and Health and Safety Code § 18035   Proration of interest, insurance, rent and other items   Collection and distribution of sales and use tax Regis- tration Processing of conditional lien releases and statements of anticipated format assumptions   Processing of Certificates of  Origin and Certificates of  Occupancy   Registration & Licensing Copyright © 1998 Bay Area Escrow Services. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited by law. Trademarks are property of their respective holders. Created by i•Browse, inc. Disclaimer: While Bay Area Escrow Services uses reasonable efforts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, no warranties or representations as to its accuracy are made or implied. Neither Bay Area Escrow Services or any of its agencies, nor any other party involved in creating, producing, or delivering the site assume any liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this site. Professional legal and income tax counsel is recommended before entering into any contract, including those referenced on this site.