On February 22, 1179, Tokitada was conferred Shonii (Senior Second Rank), and, on March 6, was appointed Kebiishi no betto for the third time, which was unprecedented.
治承3年（1179年）正月7日、時忠は正二位に叙せられ、19日には史上初めて三回目の検非違使別当に補された。