Notary signing servicesIn a NutshellOffering notary signing services to real estate and escrow companies puts you in charge of printing the documents, meeting with borrowers to witness and certify signatures and return the signed documents to the loan companies. The Longer VersionFinance companies are always getting contracts and papers signed with their clients and they need those documents to be signed in front of a notary. You don't have to be a lawyer to be a notary, but you do need a notary public commission. Contact your state's authorities to find out how you can get a notary public commission. This usually involves checking that your have no criminal records and being endorsed by a local notary public. You will need to pay a small application fee and if you're accepted, you need to take an oath before you become a notary public. To provide companies with notary signing services, you also need a good knowledge of the relevant legal documents (Note, Deed of Trust etc). You will need to have some communication skills as you will be meeting the borrowers to have them sign the papers. The borrowers will be people who are getting a mortgage or some other form of loan. You meet them and identify them (asking them to present you with their ID's). Your job will include traveling and a good cell phone is necessary as well. Providing notary signing services requires you to have a current Errors and Omissions insurance policy.
What Do You Need?You need to invest some time and money into getting your notary public commission. You also need a good cell phone and traveling means.So... How Much will I Make?Market your notary signing services to large companies for a regular and high source of income. Note: As public officials, notaries must serve anyone who makes a lawful or reasonable request for notarization, but you can and should ask for a reasonable fee. |