Notary & Loan Signing Agent Service
Provide notary services and specialize in loan document signings
Overview
Loan signing agents earn $60,000-$150,000 annually with 70-90% margins.
In 2025, real estate transactions need mobile notary services.
Revenue from loan signing fees ($75-$200 per signing), general notary services ($15-$50 per document), mobile notary travel fees ($25-$75), apostille services, and business document notarization.
Services include residential mortgage loan signings, refinance document signings, reverse mortgage signings, general notary public services, mobile notary travel services, and business and legal document notarization.
Successful agents provide professional reliable signing services, are commissioned in multiple counties/states, understand loan documents, provide excellent service to title companies, and build signing company relationships.
Title companies and signing services as clients.
Marketing through title companies, signing service companies, real estate agents, attorneys, online signing platforms, and notary directories.
Required Skills
- Notary Public Commission
- Loan Document Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Professionalism
- Scheduling
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Low startup costs
- Flexible independent work
- Can work evenings and weekends
- Loan signings pay well per appointment
- Can combine with other notary services
Cons
- Income variable based on signings
- Driving to appointments and travel time
- Competition from other signing agents
- Real estate market affects signing volume
- Errors and omissions insurance required
How to Get Started
- Get notary public commission in your state
- Complete loan signing agent training and certification
- Get E&O insurance and supplies
- Sign up with signing service companies
- Market to title companies and agents
- Complete loan signings professionally
- Build relationships with title companies
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