Working from home as a mobile notary/loan document signing agent is HOT! In the last six years, the industry has redefined how notary publics
earn their living. No more 10 cent signings. No more using notary seals only during work hours. Now, notary publics can take their seals on
the road with them and earn $50 per set of loan documents; sometimes as much as $125 per set.
- Have you wanted to make more money with your notary seal?
- Are you tired of working hard and not reaping better benefits?
- Have you tried a mobile notary service to find yourself discouraged by the amount of pay you receive after business expenses, such
as mileage, gas, and your time?
- Do you want a career that allows you freedom, flexibility, and on average, $25 per hour?
Then consider ordering Tid-bits For New Signing Agents. A great resource for any mobile notary
looking to earn a better living with his/her seal.
But before you do, check out what these loan document signing agents have to save about taking their mobile notary careers to the next level...
What is the best part about your notary public/loan document signing agent, job?
Brenda Lynch, California -- It’s the people that I meet and talking to them for the short amount of time that we are together.
I recently met a nurse at Loma Linda hospital. She works in the unit where my daughter, Bailey, will be when she has her open heart surgery.
I look forward to the possibility of her caring for my daughter.
Victoria Rivera, Florida -- It is meeting with people and helping them. There are many people that I conduct signings with that are
a real joy to meet. I also enjoy helping other notaries, giving them the benefit of my knowledge and experience.
What is a typical day like as a mobile notary/signing agent?
Brenda Lynch, California -- My typical day is dropping off and picking up my three girls, while trying to get in a signing or two.
Victoria Rivera, Florida -- My typical day is getting up around 7:30, grabbing a cup of coffee, and spending time with my husband.
I check my email, the phone rings and I start my day. I talk with other notaries as well as companies that I work with, I review the prior
day’s signings to make sure that everything is done properly, then I send the forms out. Once that part is done, I prepare for the day ahead.
The afternoons and evenings are usually spent doing signings, and processing invoices.
Catherine Lewis, California -- A typical day would be answering phones, setting appointments, meeting with clients and notarizing
documents, and light bookkeeping, while trying to handle some personal matters.
What is the toughest part of your mobile notary/signing agent job?
Brenda Lynch, California -- Juggling my everyday life while trying to accommodate the borrowers. Sometimes, they act as though I have
no life, as though I have no other commitments.
Victoria Rivera, Florida --Getting companies to realize that I am more than ‘just a notary.’ I would like them to realize that I also
have a business to run and deserve to be paid accordingly. It is also dealing with loan officers who want notaries to sell the loan, or
perform illegal acts.
Catherine Lewis, California -- It’s the toll this job takes on my personal life. I have forgotten what it is like to actually come
home from work after 5 p.m. and having the evening all to myself. It’s not having Saturdays free to visit with friends, to go to the movies
or bike riding, like other folks. Saturdays are just another work day, for me.
Victoria, you were named September’s Certified Signing Agent of the month, for the National Association of Signing Agents, how has that
helped your business?
Victoria Rivera, Florida --It hasn’t assisted me in getting more jobs, but it has provided a greater opportunity to help others.
I have been in this industry since 1996, I have gained respect in this industry because I do my best with each and every signing. Word of
mouth is a tremendous resource.
What is the strangest thing that has happened to you, during a notary/loan signing?
Brenda Lynch, California -- It was probably when a husband and wife got into a verbal fight in front of me. The wife was yelling at
her husband, then stormed upstairs and wouldn’t come back down to sign the loan documents. The husband stayed upstairs, banging on the door,
begging her to come down to sign. He said that he would explain everything to her later. When she finally came down to sign the papers, she
made sure that she made a lot of derogatory comments.
Victoria Rivera, Florida --I had a company call to cancel a closing that had already been closed a week prior. I have had borrowers
who were stroke victims, as well as amputees who were bedridden with roaches all over them. I have had a lot of weird things happen, each
one being an adventure.
Thanks gals! It sounds like an exciting and adventurous business opportunity!
As a reader, you may be wondering...
How do I become a mobile notary public/signing agent? Do I need some type of certification?
Each state varies as to the laws on becoming a notary public and what you can do with your notary seal. Some states require you to
order a notary book from the state office (which is free), study it, and then pass a state test (information on the test is usually
provided when you receive the notary book). Other states require you fill out a form, have it signed by your state assemblyman and
you're ready to start work. California and Florida require that you not only pass their state test, but that you take a state-mandated
class.
About The Author:
Alyice Edrich is the author of the highly praised notary signing agent e-book,
Tid-Bits For New Signing Agents. If you would like to work your own hours, earn $50 in two hours time, and meet new people,
you could enjoy a career as a loan document signer! To read the contents of this e-book, click here.
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