The Lucrative Loan Signing Agent Income Potential
If you're reading this, you’re probably looking for a way to make more money, have more freedom, and finally build something of your own — without spending years in school, taking on a mountain of debt, or being chained to a desk job.
Becoming a signing agent is the ultimate side hustle you want both flexibility and high earning potential. When you follow our nine-step guide, you'll find becoming a successful notary loan signing agent is simpler than you've imagined.
You can easily earn hundreds or thousands each month as a notary signing agent by following these straightforward steps—no advanced degree or significant startup investment needed.
You can easily earn hundreds or thousands each month as a notary signing agent by following these straightforward steps—no advanced degree or significant startup investment needed.
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The best part about becoming a notary loan signing agent is that your effort determines your income potential. If you've ever worked a job where you felt overworked and under-appreciated, becoming a loan signing agent is for you. The more you learn and apply, the more you can earn!
For example, doing six to seven loan signing jobs a week that pay you an average of $150 per signing, you can generate around $50,000 in revenue per year. If you do 13 loan signings per week at the same rate, you can earn over $100,000 per year as a loan signing agent. |
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These calculations show it's possible to make a significant amount of money as a notary public loan signing agent. You just need the right approach to start landing regular signing jobs. This step-by-step guide will help you on your journey.
9-Steps Simple Steps to Making Money as a Notary on Your Own Schedule
Making money as a notary public is easy when you follow these 9 simple steps broken down into 3 phases. Here's an overview with quick links to each step:
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Phase 1: Get trained. Get equipped. (Steps 1–4)
Phase 2: Get calls and texts for jobs... automatically.
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Phase 3: Maximizing Your Notary Income
Once you learn these steps, complete the bonus step of diversifying your income:
Bonus Step: Diversify your notary income by learning the 12 ways to make money as a notary, including family trust notarizations, apostille, and general notary work!
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9 Steps to Become a Notary Loan Signing Agent
Your road to consistent, profitable notary signing jobs could be faster than you think. Here are the nine simple steps to follow to become a successful notary loan signing agent.
Phase 1: Get Trained. Get Equipped. Get Confident.
Before you can start earning, you need a solid foundation—and that’s exactly what Steps 1 through 4 are all about.
In this phase, you'll get your notary commission, learn how to handle loan documents with confidence, become NNA and Loan Signing System certified to stand out from the competition, and gather the simple tools you need to look professional and get the job done right.
Don’t worry—this part is straightforward, and we walk you through every step. You’re not building a business alone. You’re getting prepared to start making money with purpose and confidence.
In this phase, you'll get your notary commission, learn how to handle loan documents with confidence, become NNA and Loan Signing System certified to stand out from the competition, and gather the simple tools you need to look professional and get the job done right.
Don’t worry—this part is straightforward, and we walk you through every step. You’re not building a business alone. You’re getting prepared to start making money with purpose and confidence.
Step 1: Get Your Notary Public Commission From Your State
The first step to becoming a notary public loan signing agent is to get your notary commission from your state. This is where it all begins. If you haven’t already gotten your commission, don’t worry — this is one of the easiest parts of the journey. Loan signing agent requirements vary, including state restrictions, so check the notary requirements for your state and take it from there.
In most states, all it takes is a simple application and a small fee to become a notary public. No college degree or extensive background is required—just a straightforward form that you can complete in minutes, making this one of the quickest and easiest professional designations to get.
If you are already a notary public, that's great news! You've already completed the first step and can skip to step 2.
In most states, all it takes is a simple application and a small fee to become a notary public. No college degree or extensive background is required—just a straightforward form that you can complete in minutes, making this one of the quickest and easiest professional designations to get.
If you are already a notary public, that's great news! You've already completed the first step and can skip to step 2.
Pro Tip: While you wait for approval, you can start your training to become a notary signing agent and hit the ground running.
Step 2: Understand Real Estate Loan Documents with Confidence
Once you have your notary commission, the next step is simple but powerful: learn how to walk someone through loan documents.
Don’t worry — it’s easier than it sounds.
All you need is the right training and some practice handling loan documents — and you’ll be confidently guiding clients through one of the most important transactions of their lives.
There are millions of real estate closings every year, and each one requires a notary signing agent who knows the documents. That could be you.
Here Are the 5 Most Common Loan Document Packages:
With the Loan Signing System™ Training Course, you’ll get step-by-step guidance, actual document walkthroughs with a real set of actual loan documents, and access to mock signings so you can practice at your own pace.
You’ll sit at the signing table with total confidence, knowing exactly what to say and what each document means.
👉 Watch mock signings and start mastering the documents here
Don’t worry — it’s easier than it sounds.
- No legal background needed.
- No real estate experience required.
- No education required.
All you need is the right training and some practice handling loan documents — and you’ll be confidently guiding clients through one of the most important transactions of their lives.
There are millions of real estate closings every year, and each one requires a notary signing agent who knows the documents. That could be you.
Here Are the 5 Most Common Loan Document Packages:
- Refinance Documents – When borrowers replace an existing loan to lower their interest rate, shorten the term, or take cash out.
- Purchase Documents – Used when a borrower takes out a mortgage to buy a home. With 4–6 million homes sold annually in the U.S., this is one of the most frequent types of signings.
- Seller’s Package Documents – Sent to sellers to complete the home sale. Includes grant deeds, quitclaim deeds, and warranty deeds.
- Reverse Mortgage Documents – Allows homeowners to convert home equity into cash without monthly mortgage payments. The balance grows over time.
- HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) Documents – Enables homeowners to borrow against the equity they’ve built in their home, often used for renovations, debt payoff, or emergencies.
With the Loan Signing System™ Training Course, you’ll get step-by-step guidance, actual document walkthroughs with a real set of actual loan documents, and access to mock signings so you can practice at your own pace.
You’ll sit at the signing table with total confidence, knowing exactly what to say and what each document means.
👉 Watch mock signings and start mastering the documents here
Step 3: Get Certified to Stand Out and Get More Jobs
Now that you’ve learned the basics, it’s time to position yourself as a trained professional — because in this business, an educated signing agent is a busy signing agent.
Getting certified, which includes passing a certification test, shows hiring companies that you know the process, understand loan documents, and can confidently guide clients through a signing. It’s what separates casual notaries from in-demand signing agents.
When a signing order goes out, who do you think gets picked first?
The closest certified agent who looks like a pro. That can (and should) be you.
Getting certified, which includes passing a certification test, shows hiring companies that you know the process, understand loan documents, and can confidently guide clients through a signing. It’s what separates casual notaries from in-demand signing agents.
When a signing order goes out, who do you think gets picked first?
The closest certified agent who looks like a pro. That can (and should) be you.
What You’ll Need:
When you hold both certifications — LSS + NNA — you become a top-choice signing agent that companies trust, hire, and rehire.
Get certified and start getting more jobs here
- Loan Signing System™ Certification - The LSS Certification gives you in-depth training on every type of loan document plus mock signing walkthroughs, so you’re confident in any situation. Many signing services require it.
- National Notary Association (NNA) Certification & Background Check - Many companies require this certification to even consider you for work. It signals you’ve passed the industry-standard screening, are safe to work with, and know the basic notary standards in your state.
When you hold both certifications — LSS + NNA — you become a top-choice signing agent that companies trust, hire, and rehire.
Get certified and start getting more jobs here
Step 4: Get Your Notary Supplies
To start completing signing jobs, you'll need a few essential notary supplies— but don’t worry, starting a notary business is one of the most affordable small business opportunities out there.
Unlike traditional businesses, you don’t need a storefront, expensive inventory, or massive marketing budgets. Just a few low-cost supplies, and you’re ready to start earning.
The average business in America costs $40,000 to start. But NOT as a notary loan signing agent - you can get started with under $1,000.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Pro Tip: Join the LSS Staples Discount Program to save big on your startup supplies.
Unlike traditional businesses, you don’t need a storefront, expensive inventory, or massive marketing budgets. Just a few low-cost supplies, and you’re ready to start earning.
The average business in America costs $40,000 to start. But NOT as a notary loan signing agent - you can get started with under $1,000.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- A dual tray laser printer (for loan document packages)
- A notary stamp
- A notary journal
- Blue ink pens
- E&O Insurance – not required by law, but many companies prefer notaries carry at least $25,000 in coverage - It's relatively affordable at around $15 to $30 per month
Pro Tip: Join the LSS Staples Discount Program to save big on your startup supplies.
Phase II: Get Notary Assignments Sent to Your Phone Automatically
Now that you're set up, let’s talk about how to actually get paid.
First, you’ll simply create a profile in a few databases that hire notaries every single day. That’s it. Once you're in, you can start getting texts and emails for real signing jobs—no sales, no pitching.
First, you’ll simply create a profile in a few databases that hire notaries every single day. That’s it. Once you're in, you can start getting texts and emails for real signing jobs—no sales, no pitching.
Step 5: Register with Notary Signing Agent Hiring Databases and Get Your 1st Job
Let’s start simple.
When you sign up for notary signing agent databases, you can get loan signing jobs sent directly to your phone via text message. No chasing leads, no cold calls — just a notification that a signing is available in your area. All you have to do is click “Accept.”
It’s the fastest and easiest way to get your first few signings — and start building real momentum.
A Notary Signing Agent Database is a centralized platform where your profile is listed for hiring companies to find you. Think of it like a resume on display, 24/7. Signing services use these databases every day to search and assign jobs.
When you sign up for notary signing agent databases, you can get loan signing jobs sent directly to your phone via text message. No chasing leads, no cold calls — just a notification that a signing is available in your area. All you have to do is click “Accept.”
It’s the fastest and easiest way to get your first few signings — and start building real momentum.
A Notary Signing Agent Database is a centralized platform where your profile is listed for hiring companies to find you. Think of it like a resume on display, 24/7. Signing services use these databases every day to search and assign jobs.
But here’s the secret to standing out:
You need to complete your profile fully — with your certifications, photo, service areas, and professional bio. Incomplete profiles often get passed over. And there are certain key words to use to signal that you're an educated and professional notary signing agent.
Start by registering with the 10 major databases most used by signing services to hire notaries every single day:
You need to complete your profile fully — with your certifications, photo, service areas, and professional bio. Incomplete profiles often get passed over. And there are certain key words to use to signal that you're an educated and professional notary signing agent.
Start by registering with the 10 major databases most used by signing services to hire notaries every single day:
- Snapdocs
- SigningOrder
- NotaryDash
- Notary Everyday
- Sign with Jot
- Notary Cafe
- Notary Rotary
- SigningAgent.com (automatically registered when you get the NNA background check)
- BancServ
- Fidelity Approved Notary List (additional requirements needed)
Step 6: Register with Signing Services to Expand Your Reach
There are hundreds of Signing Services that hire notaries every single day.
Here’s what most new notary signing agents don’t realize…
A signing service is not the same as a database. Signing services (Step 6) are companies that get hundreds or even thousands of signing appointments each month from escrow officers, mortgage companies, and title offices — and then use signing agent databases (Step 5) to find notaries to assign the work to.
So while Step 5 gets you listed, Step 6 gets you chosen.
Most notary signing agents, even experienced ones, stop at Step 5. But not Loan Signing System trained signing agents. LSS Students know how to get hired following Steps 6 through 9, starting with Signing Services.
And you can be hired faster if you register directly with the signing services themselves.
That’s the missing link. By signing up and reaching out directly, you:
Want to fast-track this step?
The LSS Training Course & Certification gives you a list of over 200 signing services that hire notaries every day — plus email scripts and phone call templates to help you get noticed and stay top of mind.
Here’s what most new notary signing agents don’t realize…
A signing service is not the same as a database. Signing services (Step 6) are companies that get hundreds or even thousands of signing appointments each month from escrow officers, mortgage companies, and title offices — and then use signing agent databases (Step 5) to find notaries to assign the work to.
So while Step 5 gets you listed, Step 6 gets you chosen.
Most notary signing agents, even experienced ones, stop at Step 5. But not Loan Signing System trained signing agents. LSS Students know how to get hired following Steps 6 through 9, starting with Signing Services.
And you can be hired faster if you register directly with the signing services themselves.
That’s the missing link. By signing up and reaching out directly, you:
- Put yourself on their radar
- Make it easier for them to assign you jobs
- Instantly separate yourself from 90% of other notaries who never follow up
Want to fast-track this step?
The LSS Training Course & Certification gives you a list of over 200 signing services that hire notaries every day — plus email scripts and phone call templates to help you get noticed and stay top of mind.
Bottom Line:
And that’s exactly what you need to grow your signing agent business from side hustle to steady success.
- Notary databases get you found
- Signing services send you the work
- Doing both builds unstoppable momentum
And that’s exactly what you need to grow your signing agent business from side hustle to steady success.
Phase III: Maximizing Your Notary Income
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As your confidence grows, you can move through Steps 6 to 9 to take full control of your income. These steps help you get higher-paying clients, build a presence online, and automate your follow-ups so you’re not chasing work—it’s coming to you.
The more steps you complete, the more money you can make. |
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Step 7: Get Direct Business from Escrow Officers and Real Estate Professionals
Now that you’re listed in databases and connected to signing services, it’s time to take your business to the next level — by getting hired directly by real estate professionals (escrow officers, title officers, realtors, and mortgage professionals).
This is where the real money is made.
When you secure direct business from escrow officers, title companies, or real estate attorneys, you:
Escrow officers are especially powerful contacts because they close more loan agreements than any other real estate professionals — which means more signing jobs for you.
💬 “But how do I get direct business?”
Here’s the good news — it’s easier than you think.
You don’t need to be a natural salesperson or have years of experience. You just need to know:
Loan Signing System™ Training Course and Certification teaches you exactly how to approach these professionals with confidence — and even gives you the proven scripts to make the conversations feel natural and effective.
No guesswork. No cold calling fear. Just a step-by-step method to land direct business — and keep it.
This is where the real money is made.
When you secure direct business from escrow officers, title companies, or real estate attorneys, you:
- Keep 100% of the signing fee
- Have more signing job opportunities
- Gain more predictability and consistency in your income
- Get paid faster (within days of the job versus 30 to 60 days)
Escrow officers are especially powerful contacts because they close more loan agreements than any other real estate professionals — which means more signing jobs for you.
💬 “But how do I get direct business?”
Here’s the good news — it’s easier than you think.
You don’t need to be a natural salesperson or have years of experience. You just need to know:
- Who to talk to
- What to say
- How to follow up professionally
Loan Signing System™ Training Course and Certification teaches you exactly how to approach these professionals with confidence — and even gives you the proven scripts to make the conversations feel natural and effective.
No guesswork. No cold calling fear. Just a step-by-step method to land direct business — and keep it.
The best part about being a loan signing agent is that you only need two to four regular direct clients to build a steady, high-income business. With just a handful of consistent direct clients, you can have a thriving business, minimize your workload, and maximize your income.
Step 8: Create a Google Business Profile to Attract Clients and Build Credibility
If you want clients to find you instead of constantly chasing signing jobs, your next move is clear:
📍 Create and optimize your Google Business Profile (GBP).
Did you know that the search term "notary near me" is searched over 800,000 times every single month online!
When someone searches “notary near me,” your Google Business Profile is what helps you appear in local results — including Google Maps and the “3-pack” at the top of the page. It’s your first impression, and often your biggest opportunity to win business.
Why You Need a Google Business Profile:
Bonus Tip: Launch a Professional Notary Website. A clean, simple notary website acts as your digital storefront. It builds credibility, showcases your credentials, and makes it easier for clients to book you directly.
The more professional you look online, the more people will trust you offline.
Want step-by-step help setting this up — and the tools to keep you ranked at the top?
Try the LSS Notary Marketing Software and Six Figure Blueprint for Free
You’ll get:
📍 Create and optimize your Google Business Profile (GBP).
Did you know that the search term "notary near me" is searched over 800,000 times every single month online!
When someone searches “notary near me,” your Google Business Profile is what helps you appear in local results — including Google Maps and the “3-pack” at the top of the page. It’s your first impression, and often your biggest opportunity to win business.
Why You Need a Google Business Profile:
- Get Found Locally – Show up when clients are actively searching for a notary in your area
- Build Trust Instantly – Show off your 5-star reviews, business info, and service hours
- Attract More Clients – A strong, verified GBP can generate daily leads and repeat business
Bonus Tip: Launch a Professional Notary Website. A clean, simple notary website acts as your digital storefront. It builds credibility, showcases your credentials, and makes it easier for clients to book you directly.
The more professional you look online, the more people will trust you offline.
Want step-by-step help setting this up — and the tools to keep you ranked at the top?
Try the LSS Notary Marketing Software and Six Figure Blueprint for Free
You’ll get:
- A complete Google Business Profile setup + optimization guide
- Tools to schedule automatic posts and gather 5-star reviews
- Templates, training, and software to build your online presence
- A proven system to market your notary business while you sleep
- An included notary optimized website so you can be found online
Step 9: Scale Your Notary Business Using CRM Marketing Software
Now that your foundation is built, it’s time to take your notary business to the next level — by putting key parts of it on autopilot.
Automations are the key to scaling your business and gaining freedom as a notary.
That’s the difference between a busy notary… and a scalable notary business owner.
Why Automation Changes Everything:
The LSS Notary Marketing Software and Six Figure Blueprint gives you every tool you need to streamline, simplify, and scale:
With the right systems in place, you don’t have to hustle harder — just smarter.
Start your FREE 30-day trial now and let your notary business work for you.
Because success shouldn’t depend on doing everything yourself.
Automations are the key to scaling your business and gaining freedom as a notary.
That’s the difference between a busy notary… and a scalable notary business owner.
Why Automation Changes Everything:
- Save Hours Every Week – Let your systems handle daily tasks like follow-ups and lead nurturing
- Stay Consistently Booked – Keep your name in front of clients automatically
- Look Like a Pro – Show up online with the kind of professionalism that builds instant trust
- Grow Without the Burnout – Scale your income while protecting your time and energy
- Make More Money Faster - Automations help you scale so much faster
The LSS Notary Marketing Software and Six Figure Blueprint gives you every tool you need to streamline, simplify, and scale:
- Automatic Booking Calendar – Let clients schedule appointments with you online, 24/7
- Fully Optimized Notary Website – Display your services, credentials, and credibility in a clean, professional layout
- Client Follow-Up Automation – Stay top-of-mind with personalized texts and emails
- Google Business Profile Auto-Posting – Keep showing up in search results with consistent updates
- Step-by-Step Blueprint to Grow Your Notary Business – Know exactly what to do and when to do it
With the right systems in place, you don’t have to hustle harder — just smarter.
Start your FREE 30-day trial now and let your notary business work for you.
Because success shouldn’t depend on doing everything yourself.
Bonus Step: Learn 12 Ways to Make Money as a Notary
One Commission. Multiple Streams of Income. Unlimited Potential.
Being a notary signing agent opens the door to more than just loan signings. The most successful notaries know how to diversify their services — so even if the economy goes up or down, the income can remain consistent. Loan Signing System is the ONLY notary course that teaches you how to become an expert loan signing agent AND 11 additional ways to make money as a notary business owner.
Here are 12 in-demand ways you can make money as a notary:
- Loan Signing Agent - Guide clients through real estate closings and earn $75–$200 per signing appointment. With millions of transactions annually, every deal needs notarizations.
- Remote Online Notarization (RON) - Perform notarizations entirely online from anywhere in your state. As remote work and digital convenience grow, RON is expanding fast.
- Apostille Agent - Certify documents for international use — a high-demand service tied to immigration, overseas business, education, and travel.
- Family Trust & Estate Planning Notarizations - Help clients notarize wills, living trusts, and powers of attorney. With millions planning for end-of-life care, this service is always needed.
- Permit Runner - Get paid to file or retrieve permits for builders and contractors. This time-saving service is a local niche that business owners are happy to outsource.
- Mobile Fingerprinting - Provide on-site fingerprinting for employment, licenses, or background checks — perfect for realtors, childcare providers, and security professionals.
- Field Inspections - Earn money taking photos and filling out reports for banks, lenders, and insurance companies. These assignments are simple, mobile, and in steady demand nationwide.
- Wedding Officiant - In states that allow it, you can perform wedding ceremonies as a notary. With over 2 million weddings a year, it’s a joyful and profitable niche to add.
- Correctional Facility Notarizations - Support incarcerated individuals and their families by notarizing critical legal documents. Jails and prisons often lack internal notaries, creating an opportunity for mobile professionals.
- Advanced Healthcare Notarizations - Notarize medical powers of attorney and advanced directives in hospitals, hospices, and care centers — a growing need in aging communities.
- Process Serving - Deliver legal documents such as summonses and subpoenas. With millions of civil cases filed each year, attorneys are always looking for dependable servers.
- I-9 Form Verifications - Complete in-person identity verification for remote employees using the I-9 form. As remote hiring expands, businesses rely on mobile notaries to meet compliance standards.
These services can be added to your Google Business Profile and automated with the LSS Notary Success CRM to bring clients straight to you.
The Loan Signing System Training Course includes access to Complete Notary Mentorship, where you'll learn all 12 proven ways to make money as a notary — so you can diversify your income and grow your business with confidence!
Download the PDF Guide - How to Become a Successful Notary Signing Agent
Download this FREE resource with all 9 Steps detailed out and check each box to help guide you through your journey to becoming a successful notary signing agent! This PDF includes the list of resources to get started and all databases to register to get signing jobs automatically!
Become a Certified Notary Loan Signing Agent With LSS
If you're ready to get started building a successful notary loan signing agent business, set yourself up for success with Loan Signing System's Training Course and Certification.
The LSS Training Course is America's top notary signing agent training course. You'll learn how to build a loan signing agent business from start to finish, including:
Plus, you'll get to join the largest community of notary public business owners to network, support, and grow together. With our 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee, you can only win.
Get your LSS Training Course to start your journey as a profitable notary loan signing agent.
The LSS Training Course is America's top notary signing agent training course. You'll learn how to build a loan signing agent business from start to finish, including:
- Getting your notary commission.
- Mastering the loan documents.
- Landing your first loan signing job.
- Building a steady stream of direct business from escrow officers and real estate professionals.
Plus, you'll get to join the largest community of notary public business owners to network, support, and grow together. With our 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee, you can only win.
Get your LSS Training Course to start your journey as a profitable notary loan signing agent.
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Is Becoming a Notary Loan Signing Agent Right for You?
Loan Signing System has helped thousands of people across the United States earn more money working for themselves on their own schedule. However, learning to become a notary public loan signing agent may not be for everyone.
Find out if becoming a notary loan signing agent and learning from Loan Signing System is for you:
Find out if becoming a notary loan signing agent and learning from Loan Signing System is for you:
