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What is an Attorney State versus Escrow State? Can a Notary Loan Signing Agent Be Successful in an Attorney State?

4/21/2025

 
By Mark Wills - NNA Influencer of the Year and ​Loan Signing System Signing Agent Certification Educator

Table of Contents:

Definition of an Escrow State
Definition of an Attorney State
Are Notary Signing Agents Used in Escrow States?
Are Notary Signing Agents Used in Attorney States?
"Out of State" Loan Signings
"Attorney-Present" Attorney States
Not All Attorney States Are the Same
Are You In An Attorney State or Escrow State?
Conclusion
Next Steps

I'm often asked, “What is the difference between an escrow state and an attorney state as it relates to notary loan signing agents?”

As a mentor to over 10,000 notary public business owners in every state across the United States, I have seen signing agents build successful businesses in both escrow states and attorney states.

The most common questions I hear are:
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  • What's the difference an escrow state and an attorney state?
  • Is it possible to be successful in an escrow state?
  • Is it possible to be a successful notary signing agent in an attorney state?
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But before I can answer any of those questions, let’s first define the difference between an escrow state and attorney state (also known as a 'no-escrow' state). 

 

Definition of an Escrow State

Put simply, in an escrow state (sometimes known as a non-attorney state), an escrow company directs the closing of a real estate transaction. Whether it be between a buyer and seller or a lender and borrower, the escrow company is the neutral third party playing quarterback to the transaction.
One of the many duties of the escrow company in a real estate transaction is choosing where to outsource various components of the closing process — including selecting and hiring the notary public loan signing agent that performs the loan document signing appointment.

 

Definition of an Attorney State

In an attorney state, an attorney takes the place of the escrow company. It is an attorney who facilitates the closing process and either acts as the third neutral party or represents the buyer or seller. However, the main difference between the attorney and the escrow company is that a large portion of the closing process is handled in-house.

So what does that mean for notary loan signing agents?...

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How Much Does a Notary Public Make?

4/20/2025

 
By Mark Wills - Course Instructor of Loan Signing System

Being a loan signing agent is an incredibly lucrative part-time side hustle or full-time job. How much you make as a notary is dependent on several factors, such as how many loan signings you get each month. Watch our video below and read on to learn exactly how much notary signing agents make per month!


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How to Get More Notary Loan Signing Jobs Directly From Escrow Officers and Make More Money as a Signing Agent

4/11/2025

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By Mark Wills - Course Instructor of the Loan Signing System, Forbes Real Estate Council Member, and Best Selling Author

​Would You Like to Get More Notary Loan Signings Directly from Escrow Officers?

In this video, I interview top escrow officers at the 2025 Loan Signing System Conference who hire thousands of notaries across the country. They reveal their secrets about what they look for when hiring notary loan signing agents.
In this video, you’ll learn:
  • The #1 trait escrow officers look for when hiring a notary signing agent
  • ​A common mistake notary signing agents make that can cost them repeat business
  • ​How to become the go-to notary for any escrow office​
 This is just a few tips from a full 60-minute session available inside the Loan Signing System course. ​
​To watch the full interview and learn how to get a steady stream of the highest paying loan signings directly from escrow officers, click on the button below and get my Six Figure Loan Signing Agent Monthly Mentorship and Business Coaching today!

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Loan Signing Agent Market Trends: Is Now the Right Time to Invest in Your Business?

4/2/2025

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​By Mark Wills - Course Instructor of Loan Signing System, Forbes Real Estate Council Member, and Best Selling Author
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​Being a loan signing agent is a rewarding job that gives you freedom in a flexible schedule and satisfying challenges as you market your services. However, you may be wondering if now is the right time to invest in your business.
​The market for notaries or loan signing agents is seeing significant growth thanks to a robust real estate sector increasing the demand for mortgage services. Fluctuating interest rates and rising home sales are opening up opportunities for individuals wanting to pivot into this industry. With the right training and a strong marketing strategy, the potential for steady income and business growth makes a loan signing agency a promising venture. Learn more about how to become a loan signing agent in the current economy.
​An Overview of the Loan Signing Agent Industry

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What Notary Supplies Do You Need as a Loan Signing Agent?

4/2/2025

 
By Mark Wills - Course Instructor of Loan Signing System, NNA Influencer of the Year, and Best Selling Author

​I’m frequently asked, “what are the exact notary supplies you need to be a notary public loan signing agent and where can I get them?”

If you're just starting out your notary loan signing agent career, or just interested in what it takes to get started, understanding your start-up costs is important.
In this article, I’m going to share with you the exact notary supplies you need to start your notary public signing agent business....

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