I am new to the notary signing service side of things. I have been in the mortgage industry as a closer and funder for 25 years and decided to go this route and was wondering how long it took to get your first signing job. I have registered with many signing services to get established but have yet to be selected for a signing job. Getting discouraged and starting to wonder if anyone is going to give me a chance.
Unfortunately there’s too many riders on the Bus. Well trained Loan Signing Notaries are as thick as thieves in most cities. Consider offering services in more rural zip codes. You may be forced to travel to create a niche.
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I live in a rural area, I started in 2021 and in the era of COVID shutdown I worked immediately. So many area agents were not going anywhere at that time.
@michele7 Hmmm . . . for the MAJORITY of those operating within this business sector that launched their business many years ago (or more recently than that) they understand that it’s like ANY business you launch . . .
It’s going to take some time to gather a following & locate regular clients.
Of course, occasionally there are exceptions to that as we are all cognizant; however, it’s VERY rare . . . that is, unless you know someone in the business or can funnel contacts from a Professional Signing Agent [PSA] who has Signing Order [SO] overflow (also very rare).
For your own Research, to check your specific region for Notary Public/PSA saturation, follow this Notary Cafe thread:
Also, this Notary Cafe thread is helpful & insightful:
The Bottom Line
Many who have bought the ‘sales pitch’ that this business sector has a fast track to an easy $100K/year income QUICKLY discover that there is little truth to that pitch, except within a few isolated pockets across the US.
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I figured it was going to take some time to get established, just didn’t think I would not get any jobs when I have received texts about a signing and I say I am available and do not get selected.
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We probably get about 10 seconds to respond and receive an order. Or less.
I don’t respond anymore. I do if they call me direct.
It is important to acknowledge that every notary’s journey is unique, and the timeframe for securing that first official assignment can vary drastically based on your specific location and market saturation. However, the reality of the current landscape is that most title companies and signing services have shifted toward automated notification systems, relying heavily on rapid-fire text messages and email blasts to fill orders. In this high-speed environment, the signing agent who responds the fastest—often within mere seconds—is the one who typically secures the job. If you are waiting exclusively for a personal, direct phone call, you may find your results to be quite discouraging, as speed and automated responsiveness are almost always the deciding factors in today’s competitive market. Adapting to these digital notification systems is often the necessary hurdle to clearing that first milestone.