# Lack of leads **URL:** \ **Category:** Beginner's Questions\ **Created:** [January 30, 2025, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/lack-of-leads/49992 "2025-01-30T03:10:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![uchosemorellc](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/uchosemorellc/32/33212_2.png) [@uchosemorellc](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/uchosemorellc)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2025, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/lack-of-leads/49992/1 "2025-01-30T03:10:30Z")
I’ve been a notary for well over a year and now I’m a NSA and although I’ve acquired all the tools to complete the work, I have not been able to receive any signings. Any help will be appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![Carmen\_Lane](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/carmen_lane/32/33378_2.png) [@Carmen\_Lane](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/Carmen_Lane)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2025, 8:52am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/lack-of-leads/49992/2 "2025-01-30T08:52:27Z")
The only thing on your [SigningAgent.com](http://SigningAgent.com) profie that I could see potential hiring companies hesitate about might be insufficient E&O insurance. $100k Signing Agent E&O is the threshold for most. ---
**Author:** ![earl226](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/earl226/32/35091_2.png) [@earl226](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/earl226)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2025, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/lack-of-leads/49992/3 "2025-01-30T12:34:13Z")
Sign up to about 100 signing services. And sign up on snapdocs and signingorder,Notary Go hope this helps and you dont need 100k e&o to get signings. ---
**Author:** ![cNsa5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/cnsa5/32/33381_2.png) [@cNsa5](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cNsa5)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2025, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/lack-of-leads/49992/4 "2025-01-30T12:52:57Z")
@uchosemorellc Hmmm . . . **Great question!** 🎉 I will add that this is a **very, very common query** posed on this and many other notary/professional signing agent [PSA] forums. There is immediately available information found within the **Notary Cafe** database on this topic that you can find via a database **Search.** This information is a GOLDMINE! Most members express that they find it _ **difficult/NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE to locate** _ the **Search** Function in order to access the wealth of information available within the database. To be helpful, I’ve inserted an image for you & others [_see below_] to help members locate it to unlock the wisdom & knowledge of other members on the forums. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/notarycafe/original/3X/8/b/8b13c4e27b4ce1d0d48056136b8270b936c3837c.png) In the meantime, _ **I’m referring you to several threads** _ that you’ll find particularly insightful & helpful (see below). There is **much to read & benefit from** within these threads: > [@white\_check\_mark Not Receiving Signing Orders & Wondering How to Check the SATURATION in Your Region?](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/not-receiving-signing-orders-wondering-how-to-check-the-saturation-in-your-region/42885): > > Success (or the lack thereof) is HIGHLY dependent upon the location/region of the US for your home base. It’s a really GOOD idea to Research the “Find a Notary” segment of this website for the existent saturation in one’s current region. Here’s an image of that component of the Notary Cafe navigation ribbon: Remember to access the EXPAND section for defining additional details: The results from this Research you perform will be of great assistance in your business decisio… > [@star IMPORTANT: A Seven-Step Guide to help you Achieve Success =\> Insights regarding whether to start a business (or not . . .) or to CONTINUE (or not . . .)](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/important-a-seven-step-guide-to-help-you-achieve-success-insights-regarding-whether-to-start-a-business-or-not-or-to-continue-or-not/37278): > > If you’re seeking the unadulterated truth, then please read further. If, on the other hand, you’re seeking sugar-coated, misleading, & prevaricating statements, then by all means, please SKIP this Thread . . . ====== STEP 1: There’s a paradigm shift that needs to occur when one charts their course to become a Business Owner by moving away from being an employee. This endeavor is a MARATHON (not a sprint). FIRST & FOREMOST ===\>\>\> Create a solid Business Plan. This will include performing Rese… chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf) > [@Finally..a reality check as to how much a notary earns](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/finally-a-reality-check-as-to-how-much-a-notary-earns/22434): > > The NNA has completed a survey of income. Here’s the link: [How much can I earn as a mobile Notary or Signing Agent? | NNA](https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2021/06/how-much-can-i-earn-as-mobile-notary-or-signing-agent?utm_campaign=bulletin20210614&utm_medium=email&utm_source=nnabulletin&utm_content=BodyTitleMobileNotaryIncome&content_type=4&position=2&NNAID=153336141) > **[How much can I earn as a mobile Notary or Signing Agent?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2021/06/how-much-can-i-earn-as-mobile-notary-or-signing-agent?utm_campaign=bulletin20210614&utm_medium=email&utm_source=nnabulletin&utm_content=BodyTitleMobileNotaryIncome&content_type=4&position=2&NNAID=153336141)** > > Want to know how much mobile Notaries and Signing Agents can earn in today’s industry? Here’s what we learned from surveys and interviews of Notaries nationwide. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf) **ABOUT THEFT OF SERVICES/AKA NON-PAYMENT:** > [@Notaries Will Travel](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/notaries-will-travel/1959/20): > > Notary Public “Theft of Services” complaint guidelines If it says, “California only” please look up your State agencies. Even if you are out-of-state but hiring parties are in California, I would suggest you also send to California agencies listed below. Call Email Send “Payment Demand letter” “ Register letter with return receipt “find at Post Office First create a track record of trying to collect funds due, to resolve nonpayment issue. Send email, letters, and CC everyone concerned Le… ====== _ **Accessing the database to locate information about potential clients has saved many of us an inordinate amount of time ‘chasing’ payments for Services professionally provided to potential non-payers . . .** _ 👑 🦢 ---
**Author:** ![yolicue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/yolicue/32/33913_2.png) [@yolicue](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/yolicue)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2025, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/lack-of-leads/49992/5 "2025-01-30T15:38:38Z")
This enterprise is not a matter of getting your notary commission, buying all office supplies and equipment and then sitting back and waiting for the phone calls or the text alerts to come in. You must market, market, market and when you’re tired of that, market some more. Make it a part of your daily routine. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![christian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b2d939/32.png) [@christian](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/christian)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/lack-of-leads/49992/6 "2025-01-30T16:30:22Z")
Very, Very True. Everyone who wants to make this a business should treat it as such. ---
**Author:** ![earl226](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/earl226/32/35091_2.png) [@earl226](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/earl226)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/lack-of-leads/49992/7 "2025-01-31T14:11:48Z")
Very good post about getting business. ---
**Author:** ![NC\_Mike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/nc_mike/32/54_2.png) [@NC\_Mike](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/NC_Mike)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2025, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/lack-of-leads/49992/8 "2025-05-01T14:12:16Z")
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