I am in San Diego County.
Wowā¦ somehow that just does not sound rightā¦ that is way too low.
I agree. I really think $85 was too low for a signing in less than 2 hours. Not upset they didnāt call back. But disappointed with some of these SS. As a new notary I prefer giving them a cut since that works out better for me being part time, but at least be fair. SS can make money off of multiple notaries even at the sane time, but notaries can only be in one place at a time so it makes sense that we get the bigger cut. IMHO
They pay pretty good according to this: 
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I was told they base the fee on what others in the area are taking. He first asked what my fee was, then told me what they pay. Why even askā¦
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I recall about 10 years ago - maybe 12 - I was working w/ SL - in fact I was on one of the closings when they called to schedule me for another - my fee at that time was $125-$150 depending on location; the person calling told me I needed to lower my fee to $70-something dollars - told them that was untenable and no, I was not going to do it - she told me if I did not I wouldnāt get any calls - well, their calls were few and far between as it was for me and I told her thatā¦āyou hardly ever call me anyway, so my fee for that is minimum $125ā -
My point is - theyāve been pulling that same line for over 10 years. Figure your costs, create a solid business plan, set your fees based on all factors considered and STICK TO IT.
BTW - not sure you can do this here because theyāve redone this forum a couple times; but go to Notary Rotary, do a search for Message #1, or any messages dated back around 2006-2007-2008 - you will find all the same complaints still being voiced today about all the companies - slow pay/no pay/low payā¦ Itās amazing how time has passed but nothing has changed.
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Yep, agreed!..ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦
Percent Accurate 
That $125 to $175 is post-negotiation, or āpost me stating my rateā, after they have called me. Basically, as with any signing service, ServiceLink/Exos is willing to pay if and when they really need a signing done. However, they can get someone for $75 or $85, they will.
Per recent RON discussions it is worth noting that they pay $85 for a RON refi signing. Imo, that is reasonable, Itās also higher than some other signing servicesā RON fees, as well as being a much better deal than $85 for a mobile signing.
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I am a fan of negotiation:) People paid a lot of money to learn the art of negotiation! To name a few, wall street brokers, mortgage brokers, realtors, lawyers, sales team, banks, corporate executives, sports, anything in life really. If you are a smart person you negotiate. Being submissive will not lead to success. There is no loyalty in any business. Go for it. Negotiate. Value you time and your expertise.
Although some idiots will demonize anyone who tell others to negotiate(asking for fee increase). Just sayinā¦.
Yea, they tend to add whatever price they say is trending in your area, but I have noticed that Iām getting offers at my exact rate from them. Iām sure you will hear from them again especially if they really need you. I am on auto assign and today they actually emailed to requesting if I was available for a signing.
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Yup same here I got my price and they keep me busy
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Yes??? ā¦ā¦:No???..ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦
Actually, there is no need to answer if youāre not comfortable with the question since Iāve asked three times, privately and publicly. I am quite sure that you are not the same Notary whose family asked me once upon a go about what he should tell his son to charge for his signing because he was not getting what he should. I recalled telling him to tell the son who was also a mortgage loan officer and a realtor to charge at least $150. I am sure it wasnāt your family who asked me for help in deciding what fee to charge because you seem to demonize notaries who mention anything about negotiating for fee increase:). You are a saint:)
Gatorgreg81, where are you located? Iām in Northern VA, and Service Link tells me they pay $66 for a refinance. I did one of them, and on Friday I got another order at $66. It was 236 pages and in a trust. They sent me the documents 2 hours before the signing. I had to give it back. When they sent the order, it didnāt say it was 236 pages. Donāt think Iāll be working for them.
bluesky8549 where are you located? Doesnāt the pay have everything to do with where you are?
palinotary90272 where are you located? I really think we should all be posting at least the state weāre in because it has a lot to do with where youāre located.
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Why doesnāt anyone say where theyāre located? All this discussion about high/low fees isnāt relevant unless you disclose the area youāre working in.
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They told me itās because there are so many notaries in my area. Iām in Northern VA.
It would really be helpful if people said where they are so we understand why some are getting $200 a signing.
Madera, California (Central Valley) and last time I checked there are a lot of notaries here) but I have been with SL for a long time time