I have over 80 signings under my belt as a part-time notary. I almost always counter if the fees are unrealistically low. I am in an area with fewer notaries, but would not drive 2 hours round trip for a signing. The most I drive, and I am in a rural area, is 75 miles round trip and I get from $125-$200, depending on scanbacks. There is no point having a business where you don’t make a profit. After you get a few learning signings, maybe under 5 or 6, you need to start countering. It is insulting how little many services are offering.
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