What a loan signing agent does
A loan signing agent is a notary who handles a borrower's loan documents. Yes, a notary can work as one. Certification requirements vary, see the National Notary Association signing agent page .
How fees work
Fees are agreed with the signing company or title agent, while the notarial fee itself is capped by state law. Pay rates vary and we make no income claims.
Per-signing fee set by the hiring company
The company sets this and rates vary .
Travel fee
Travel is separate from the notarial fee. Ask your state office how it may be charged .
Statutory notary fee
This is capped by state law. See the fee lookup, including the California Notary Public Handbook for California.
What to track per signing
Track the fee, travel fee and miles on every signing, plus the journal entry. See the fee and mileage log.
Getting work
Work usually comes through signing companies and title agents, and you can find them through the NNA signing agent page above .
Certification and training
Requirements vary by company and lender. Check the NNA page above and your hiring company .
Supplies
You need your journal and seal at minimum, per your state's rules. See whether you need a journal .
Ready to keep your entries in one place? Get the iOS app for Notary Journal, a notary journal and fee and mileage log for iPhone.
Not legal advice. Check your state's notary handbook or commissioning office before you rely on any summary here.