Notary Docket

Business Growth

Building Your Notary Business

From commission to customers — pricing, marketing, and growing your notary income.

Setting Your Fees

State law sets maximum fees for notarial acts. But your travel fee is usually not regulated — this is where mobile notaries make their money.

Typical pricing structure:

  • Notarial act: $5–$15 per signature (state maximum)
  • Travel fee: $25–$75 (based on distance)
  • After-hours/urgent: additional surcharge
  • Loan signings: $75–$200 per package

Getting Customers

  1. Google Business Profile — set up a free listing with your service area
  2. Directories — get listed on vetted directories (that’s why you’re here)
  3. Title companies and escrow offices — introduce yourself, leave cards
  4. Signing services — register with platforms that assign loan signings
  5. Your website — a professional site with booking makes you findable

Loan Signing Agents

Loan signing agents are notaries who specialize in real estate mortgage packages. It’s the highest-paying segment of the notary business.

To become a loan signing agent you typically need:

  • An active notary commission
  • A background screening
  • Training and certification (NNA, LSS, or similar)
  • Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance

Growing with the Platform

This platform gives you three tools as a Pro member:

  • A directory listing that ranks
  • A website with booking
  • Courses and certification badges

Create a free accountto track your progress.