Becoming a Notary Public can be a very lucrative side gig. However, becoming a Certified Notary Signing Agent is a great way to boost your income potential and take your notary career to the next level. In fact, many notaries turn their side hustle to a full blown career and/ or business after becoming a Signing Agent.
While there are no state mandated requirements in regard to becoming a Signing Agent, most companies require Notaries to go through additional background screening and obtain certification through the National Notary Association (NNA) before contracting with them. The NNA currently offers three different certification packages.
The packages range from $70 – $259, prices may vary based on your state. Choose the option the best fits your needs, all packages include the certification exam and background screening. Once you purchase your package you’ll be prompted to take a 45 question exam, a minimum score of 80 is required to pass. Unlimited exam attempts are allowed. You’ll also receive an email within 48-72 hours to initiate your background check.
So you’re certified now!
Congrats, now that you’ve passed your certification exam and background screening you’re officially a Certified Loan Signing Agent. To become more familiar with the loan signing process and mortgage documents I recommend seeking out a mentor and/ or completing a loan signing training course. Some well known courses are Sign & Thrive, Notary 2 Pro and the Loan Signing System. You’ll also need to obtain E&O insurance which we’ll discuss in detail in our next blog, “I’m a Notary Now What”.
So to recap, the steps to becoming a Certified Loan Signing Agent are:
- Become a Notary Public in your state
- Pass the NNA loan signing exam and background screening
- Obtain Errors & Omissions insurance
- Complete a training course
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