Posted by Ronald Philbrick on 1/8/05 7:43pm
Msg #15892

Certified Notary

Has anyone noticed any difference in their workload after becomming a NNA Certified Notary?

Reply by td on 1/8/05 9:36pm
Msg #15907

Yes! I've been very busy! Once your registered through Signingagent.com, you get lots of calls!

Reply by PAW Notary Services on 1/8/05 9:41pm
Msg #15909

Don't count on it. In the two years that I was registered, I never was told by anyone that they "found me on SigningAgent.com". Those that have "found" me, find me through NotaryRotary or 123Notary. But, 98% of my work comes from contacts that I established.

Reply by Toots on 1/8/05 10:15pm
Msg #15913

The NNA, evidently, is in the business of selling memberships to signing agents. We, as signing agents, do not gain additional exposure, whatsoever (at least this is what I see). So they have an extensive list of companies looking for signing agents....but we have to do all the work to solicit business from those companies, they don't come looking for us through the NNA

Reply by Ronald Philbrick on 1/9/05 8:55pm
Msg #16034

But my question is: does anyone get or has anyone got MORE business once they are certified. I am already a memebr here no Notary Rotary but I have not taken their $159 certification course. I want to know the difference between companies calling with and without CERTIFICATION.

Reply by Jolene Lien on 1/10/05 7:58am
Msg #16056

I was only listed on Signingagent.com since I've been a notary signing agent. (obviously I was certified to get listed). I got enough business to quit my other job and go full-time. The only difference is the National Notary Association has a suggested minimum fee setting for non-certified to charge $50 as a base fee, and $65 for certified. My base fee is $75. As far as companies are concerned, you would have to ask them.

I have only been listed with Notary Rotary for a few days. Have you gotten much business from them?

Reply by Laura on 1/10/05 9:03am
Msg #16062

In 5 years I never had anyone say that they picked me because I was certified! I did not renew my certifacation when it expired 3 years ago. No difference at all! It is just a way to get some of your money. If someone is new and needs to learn things the course might not be a bad idea. The Notary handbook has tons of info in it. Being listed will get you calls. And marketing yourself to the companies will get you some business.