Posted by Notary/VA on 5/6/09 1:23pm
Msg #287485

Getting Started

I am a certifed notary signing agent in VA since August, 2008. I have completed several signings for a company called Notary Assurance but it didn't come through NR. How can I start getting assignments through NR. I would like to do about four signing a day. Am I being realistic in VA?

Reply by MW/VA on 5/6/09 1:31pm
Msg #287488

Try message 33325 for starters. I also sent you a p/m.

Reply by CopperheadVA on 5/6/09 1:37pm
Msg #287490

<< Am I being realistic in VA? >>

In a word... no, that's not realistic. I've been doing this since 2005 here in VA - during 2007 and 2008 there was hardly any business and I would have been LUCKY to get 4 per WEEK. It's been busier in 2009 since rates came down a few months ago but there is no way you will be able to get 4 per day (which = 80 per month) unless of course you have some special "in" with someone at a very busy title company. Just starting out, you will do well to get 10 total per month.

I would love to have 4 per day myself... not there yet!

If you want assignments through Notary Rotary, all you have to do is create a profile for yourself. You must have already done that since you posted on the forum. Paying for a listing will get you higher on the list and you will get called before someone who is lower on the list.

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 5/6/09 2:31pm
Msg #287496

Someone just starting out would be really lucky to get 4 a month, if you ask me. Obviously, that would depend on the saturation of notaries and how they marketed. But just popping up a profile on NotRot isn't going to make the phone ring on its' own.

But then... I'm thinking from a CA perspective, not VA.

Reply by Sandra Clark on 5/6/09 2:57pm
Msg #287501

Your perception is right on. That area of Va is full of notaries. New notaries anywhere will have a tough time in todays market Too many experienced ones out beating the streets trying to drum up new business. That being said, good luck to all.

Reply by A-1 Signing Agents, LLC on 5/6/09 4:16pm
Msg #287526

Best of luck. I do get calls. Not from the right people though. That is one of the many reasons i'm so thankful for NR. I got to SC and I end up calling back to decline. They get so offended. The people that post are all liars. Go figure.

Reply by Todd/OH on 5/6/09 5:31pm
Msg #287561

Try looking at Msg #287503. That's a seasoned veteran giving it up.

I would also like to do four signings a day - who wouldn't? Try four signings a month. I hate to say it but you'll get the "tough ones" (lot's a work, low fee) until you prove yourself. Also, get ready to wait weeks to get paid. There are lots of companies more than happy to send you work but have a lazy pen.