Posted by Natalie Durkin on 10/20/12 2:52pm
Msg #439382

New Notary ???

I live in a small town in Kansas and have just become a notary and also signed up on this board. HOw long does it usally take before getting your first signing thru this website from a company. I have to say Im a little nervous. I want to do this mobile notary as a part time business. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks for your time

Reply by 1Notary1 on 10/20/12 3:13pm
Msg #439386

If you just sit and wait for work to come to you, you'l starve (figure of speech). You have to seek work. Also, be sure to take some good lessons if you don't have a background in the field.

Reply by NVLSlady/VA on 10/20/12 3:24pm
Msg #439388

"Seek Work"

Very good advice. Be proactive.

My SA work doesn't come from the site. I gather info about the companies I wish to work for and contact them. Do some marketing every day. Seek out expert advice (you'll find plenty here). Ask questions (but don't forget to do your research FIRST; use Orange Search button to help).

Reply by Mary_in_VA on 10/20/12 3:23pm
Msg #439387

Batter up! I'll take this pitch!

Read as much of this board as often as you can: it is a wealth of information. In particular, I recommend that you read the following messages immediately: the first and most importanat is probably #33325 and all its add ons; also #422437,#433395, #437528, and #437977. (I'm sure I've missed some: NotRotters, please feel free to add to this list.)

Please always, always, always use the orange search button to look up an answer to a question first, before posting it. People on this board are very happy to help, but we do get tired of being asked the same questions all of the time.

Good luck! And I do mean this sincerely: keep your day job!

Reply by Mary_in_VA on 10/20/12 3:26pm
Msg #439389

Sorry. I do know how to spell "important". Just a typo. n/m

Reply by NVLSlady/VA on 10/20/12 3:27pm
Msg #439390

Keep Your Day Job!

Mary, I was trying not to go there, but that's so TRUE.

Least we don't have to worry about violating a clause in ASN's Code of Ethics: To not use the office of notary public as a means of FINANCIAL GAIN, for myself or others, in any other business or profession . . .
I guess NSAs didn't exist 30 years ago (when I was 9, ha he ha)

Reply by Notary - Premier on 10/20/12 3:31pm
Msg #439393

Natalie

I sent you a PM.

Reply by Lee/AR on 10/20/12 3:40pm
Msg #439394

Google is your friend for finding companies. However, there is a list right here--4th tab--check it out and then google away... 3 Star rating minimum or you most likely will be losing money, not making it. Everyone else had good advice. How much competition in your area? Do you know what it costs (time/money) you to drive from your town to--anywhere else that you'd be willing to go. If not, get busy...that info needs to be at your fingertips when the 'first call' comes in! Do not ever take a signing that doesn't make you a profit...ever. Nor think that undercutting fees will do anyone (least of all, you) any good...just sets the 'new low to beat'. Think about ALL your expenses and add enough to cover them plus a healthy profit. Don't be afraid to just say no if they can't meet what you want--they'll call again.

Reply by HisHughness on 10/20/12 4:22pm
Msg #439402

Am I reading this right?

Or am I reading too much into it? You were just commissioned as a notary public, and you wish to do real estate signings? Have you taken any training courses at all? Are they Quick Claim Deeds to you? Do you know what an RTC is? Do you know where to look to tell a borrower how much his monthly payment will be, with impound?

If you don't know the answer to those questions, you should reconsider your game plan.

Reply by NVLSlady/VA on 10/20/12 5:07pm
Msg #439406

Re: Am I reading this right?

Mr. Hugh makes much sense. I was commissioned 2 full years before I did anything notary-related. I didn't know where to begin!! And I knew quite a bit already about the lending biz, lingo, docs,etc. and had purchased 2 homes . . .

Until I found a veteran notary in Virginia to train me on the basics/essentials, I wasn't willing to risk failure and the sabotage of a new career due to ignorance. Was I nervous my very 1st signing? YOU BET! Do I still get nervous after a year? YEP!

I imagine it will keep me humble (: And so will doing a few "charity" cases from time to time (I know, the veterans just choked down their dinner). That shouldn't be the norm, mind you. We have to eat, too.

p.s. Newbies, get yourself a good mortgage glossary (plenty online) and carry it with you

Reply by Buddy Young on 10/20/12 6:43pm
Msg #439412

I don't think you should do a signing until you become familiar with loan docs. If you don't, I garantee that your first signing will be a disaster.

Reply by Natalie Durkin on 10/20/12 7:03pm
Msg #439416

Thanks everybody for all the good information I do appreciate it, I will for sure do more research on this site.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/20/12 7:06pm
Msg #439417

Benefit of the doubt here..

She did say " I want to do this mobile notary as a part time business"...and she just asked about getting a "first signing" - no mention of doing loan signings...

We all really need to stop assuming that every notary that comes on here is looking to do loan signings...it's not necessarily true.

Maybe we need more info Natalie - what is your background?; what kind of work do you do full time? Exactly what are you looking to do with your commission?

JMO

Reply by Natalie Durkin on 10/21/12 8:46pm
Msg #439592

Re: Benefit of the doubt here..

Linda, thanks I do want to do this as a part time job, I'm not too sure I want to do loan signings due to not having enough experience as of this date. I work in a school district during the school year. andoff work during the summer I am hoping to maybe have enough income from doing the notary since I will not be receiving a pay check during the summer months. I am wanting to start out with small things to notarize and maybe work my way up. Hope this has helped out

Reply by cindyb on 11/12/12 10:20am
Msg #443077

Re: Benefit of the doubt here..

In that case check with your county information number to see if there is a location for Notary Publics. Normally there is a room where you can sit and notarize documents. I recommend you go there to watch the other notaries until you feel you cn do the same.

Normally there are only so many chairs. When someone gets up you can take their place and notarize away. You get paid by the principle the normal rate for your state.