Notary Signing Agent Jobs: Where to Find Work and How Much It Pays

Published January 20, 2023 · Updated May 26, 2026

Signing agent jobs are assignments where you meet borrowers and walk them through their loan document packages. Most signing agents work as independent contractors, choosing which assignments to accept and setting their own hours. Here is where to find work and what to expect.

Where signing agent jobs come from

Signing services

Signing services are middlemen. A title company or lender sends them a closing, they find a notary in the area, and they send you the assignment. They take a cut, so the pay is lower than working direct, but they are the easiest way to get started and build experience.

Major signing services:

• Snapdocs is the largest platform. Create a profile and you will receive notifications when closings in your area need a notary.
• Amrock: Quicken Loans / Rocket Mortgage’s in-house signing service.
• Fidelity National is one of the biggest title companies and uses both in-house and contract signing agents.
• Xome: another large signing service platform.
• Bancserv operates as a national signing service.
• Signature Closers has a mobile app for managing assignments on the go.

Signing agent directories

Directories list your profile so title companies and signing services can find you. Unlike signing services, directories do not take a cut of your fee. You pay a listing fee instead:

• SigningAgent.com (run by the NNA): Title companies search it by zip code.
• 123Notary is one of the oldest directories. Paid listings get more visibility.
• Notary Rotary: another directory option.

Direct from title companies

Once you have experience (50+ signings), contact local title and escrow companies directly. Direct assignments pay the most ($150 to $200+) because there is no middleman. See our guide to finding title companies looking for signing agents.

Signing Agent Pay Rates

Pay depends on who the assignment comes from:

• Signing services: $75 to $125 per appointment
• Direct from title companies: $150 to $200+ per appointment
• Loan modifications and reverse mortgages: $125 to $175 (shorter packages)
• Remote online notarization (RON): $50 to $100 (no travel, but more competition)

Most signings take 45 minutes to 2 hours including travel time. Full-time agents doing 10 to 15 signings per week earn $50,000 to $100,000+ per year. See the full breakdown in our notary salary guide.

What title companies look for

• A current notary commission
• Proof of signing agent training
• A current background check (usually within the past 12 months)
• E&O insurance ($25,000 minimum)
• A dual-tray laser printer
• Reliable transportation and a professional appearance

Getting Your First Assignments

Your first week on Snapdocs or another platform will be quiet. Your profile has no reviews and no history. Here is how to get moving.

Accept everything at first. Take the $60 refinance signing at 7pm on a Friday. Take the signing 30 miles away. Your goal right now is volume and reviews, not income. After 10 to 15 completed assignments with no issues, your profile starts showing up higher in search results.

Return documents the same day. Drop them at FedEx before the cutoff. Title companies track your scan-back and ship times, and agents who ship same day get more assignments.

• After each smooth closing, ask the signing service coordinator to leave a review on your profile. A profile with 10 five-star reviews gets snapped up faster than one with none.
• Be available evenings and weekends. Most borrowers work during the day, so the agents who are available when borrowers are available get more jobs.

A Realistic First Month

A new signing agent in a mid-size market (say, a city of 200,000 to 500,000 people) can expect the following.

Weeks 1 and 2, expect 1 to 3 assignments at $60 to $85 each. You are building your profile and learning the documents. By weeks 3 and 4, that should climb to 3 to 5 assignments at $75 to $100 each as your profile shows up in more searches.

Your first month total: $300 to $600 in gross income, minus expenses (paper, ink, gas, mileage). Not life-changing, but you are building the foundation.

By month three to six, agents who have been reliable and responsive are typically doing 8 to 12 signings per week at $100 to $150 each. That is $3,200 to $7,200 per month gross. The ramp-up is real. Most people who quit do so in the first month because the pay is low. The ones who push through get rewarded.

Signing Service vs. Direct: The Pay Difference

Here is why experienced agents eventually go direct.

On a signing service assignment, the title company pays the signing service $200. The signing service offers it to you for $100. You drive 30 minutes each way, spend 90 minutes at the table, and net $100 minus gas and supplies.

On a direct assignment, that same title company calls you and pays you $175. Same signing, same drive, $75 more in your pocket.

Direct relationships take time to build. Start with signing services, do good work, and after a few months start reaching out to the escrow officers you have been working with. Let them know you are available for direct assignments. One strong relationship with a busy escrow officer can fill your calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are signing agent jobs full time or part time?

Both. Many agents start part time and keep their day job. You choose which assignments to accept.

Do I need experience to get signing agent jobs?

No. Signing services accept new agents. You will get lower-paying assignments at first, but you can start working immediately after completing training and getting your background check.

How do I get on Snapdocs?

Create a free account at snapdocs.com, complete your profile with your commission info, training certificate, and background check, and you will start receiving notifications for closings in your area.

Can signing agents work remotely?

Remote online notarization (RON) signings are done via webcam. Not all states allow RON, and you need separate authorization from your state. RON signings typically pay less because there is no travel, but you can do more of them in a day.

How many signings can I do per week?

Depends on your area and availability. New agents in smaller markets might get 3 to 5 per week. Experienced agents in busy markets can do 15 to 20.