INFOGRAPHIC What's The Difference Between A Mobile Notary And A Notary Signing Agent?
Updated 9-26-23. Many Notary entrepreneurs are interested in offering general mobile Notary services as well as working as Signing Agents -- but they are not the same. This guide will help you compare and understand the roles of Mobile Notaries and Notary Signing Agents. MOBILE NOTARIES Requirements: Must have a Notary commission. Services performed: Mobile Notaries travel to the customer's location to perform notarizations. They may charge up to the maximum fee set by state law for notarization services. In some states, they may also charge a separate travel fee for traveling to the customer's location. Where Mobile Notaries can offer services: Mobile Notaries may offer services in any U.S. state where they hold a Notary commission. NOTARY SIGNING AGENTS Requirements: Must have a Notary commission. Some companies require background screening and certification to meet compliance requirements when performing assignments. Requires a Title Insurance License, Closing Agent License or other special licensing in certain states.* Services performed: Notary Signing Agents notarize signatures on loan documents and will travel to the signer's location to do so. They are typically expected to perform additional duties involving loan document packages during assignments, such as printing and delivering loan document packages to the signer, ensuring that all needed signatures and initials are obtained for a loan document package, and mailing completed loan document packages to the title company or lender. Where Notary Signing Agents can offer services: Notary Signing Agents are restricted from conducting business in some states.*