Myra Ann Kosak Signing Service

How do you become a successful loan signing agent?

It takes education, experience and getting your name and credentials out into the hands of the right people.

Tools for building a successful business...

Education and training...

The first step is to find an accredited training program to prepare you for the California State Notary Exam.  My personal preference is NotaryClasses.com.  Click on the icon on this page to visit their Web site.  After taking the class, you will have the option of taking the proctored exam the same day as your notary preparation class.

After you have received notice from the Secretary of State that you have passed the exam, you will begin the fingerprint clearance process.  It can take several weeks to receive fingerprint clearance.  It is not until after your fingerprints have been cleared that your Notary Commission can be issued.  In order to become a loan signing agent you must first become a commissioned Notary Public.  I suggest registering in the Loan Signing Agent class at NotaryClasses.com while you are waiting for your fingerprint clearance.

Once you receive your commission, file your Bond with the County Clerk's Office.  Now it's time to hit the road running and market your services.  Begin signing up online with 100 to 200 signing services, title companies and lenders.  Typically, instructors of the loan signing classes distribute a listing of companies to register  with.  Build a business profile and purchase listings on notary listing web sites such as 123Notary.com, NotaryCafe.com and NotaryRotary.com.  Search the internet and list your services on as many free sites as you can find.  It can take several weeks before you receive your first assignment.

Experience...

If you're like most people, as you are signing up online with signing services and entering your information in notary databases, you'll come to the sudden realization that you know nothing about this profession.  All of the information you processed during your notary and loan signing classes will be floating around in your head while you're wondering if it will ever come together.  You won't have the experience you need to feel confident preparing for and completing your first signing.  It's time to contact an experience signing agent to ride along with and experience an actual signing.  We offer several services designed to give new notaries the practical first hand experience needed to prepare for their first signing assignments.

Marketing...

For me this is the most creative part of my business.  It's important to reach your target market online, mail solicitation and in person.  Now more than ever the world is at your fingertips.  Put your business in the lime light with a flashy Web site.  Utilize social media to your advantage by promoting your business on Facebook or Twitter.  Design business cards, oversized postcards, flyers and brochures highlighting your services or a special promotion you are offering to be delivered via snail mail or personal delivery.

Internet...

• Web site
• Professional listings
• Classifieds

Print...

• Brochures
• Flyers
• Postcards

Personal...

• Cold calls!
• Cold Calls!!
• COLD CALLS!!!