Is there a professional organization for Notary Signing Agents?
Yes. There are many organizations that signing agents can join, including the Signing Registry that I mentioned in Part I. I recommend that the first organization they join is the National Notary Association.
Are there professional designations?
Yes. There are several. One of the most common is the designation Certified Notary Signing Agent (CNSA) from the National Notary Association. In order to earn this designation they must pass a 3-part test and undergo a background screening.
Do Notary Signing Agents have a place online to chat about notary signing agent issues?
Yes. There are many message boards for signing agents. One of the most popular is: Notary Rotary. It's a good place to learn a lot about the signing agent profession. There is a search feature. It can find the answer to just about any question you have.
How does a company go about finding a notary signing agent? Are you listed in the Yellow Pages?
The most effective way to advertise is by becoming a member of the National Notary Association and becoming a member of the Notary Signing Agent section, registering with the major notary signing agent sites, such as Notary Rotary and 123notary.com, signing up with signing companies, and having a website. There are a lot of other ways and other sites that I haven't mentioned. The main thing is to never stop marketing.
I have tried to give as broad a picture as possible, but I'm sure that I haven't come close to answering the question: 'What is a Notary Signing Agent?' completely. It is such a multi-faceted profession.
One of the main reasons why this Notary Signing Agent group exists is so that notary signing agents can share information regarding the notary signing agent profession -- not only amongst themselves, but with the general public. Visitors are welcome to read through the topics to learn more about what we do, and to ask questions.
There are many difficulties and challenges to this job. But for the most part it is a very rewarding profession, and I derive a great amount of satisfaction from what I do.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about notary signing agents.
What is a Notary Signing Agent? (Part I)
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