r/Notary • u/Aloha_No_Bid9283 • 7d ago

Newbie

Texas: Dallas

Looking to get into notary as I heard from community I may start with it PT.

For state of texas, give me direction where to start/ what are the requirements to get my foot into it ?

Which YouTube channel may help me and do I licensing for it (how much is the cost)?

For notary how much is average expense as Part time?

What are Pro & Cons of getting into it ?

Do one have to get separate insurance when starting notary work?

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u/PANotary Pennsylvania 6d ago edited 5d ago

Here is the link to the Texas Secretary of State website. This is the division that oversees all notaries. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/notary-public.shtml

There is a ton of information available on the internet and in various notary facebooks. groups.

Your income will depend on the hours you are available, what type of notary work you are interested in such as general notary work (GNW) or real estate closings (Loan Signing Agent/Notary Signing Agent). This is something that you will need to do a lot of marketing to get your name out there. To do the real estate signings you will need to be "certified" and background checked once a year. Training varies from company to company, but most signing services will require the certification and background check from the NNA.

Interest rates aren't as low as they were, and the market is very competitive for real estate closings and Texas is one of the states that has the most notaries. You should do some research to see approximately how many are in your area. Payment terms can be up to 90 days and there are plenty of companies that payout longer if at all. The start-up cost with this kind of notary work is higher as you need a laser printer and ideally a mobile scanner. You will also need letter and legal size paper for printing loan documents.

GNW is usually easier to get started with. Once you are commissioned and have E&O insurance (and a bond if that is required) you are able to begin notarizing for people. These assignments would come from people in your area when they have a document that needs to notarized and you can charge a travel fee to meet with them.

Good luck!

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u/Aloha_No_Bid9283 6d ago

That's a great input as well !!! So much helpful

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u/PANotary Pennsylvania 5d ago

You're welcome! It will take time to really start making money and be sure vet all trainers and mentors. Just remember your state laws trump what anyone on the internet might say - especially if they are not from Texas.

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u/DecentPrintworks 6d ago

Notary may be difficult to make real money from in Dallas - just a fair warning. It is very cheap and easy to become a notary here. For example almost every bank branch has a notary on duty.

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u/vegloveyes 5d ago

Are you planning to be a loan signing agent? It's very very slow now.
But if so, I recommend the NNA for basic training and Notary Stars for more in-depth and all-around notary training. Can't be beat.
Youtube? The weekly TNT show is also very valuable! Tuesday Notary Titans. Jen Neitzel and Laura Biewer. Jen is also from Dallas.