What is a Signing Service?

For new notaries who might not be familiar with signing services, it’s important to understand that signing services are companies or agencies that specialize in coordinating and facilitating the notarization process for various legal documents. These services are particularly useful when dealing with multiple documents or when clients require notarization outside regular business hours or at alternative locations.

As a new notary, you may encounter situations where clients need assistance with notarizing their documents efficiently and conveniently. This is where signing services come into play. These services have a network of mobile notaries who can travel to the client’s location, such as their home, office, or any other agreed-upon venue. The mobile notaries associated with signing services are experienced professionals with the authority to administer oaths, witness signatures, and authenticate documents.

By partnering with signing services, you can expand your reach and offer your notary services to a wider range of clients. Signing services act as intermediaries between you and the clients, handling appointment scheduling, document logistics, and ensuring that all necessary paperwork and identification requirements are met.

It’s important to note that signing services are increasingly adopting remote online notarization (RON) as part of their services. RON allows you to perform notarizations remotely using audio-visual technology and secure online platforms. As a new notary, it’s crucial to stay up to date on signing agencies that offer RON services and to mark yourself as RON capable. This designation indicates that you have the necessary technology, training, and authorization to perform remote notarizations.

By embracing signing services and potentially offering remote online notarization, you can enhance your service offerings, attract a broader client base, and provide convenient and secure notarization services in today’s digital landscape. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the regulations and guidelines specific to RON in your jurisdiction to ensure compliance with the applicable laws.