Becoming a notary is easy. Getting clients is the hard part.
If you're a new notary wondering how to actually start making money, this beginner-friendly guide will show you exactly how to turn your commission into income - even if you're starting from scratch.
Written by commissioned Notary Public and Loan Signing Agent Charae L. Manley, From Commission to Clients walks you through the real-world steps to getting your first paying clients and earning your first $1,000 as a notary.
Inside this practical step-by-step guide, you'll learn:
- What supplies and tools you actually need to start
- The biggest mistakes new notaries make
- How to find notary clients consistently
- How to set up your Google Business Profile for local searches
- Social media strategies that help you get booked
- Scripts and responses that convert inquiries into appointments
- How much to charge for mobile, RON, and loan signing services
- Notary ethics and legal red flags to avoid
- How to handle your first client professionally from start to finish
- How to get repeat clients, referrals, and 5-star reviews
- Recommended apps, websites, and notary resources
Whether you want to work part-time, start a side hustle, or build a full-time notary business, this guide gives you the confidence and roadmap to begin.
Perfect for:
New notariesMobile notariesRemote Online Notaries (RON)Loan signing beginnersSide hustle entrepreneursAnyone looking to start a service-based businessYour commission is only the beginning. Your first client - and your first $1K - is closer than you think.