How Much Do Notary Signing Agents Make?

Per-signing fees

Most loan signings pay an NSA somewhere between $75 and $200, depending on the loan type, the market, and who's hiring. Refinances are often on the lower end; purchases and complex packages (reverse mortgage, seller packages) tend to pay more because they take longer and carry higher stakes. Signing services that handle dispatch typically pay a flat per-signing fee — for example, Inksent pays $90 per completed signing.

What that adds up to

The math is simple: fee per signing × signings per month. A few realistic scenarios:

• Side income: 2–3 signings/week ≈ $700–$1,200/month.
• Part-time: 1–2 signings/day a few days a week ≈ $1,500–$3,000/month.
• Full-time & established: 4–6 signings/day with steady volume ≈ $5,000+/month.

The catch: volume isn't guaranteed. Income depends on demand in your area and how many sources send you work.

Costs to factor in

You're an independent contractor, so subtract your business costs: E&O insurance, NNA certification/renewal, background check, printer + toner + paper, a mobile scanner, gas/mileage, and self-employment taxes. The upside — mileage and supplies are deductible, which meaningfully lowers your taxable income if you track them. (Inksent agents get a free dashboard that logs mileage and exports tax-ready reports automatically.)

How to earn more

• Get on multiple signing-service lists so more jobs come your way.
• Be reliable and fast to respond — the agents who accept quickly and never flake get sent the most work.
• Own a dual-tray printer so you can take any loan package.
• Speak a second language — bilingual agents get matched to more signings.