Loan Signings

What Is a Loan Signing?

Buying (or selling) a home is one of the biggest financial decisions in our lives. It can be a long and complicated process, in which a notary public can play a vital role. Mortgage Loan closing document signings are performed by Certified Loan Signing Agents that are Notary Public with their states.

Signing agents are paid for notarizing and performing additional duties during assignments, such as:

Printing and delivering loan document packages to the signer
Ensuring that all needed signatures and initials are obtained on loan documents
Mailing completed loan documents to the title company

Beyond Notarizing — The Signing Agent Role

Beyond just notarizing a document, a notary public often acts as a "signing agent." To become a certified loan signing agent, you must:

1

Obtain a Notary Public Commission in your state, certified by your Secretary of State.

2

Complete Certification Courses with the National Notary Association (NNA) and Loan Signing System (LSS) by Mark Wills to become fully certified.

3

Background Check & Insurance — You are required to pass a background check and obtain Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance from NNA with annual renewal.

4

Title Producer License (Indiana) — In states like Indiana, it's mandatory to hold a title producer license, as you will be dealing with mortgage title documents. This helps reduce errors that could otherwise result in litigation.

Loan Signing System (LSS)

The Loan Signing System is an educational course created by Mark Wills that teaches you how to become a mobile notary loan signing agent from A–Z. After all requirements are met, LSS will guide you on how to begin receiving signing assignments — either part-time or full-time.

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What Is a Loan Signing?

Beyond Notarizing — The Signing Agent Role

Loan Signing System (LSS)

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