Just got your PA Notary Commission? Congratulations! But now comes the question every new notary asks: How do I actually start making money?
Here are 10 fast, practical, and beginner-friendly ways to start bringing in income as a Pennsylvania notary—this month.
1. Offer General Notarizations to Friends, Family & Local Pros
Start with your immediate network. Doctors, teachers, business owners, and landlords all need notarizations. Let them know you’re available—and charge the standard $5–$15 per signature plus any allowable travel fee.
2. Get Found Online Fast with a Google Business Profile
Set up your Google Business Profile so people can find you when they search “notary near me.” Add your phone number, hours, service area, and keywords like “mobile notary” and “loan signing agent.”
3. Join Local Facebook & Nextdoor Groups
Post in community and small business groups. Let people know you’re a mobile notary in their area and are available evenings/weekends. It’s 100% free and often leads to repeat clients.
4. Offer Mobile Notary Services for Convenience Fees
Can’t make it to the notary? That’s where you come in. Pennsylvania allows travel fees. Start at $25–$50 and go up from there based on distance, urgency, or after-hours work.
5. Network with Real Estate Agents & Brokers
Even before you’re a certified signing agent, realtors need help with earnest money letters, power of attorney docs, lease agreements, and more. Offer to be their go-to general notary.
6. Add Apostille Facilitation (Minimal Start-Up)
Help clients get their documents authenticated for use overseas. You can assist with the paperwork and charge facilitation fees—even if you don’t process them personally yet.
7. Create Packages for Law Firms & CPAs
Attorneys, estate planners, and tax professionals regularly need notarizations. Create a professional-looking flyer or email and offer retainer-style packages (e.g., 10 notarizations/month for a flat rate).
8. Promote Evening & Weekend Availability
Most people work during the day—which means your off-hours are money-making hours. Promote your availability on your site, social media, and every listing.
9. Set Up an Intake Form or Scheduling Link
Use a free tool like Calendly to let clients book you instantly. It makes you look more professional and saves time going back and forth by text.
10. Invest in Your First Certification to Level Up
Once you’ve got a few jobs under your belt, it’s time to grow. Our Signing Agent Accelerator helps you command $150–$400 per signing. Even better? It includes your state-recognized certification and a business launch blueprint.
🚀 Enroll in the Signing Agent Accelerator Today
📥 Want the Step-by-Step Checklist?
Download our free PA Notary Appointment Guide—your roadmap to getting profitable faster, with fewer mistakes and zero guesswork.
Final Thought: You Don’t Need Fancy to Make Money
You already have the legal power to notarize and serve your community. Now it’s time to market yourself, show up consistently, and add simple income streams that compound.
Start today. Get your first paid notarization. Then keep going. Your first $1K month is closer than you think.
