All signing agents are notaries but not all notaries are signing agents. A signing agent is a notary public who contracts their notary services to perform loan signings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Signing Agent
- What is the difference between a notary and a signing agent?
Notary Public
- What if I lose my certificate of completion?
If you have lost your certificate of completion, don't worry! You can access your certificate or generate a new one as long as you completed the course within the last 6 months.
- Can I access the course on mobile devices?
Certainly! Our course is optimized for mobile devices, allowing you to access it easily from your smartphone or tablet. You can learn on the go and access the course material whenever and wherever it is convenient for you. Just log in to your account using your mobile browser or our mobile app to have seamless access to all course content.
- What are the steps to becoming a notary in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, you are required to complete the following steps to become a notary:
Complete the mandatory 3-hour notary education course
You must take a state-approved notary education course before proceeding to the next steps.
Submit your notary application to the Department of State
Include your course completion certificate with your application.
Await application approval
Once your application is approved by the Department of State, you will receive instructions on how to proceed.
Schedule and take the Pennsylvania Notary Exam
After approval, you can schedule your state exam to complete the process.
- Do I need to complete the course before taking the Notary Exam?
Yes, in Pennsylvania, you are required to complete a mandatory 3-hour notary education course before you can take the Notary Exam. Once you have completed an approved notary course, you can submit your application to the Dept. of State. You will have to provide your course completion certificate with your application. Once your application is approved you will be able to schedule and take the state exam.
- How Long is the Notary Course?
The notary is comprised of 3 hours of content. However, the course is self-paced so you do not have to complete it in one time. You can login and out of the website and the system will keep track of your progress.
- Will I Receive My Certificate
Upon completion of the course, you can generate your certifcate instantly.
- How long do I have to complete the course?
You will have 6-months unlimited access to the notary course and bonus material.
- Can I take this course if I’m renewing my commission?
Yes, our course is approved for new and renewing notaries.