When I got my PA Notary commission, I was proud—but I didn’t realize I had just opened the door to an entire career path. Like many, I started mobile. I was doing loan signings, hospital notarizations, and general work in and around **West Chester**. I wore my red blouse, carried my stamp, and printed documents out of the back seat of my car. It worked. But I wanted more. I didn’t just want flexibility—I wanted **ownership**.
Why I Made the Shift
Mobile notary work gave me a start—but the income wasn’t predictable. It was feast or famine. Some weeks I’d have 10 signings. Other times, nothing. Clients would cancel last minute. Traffic would eat into my profits. I was hustling, but I wasn’t scaling.
Then I notarized a title transfer for a friend. She had just bought a used car off Facebook Marketplace and said, “I wish you could’ve done the plates, too.” That was my moment.
I realized I wasn’t just a notary. I was a potential **Auto Tag Agent**—and that meant full-service transactions, higher fees, and steady daily walk-ins. I started doing my research.
The Turning Point
In late 2023, I signed up for the PA Notary Course and downloaded the Appointment Guide. It laid out the whole system—from commission to kiosk to full office. I followed the steps:
- Updated my business plan to include auto tag services
- Got bonded and applied to PennDOT with the MV-701
- Created a service menu with flat-fee bundles
- Secured a shared office space in a tax prep business in West Chester
Within two months, I had a “Tag & Notary” sign on the wall, an Eagles banner in the corner, and 15 new walk-in clients per week. I was still mobile—but now I had a base.
My First Title Transfer Deal
It was a Thursday. A woman walked in, frustrated from the PennDOT line. I offered her a title transfer + plate combo for $139. She said, “Bless you. I’ll be back next time I sell a car.”
That one deal covered my weekly rent—and gave me the confidence that I was on the right path.
What I Did Right
Looking back, here are the keys that helped me go from mobile to office-based auto tag business:
- I branded everything: Red shirt, red nails, red logo. Clients remembered me.
- I kept it simple: No custom pricing. Just bundles and a wall menu.
- I built a referral flywheel: Mechanics, dealers, and shipping store clerks sent me clients.
- I stayed local: My flyers mentioned Longwood Gardens, the Ben Franklin Bridge, and Eagles tickets every fall. People noticed.
What I’d Do Differently
I would’ve stopped over-researching and just started sooner. The process isn’t hard—but it does require confidence. I also wish I’d raised my prices earlier. People will pay for convenience. I was undervaluing myself for months.
My Next Steps
Now that my mini-office is stable, I’m scouting a bigger space—maybe in **Lancaster** or near a used car auction hub. I want a stand-alone shop with a neon “AUTO TAGS” sign and three service desks. And yes, red walls, red shirts, red vibes all day long.
I’ll keep doing mobile for loyal clients—but my long-term goal is walk-in traffic, dealer accounts, and niche services like rebuilt titles and notary exam prep.
Download the Appointment Guide That Started It All
If you’re where I was—mobile, working hard, but ready for more—start with the guide. It lays out the steps to go from commission to full-service tag authority.
You Don’t Need to Be Big. You Just Need to Start.
You don’t need a storefront tomorrow. Just a plan. The PA Notary Course gave me that. And if you’re reading this, I want the same for you.
→ Enroll in the PA Notary Course and start your transition now.
The PA Notary Takes You From Notary Commission To Cashflowing Career.
