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National Notary Association

NY Loan Signing Agent Certification

Ensure you are fully prepared and qualified to work for leading companies in New York with our industry-required background screening, exam, and loan signing agent course.

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You must be a commissioned Notary first before becoming a Signing Agent.

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Become the New York Notary Signing Agent all companies want

Get work from the most prominent companies around! The nation’s top lenders, title companies, and signing services often look for Notary Signing Agents for their assignments who’ve done the following.

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Pass a Background Screening

To be a New York Notary Signing Agent, you must pass a stringent annual background screening. Ours meets the requirements set by the mortgage industry.

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Complete the Notary Signing Agent Exam

Take the exam that says you’ll adhere to the standards set by the mortgage industry. We make it easy by walking you through it!

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Train for Success
as a Signing Agent

“How to Become and Succeed as an NSA” will teach you every step of the loan signing process. Jumpstart your business with this online course to conduct loan signings like a pro!

Start here to become or renew as a Notary Signing Agent

Get more business opportunities by becoming a Notary Signing Agent in New York! Then, maintain your NNA NSA certification year after year to keep your business thriving.

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Successful Notary Signing Agents Start Here

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"The NNA made it really easy to just do the training from the comfort of my home."

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"The NNA has really helped me. They’ve taught me how to be a successful professional Notary Signing Specialist, and they provide me with continuing education."

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"I felt very qualified to go out and do loan signings after my training."

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Expand your Notary business as a Loan Signing Agent

Many Notaries have found success by diversifying their businesses with a specialization in loan signings. You can too!

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Notary Signing Agent Package FAQs

Does New York have any Signing Agent restrictions?

Yes. You may not qualify for real estate closing assignments from companies that by custom choose to use or require licensed attorneys in New York.

What’s covered in the NSA Exam?

Upon completion of the certification exam, you’ll understand:

  • How the loan and escrow processes work and how you fit in.
  • The range and limits of your duties as a Notary Signing Agent
  • What lenders, title companies, and borrowers expect from NSAs
  • Step-by-step procedures for executing loan document signings.

What will I learn from the “How to Become and Succeed as an NSA” course?

This optional course will go into more detail to teach you:

  • The types of assignments you’ll get as a Signing Agent.
  • The different documents that are in a loan package.
  • How to prepare and present a loan package for signing.
  • How to provide excellent service to the lender, title company and borrower.
  • The steps to take after a signing, submitting invoices, and more.

Helpful links

SPW Background Screening Standard

Notary Signing Agent Policies

Notary Signing Agent Support

Notary Signing Agent Resources

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