A Certified Signing Agent is a notary public who specializes in the process of obtaining and notarizing the signatures of the party(ies) involved in the closing of real estate loans and other business transactions. To become a Certified Signing Agent, one takes an educational class, and passes an examination that tests their knowledge of the correct Loan Document Signing Procedures and the Notary Public Laws pertaining to their state. A Certified Signing Agent is commissioned by the Sec. of State

Certified Signing Agents are hired as independent contractors by the lender to act as an impartial witness that may visit one’s home, business, hospitals, or other public meeting area to over see, expedite and complete the loan signing process in a stress free manner.