The background screening is typically completed within five business days. The turn-around time for Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Washington may be as long as 10-15 days due to special handling requirements. When available, your results will be sent to you via email.
What is NSA certification?
The notary signing agent (NSA) exam is a certification designed to test your knowledge in mortgage loan closings and procedures involving transactions such as refinances, reverse mortgages, loan modifications, and more. It also tests your knowledge on general notary laws and on your state’s specific procedures.
What is the difference between a notary and a loan signing agent?
A notary public simply witnesses signatures — that’s it — and charges per signature witnessed. A loan signing agent witnesses signatures AND knows how to walk a borrower through the loan signing process.
How long is NNA background check?
10 years
How far back does a background screening go? A background check covers 10 years of federal, state and county records.
Do you need a background check to be a notary in Texas?
Submit Application with Fee Pay the fee with a personal check, money order, debit card or credit card. The office conducts a background check on all applicants to search for any convictions or crimes. If the result of the background check is satisfactory, the secretary of state will issue a notary commission.
How many times can I take the NSA exam?
You can take the exam as many times as you need in order to pass, but you may only take the exam one time per calendar month.
How to become a notary signing agent ( NNA )?
Pass an exam and background screening that are SPW compliant. Buy your Signing Agent supplies. Purchase a minimum $25,000 E&O insurance policy. Start working as a Notary Signing Agent. Promote your business online by joining Notary Signing Agent directories.
What are the duties of a certified notary public?
You will perform other administrative duties such as mail documents back to the signing or title company and making copies of all documents. As a “Certified Notary Signing Agent”, the Notary Public will have the knowledge and skills to expand their job function to both aspects of the document signing process.
How to become a notary public in your state?
Be commissioned as a Notary Public in your state (required). Take a loan signing training course. Pass an exam and background screening that are SPW compliant. Buy your Signing Agent supplies.
Do you have to be a notary public to work for NSA?
You must be a Notary Public before starting the NSA certification process. Be sure to first review the list of state requirements and restrictions. Get NSA certified and background screened by a reputable company in order to meet the requirements of the title and signing service companies you wish to work for.
