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National Notary Association

WA Loan Signing Agent Certification

Ensure you are fully prepared and qualified to work for leading companies in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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

“Signing Agent Essentials: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Loan Signings” equips you with the skills to confidently explain key documents, avoid common mistakes, and conduct signings securely while protecting the borrower's privacy and security.

Start here to become or renew as a Notary Signing Agent

Get more business opportunities by becoming a Notary Signing Agent in Washington! 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 Washington have any Signing Agent restrictions?

No. Washington Signing Agents who pass the required background screening may take on loan signing assignments without additional requirements. Taking our course and passing the exam help increase your opportunities for more work.

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 “Signing Agent Essentials” 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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