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Notary and loan signing agent

Witness signatures and guide people through home loan paperwork.

Median pay
No official figure
Cost to start
$100 to $500
Time to start
2 to 6 weeks
PeopleDrivingBe your own bossCommission payEvenings & weekends

What it really pays

There's no official national pay figure for this work. Most people do it on their own and are paid per job, so income depends on how much work you take on.

Where to start

Look up your state's notary application and whether it requires a course.

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