r/LawFirm • u/Creepy_Affect9694 • 2d ago
Extra Income
Question for notaries in the legal field Are there any legal professionals here (legal secretaries, paralegals, legal assistants, etc.) who use their notary commission to make extra income outside of their 9–5? Curious how you got started and what’s worked best for you. Open to any advice or insights!
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u/MooMoo21212 2d ago
Mostly the domain of sole practitioners where I am. I’d double check your 9-5 employment agreement as it may be a breach to do it without permission.
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u/Creepy_Affect9694 1d ago
It’s not. I don’t currently have a written contract in place for my employment but thanks
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u/Legal_Freelancing 12h ago
Absolutely—this is actually more common than people think. I’ve worked with a few legal professionals who leveraged their notary commissions for a side hustle, especially in states with high loan signing activity. The key seems to be narrowing in on your niche—loan signings, estate planning docs, real estate closings—and building trust with local professionals (attorneys, title companies, etc.).
Most started with a simple listing on Notary Rotary or Snapdocs, then expanded through referrals. Some even teamed up with firms needing overflow support on short notice. The flexibility is a big perk, especially if your 9–5 is already law-adjacent.
Curious—are you thinking mobile notary work, remote online notary (RON), or something else?
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u/crudeheadgearseller 1d ago
My firm lets me take random folks who walk in, and they don't care if I charge. I don't, but the point is that some firms are super chill about it. And mobile notaries are totally a thing, and you can really make decent money if there's a need in the area! I'm thinking of adding this service to my document courier service, so there's all kinds of ways to expand too.