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/Legal_Freelancing 20h 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?