Notary Signing Agent study materials
Notary Signing Agent study resources

Notary Signing Agent case studies

Notary Signing Agent · Put your knowledge to work in context.

The Notary Signing Agent credential is a professional designation for commissioned Notaries who want to handle loan signing appointments - meeting borrowers, presenting and notarizing closing documents, and returning a complete package to the hiring company. The National Notary Association, which describes itself as the nation's leading provider of Notary training and says it leads the industry in training Notaries to become Signing Agents, offers certification for Notaries who want to perform loan signings or renew an existing NNA Certification. This study page is an independent preparation resource; it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the NNA. The exam is multiple choice and is organized around four content areas: Notary law and notarial acts; the signing agent's role, responsibilities and ethics; loan documents and the signing appointment; and the real estate closing process with title basics. The Notary Signing Agent case studies are 5 cases and about 2,267 words.

1

The Expired License at 7:40 on a Friday

Your last appointment on a Friday is a 7:40 p.m. refinance at the home of Ms.

480 words, about 2 min
2

The Deployment POA and the Pre-Printed Name

A refinance for the Doe family. John Doe is deployed overseas; his wife Jane holds a general power of attorney and intends to sign for him.

463 words, about 2 min
3

The Friend in the Room

You arrive at a purchase signing for Mr. Okafor, a first-time buyer.

430 words, about 2 min
4

Three Business Days, Printed Wrong

A refinance signing on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. The package includes two copies of the Notice of Right to Cancel for the borrower plus an additional copy for his records.

442 words, about 2 min
5

The Vesting Mismatch and the Homemade Deed

A refinance closing. The title commitment shows vesting as 'Robert Chen and Linda Chen, husband and wife, as joint tenants with right of survivorship.' The lender's documents list the borrower as 'Robert Chen, a married man, as his sole and separate property.' Only Robert appears on the Note.

452 words, about 2 min