Notary Directories

We’ve researched and compiled a list of National Notary Directories headed by the ones we like and the ones recommended to us by professional notaries—though we don’t guarantee business from any of them, even us! Trying to rate directories by the number of visitors a directory receives and thus the potential business you might receive isn’t an exact science. A busy forum may be attracting thousands of other notaries but few customers in need of your services.

What about all those emails you get announcing a new directory with outrageous claims of traffic and business? Beware. If they’re new or haven’t optimized their site, they won’t show up in organic (unpaid) results for the most common search terms. Do a Google search for terms such as “find notary” - “find notary signing agent” - “find mobile notary” - “notary signing agent” and “notary signing agent directory” (without the quotation marks) and make a list of which directories consistently show up on page one for those searches.

And what about those “exclusive features” some sites claim? Don’t base your choice of directories on claims of exclusivity or being the “only one.” We found one site saying it’s the “only one” with a radius zip code search—we have that, too. One site says it’s the “only one” without premium upgrades for a level playing field —we have that, too. One site claims to be the “only one” that markets to title and mortgage companies—nope, we do that, too. Another says it’s the only one that lets you list additional cities and counties for free—no way, we offer that, too. We love the one with no traffic that’s been struggling to add members so brags that it “limits” membership! Those inaccurate claims don’t mean those directories aren’t worthwhile; just that they haven’t researched the competition or simply aren’t being honest in their advertising. (By the way, we contacted those directories and told them they weren’t the “only one” and all chose not to correct their statements.)

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Review of Top Notary Directories

123Notary.com — 123Notary.com worked to develop relationships with title, escrow and signing companies and thus provide more loan signing business for their members. They developed their own training programs and a method to relate certification levels to membership ranking. Free membership is available to notaries who pay for training and certification by 123Notary, and basic membership is affordable. Top-of-the-page listings are pricey but prized by members who swear by them for the loan-signing business they receive each year. Non-members are welcome to join their forum.

GoGetNotary.com — Our main product is a true professional web page that can be the foundation of your marketing, but don’t overlook the fact that we’re one of the top directories, too! Our searches offer a unique search-by-name feature that enables past customers and referrals to find you by name. Customize your GoGetNotary profile with expanded information and add testimonials, photo and logo at no additional cost. Beef up your listings in other directories by adding a live link to your GoGetNotary web page.

GoMobileNotary.com — This directory offers a variety of memberships, and anyone can afford to join at the basic level.Upgrades are economical, too. The member’s page is clean and easy to read. One of the best directory listings we’ve seen. We like their active forum and popular message board where notaries share their questions and concerns. This is a good place for “newbies” to get acquainted and find help.

NotaryRotary.com — NotaryRotary provides a straightforward profile at an affordable price. You’ll find an active forum where you can communicate with other notaries but they can sometimes be very tough on new notaries who ask basic questions. Other forums are more welcoming to new notaries. Cost varies by level of membership.

Notary.net — Notary.net provides visitors the option of a traditional search or a visual map-based search to find notaries in their directory. Free membership includes a newsletter and access to the Notary.net forum. An inexpensive paid membership allows members to create a multi-page mini-website. (If you’re a member of GoldenStateNotary.com or NotaryCA.com, you’re automatically included as a Notary.net free member.)

Associations with Directories

Notary directory listings are included with membership in these Associations:

More Notary Directories

More national notary directories are listed below. Be aware that some free listings do not allow you to include a live link to your web page or require a link back.