Notary contractor · New York
Notary Contractor Jobs in New York
We are adding commissioned notaries in the state as independent contractors, with no minimums and pay shown up front.
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How it works
Notary work in New York
Jobs in the state are in-person mobile notary visits and loan signings, offered to contractors near the address as requests come in. We do not have an office in the state. Remote online sessions are handled by our New Jersey notaries, so jobs here are in person. This is general information, not legal advice. The larger cities in the state that our pages cover include New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany.
What you need
Requirements
- Tax form W-9 plus the signed contractor agreement
- NNA Notary Signing Agent certification only if you want loan signings (optional otherwise); upload your commission and E&O documents when you apply
- For remote sessions: Proof platform approval and a computer with a camera and microphone
- E&O (errors and omissions) coverage with a limit of $100,000 or more
- A current New York notary commission that stays valid for at least 60 more days
- A smartphone, an email address, and a printer if you plan to take in-person loan signings
New York fees
What New York says about notary fees
The state caps the notary's fee for a notarial act at $2 per person, according to the National Notary Association's state fee table.
State fees cover the notarial act. How travel and other service charges are handled is a separate question that depends on the state law, which is why we confirm it with you before we assign any New York job.
About the state's economy: Wikipedia names American Express, AT&T, Goldman Sachs, IBM and General Electric among companies that started in the state.
Figures: NNA, Notary fees by state (updated September 16, 2026). States change fees, so verify yours. This is general information only.
Beyond the home office
Where signings tend to come from
- New York City (five boroughs): signings come from sources such as finance centered on Wall Street, plus technology, media, fashion and entertainment.
- Buffalo (Erie County): places that generate documents include Kaleida Health, Catholic Health and M&T Bank.
- Rochester (Monroe County): signings come from sources such as the University of Rochester (the top employer), Rochester Regional Health, Wegmans and Paychex.
Read from Wikipedia in October 2026. They describe the places themselves; we claim no clients in them and no earnings.
New York details
Before you apply in New York
Notary commissions in the state are tied to New York Department of State. Before you apply, check that your commission is active and has at least 60 days left, because we cannot assign a job on a commission that is about to lapse.
The state has 62 counties. Tell us which ones you will travel to and which you prefer to avoid, and we only offer in-person jobs inside that range.
What it pays
Pay and terms
Each job shows its pay up front. Take it, pass, or make a counter-offer. Every offer states what the job pays before you commit, including any job in the state. Contractors receive a 1099 at year end.
A mobile notary visit is offered from $35 and a loan signing from $75, and plenty of offers come in above those amounts.
Jobs are offered one at a time as client requests come in near your home ZIP, around New York, Buffalo, Rochester or anywhere else you are willing to travel. There is no guaranteed volume.
This page is not legal advice. Honest note: we are a young company, and we keep the team small so the contractors who join early get the work as it grows.
The application is right here: fill it in and upload your commission and E&O, and your NNA certificate for loan work. Fully documented applications may be approved automatically, and an email then walks you through the contractor agreement and W-9 so offers can start.
FAQ
New York notary contractor questions
Can I apply if I am commissioned in New York?
Yes. Apply with your state commission and upload your commission and E&O documents with the application (NNA certification only if you want loan signings).
Is there work in New York right now?
We cannot promise any. Our in-person volume is mainly in New Jersey, and New York applicants join a pool for remote work and for in-person work as it opens. We would rather say that plainly.
What does it cost to join?
Nothing. We never charge to apply or to join. You pay for your own commission and E&O insurance, and NNA certification if you want loan signings.
Do you have an office in New York?
We have one office, in Cranford, New Jersey. Nothing outside it, so contractors work wherever they live.
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