6 Surprising Ways to Grow Your Notary Public Income in 2025
- May 5
- 3 min read
For many notaries, growing their income can feel like hitting a wall. They’ve mastered general notary work, maybe even dabbled in loan signings—but still find themselves stuck in the same income bracket month after month.
The truth is, notaries who diversify their services can increase their income by up to 40% annually. The opportunity is there—it’s just often overlooked.
If you’re ready to think outside the stamp and start building a notary business that actually works for you, here are six in-demand services that are profitable, flexible, and surprisingly easy to start.
Plus, we’ll share real-life examples to show you exactly how other notaries are doing it.
Field Inspections: Turn Drive Time Into Pay Time as a Notary Public
Field inspections can significantly boost your income as a notary public with flexible scheduling. Whether you're inspecting property conditions, verifying equipment, or performing occupancy checks, this service taps into your mobility and attention to detail.
Example: Tanya, a mobile notary in Georgia, began offering inspections for a local real estate investor. With each inspection paying $50–$75, she’s now earning an additional $1,000 per month just by adding 4–6 inspections to her weekly route.
Want to see how it works?📌 Watch our quick YouTube reel on Field Inspections!
I-9 Verifications: Serve Remote Workers and Employers
With remote work becoming the norm, more companies are outsourcing their I-9 employment eligibility verifications to notaries and authorized agents. As a certified I-9 agent, you meet new hires in person, verify their documents, and submit the form to their employer.
Example: Javier in Texas formed partnerships with staffing firms that place remote workers across the state. He now earns around $1,400/month doing I-9 verifications part-time—charging $35 per appointment.
Get trained in our I-9 Verification Workshop and start offering this in-demand service.
Apostille Agent Services: Go Global Without Leaving Town
An apostille is a form of authentication used for international documents like birth certificates, diplomas, and legal contracts. Many people don’t know where to start—and that’s where you come in. By helping clients navigate this process, you become a valuable bridge to global transactions.
Example: Nina, a notary in California, helped a student get his diploma apostilled for a job in Spain. After a few referrals, she began receiving weekly requests from universities and law firms, charging $100–$150 per job.
📌 Learn the process inside and out with our Apostille Agent Training.
Ink Fingerprinting: A Local, Recurring Revenue Stream
Although digital fingerprinting is growing, ink fingerprinting is still required for many licenses, employment clearances, and background checks. This service is quick, easy to perform, and doesn’t require legal authorization in most states—just training and supplies.
Example: Marcus, a notary in North Carolina, offers monthly fingerprinting pop-ups at a local coworking space. His last Saturday event brought in over $700 from walk-ins and pre-booked appointments.
📌 Interested in adding this to your offerings? Learn how here.
Immigration Forms Specialist: Build Trust and Make a Difference
As an Immigration Forms Specialist, you help clients complete complex immigration forms correctly and confidently. While you’re not acting as an attorney, this service fills a massive gap for families navigating difficult paperwork.
Example: Rosa in Arizona began helping Spanish-speaking families with green card applications and family-based petitions. Charging $200–$400 per client, she quickly built a referral-based business that’s both profitable and meaningful.
📌Join our Immigration Forms Specialist Training to get started.
Wedding Officiant Services: Celebrate Love—and Get Paid
In many states, notaries can legally officiate weddings. It’s a joyful, high-trust service that offers flexibility, creativity, and strong earning potential—especially on weekends.
Example: Amber in Florida officiated a courthouse ceremony for a friend and realized how fun and fulfilling it was. She now offers fully customized ceremonies at beaches, parks, and venues—earning $300–$500 per wedding.
📌Enroll in our Wedding Officiant Training to launch your service.
Final Thoughts: Your Notary Business Can Do More Than You Think
If you’ve ever felt like your notary business has hit a ceiling—this is your invitation to break through it. These six services aren’t just side gigs—they’re real business opportunities that can create new income streams, expand your reach, and help you stand out in a crowded market.
Whether you want to work weekends, go full-time, or simply offer more to your community, diversifying is the key to sustainability and success.
Explore all of our trainings and courses here: Notary Training Hub
You’re not just a notary. You’re a business owner. Let’s grow like one.
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