How is my pay set, and what's the fee?
Pay is set per assignment and shown in the offer — fee, location, document type, and time — before you accept. The rate you enter on the application is your requested baseline, not a fixed company fee; refinance, seller, loan-mod, and general-notary work are priced per package and disclosed in each offer.
When do I actually get paid?
ACH payout lands the next business day after the client's payment clears. Standard partner terms are net-15, and the expected payout window (typically 15–25 days) is shown before you accept each assignment. No platform feeis withheld, and we never hold your pay for loan funding beyond the client's own payment.
What are the insurance and credential requirements?
Active Texas commission, the $10,000 statutory bond, E&O of at least $100,000 per claim, and a background check completed within the last 12 months from an approved provider (NNA, Sterling, Checkr, or equivalent). NNA certification is optional.
What happens when a credential expires?
Keep your commission, E&O, and background check current for the whole engagement — renew each before it lapses and tell us within 5 business days of any expiration, suspension, or material change. We may pause new offers until a lapsed credential is back in good standing.
Is there a non-compete or forced arbitration?
No non-compete. The only restriction is a 12-month non-circumvention covering clients we personally introduced you to — your own independent notary practice and pre-existing clients are explicitly preserved. No forced arbitration either; disputes go to Travis County courts under Texas law.
Am I free to decline work? Is volume guaranteed?
Yes — accept or decline any offer at your discretion, with no penalty to your standing. We don't guarantee a minimum number of assignments; we're a growing Austin-area network and you're free to work with other agencies.
How am I classified for taxes?
1099-NEC independent contractor — no taxes withheld, no benefits. You supply your own seal, journal, printer, and vehicle, and your mileage is deductible at the applicable IRS standard mileage rate.