Peak Signing Agents

Hosted by Derek Van Otten

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225

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Oct 2026

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If you are a notary loan signing agent, or interested in becoming one, this podcast will provide you with tips and information to become a peak signing agent. My name is Derek Van Otten “DVO”, I’m a successful loan signing agent and I own a national signing service.

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October 19, 202614 min

Accepting Tips as a Notary

Episode 224. Should we as Notaries Public accept tips from signers? I’ll share my personal thoughts on the matter. But as a reminder, always follow your state’s laws. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the podcast: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew CRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek5193 1-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820 Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew NotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/

October 12, 20269 min

Why the Warranty Deed Lists $10

Episode 223. If you’re asked to notarize a Warranty Deed (WD), a seller might ask you why it lists the price as TEN dollars. On this episode I’ll tell you a little about what a Warranty Deed is, why it says $10, and how I answer their question. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the podcast: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew CRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek5193 1-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820 Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew NotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/

October 5, 20268 min

Signer Changed Their Name

Episode 222. Oh great, the signer has changed their name. Now the name on the ID does not match the name on the documents. Here are my tips on how I handle that. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the podcast: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew CRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek5193 1-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820 Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew NotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/

September 28, 202611 min

Ship the Documents ASAP

Episode 221. Story time! I’ll share a story where a notary did not ship documents, along with tips for all of you. But please everyone is tracking the documents, please ship them out to put everyone at ease. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the podcast: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew CRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek5193 1-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820 Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew NotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/

September 21, 202610 min

Money Earned is not Money Kept

Episode 220. As self-employed notaries public, most of us do not have taxes withheld from pay checks. So it’s important that we act and do what successful business owners do with their money. I’ll share some examples with you on this episode. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the podcast: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew CRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek5193 1-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820 Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew NotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/

September 14, 202615 min

You’re a Signing Agent, Not a Secret Agent

Episode 219. Don’t be a secret agent like James Bond. You want everyone to know that you are in business as a notary public. I’ll share breaking down mental barriers of being a business owner, and some examples of how to shout from the mountain tops that you are open for business. Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/award-programs/influencer-of-the-year/influencer-form Nominee Name: Derek Van Otten Social Media Link: youtube.com/@peaksigning Nominee’s State: Utah Nominee’s Email: dvanotten@peaksigning.com The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning

September 7, 202616 min

Build a Strong Notary Reputation

Episode 218. A key to my business’s growth is from referrals and word of mouth. On this episode I want to stress the importance of building a strong notary reputation. Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/award-programs/influencer-of-the-year/influencer-form Nominee Name: Derek Van Otten Social Media Link: youtube.com/@peaksigning Nominee’s State: Utah Nominee’s Email: dvanotten@peaksigning.com The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning

August 31, 202615 min

How I Organize My Notary Calendar

Episode 217. An important aspect of our jobs is arriving on time and keeping an eye on our bookkeeping. I’ll share how I organized my calendar as a signing agent, and now as a signing service. Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/award-programs/influencer-of-the-year/influencer-form Nominee Name: Derek Van Otten Social Media Link: youtube.com/@peaksigning Nominee’s State: Utah Nominee’s Email: dvanotten@peaksigning.com The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning

August 24, 202616 min

Hiring Your Kids for Your Notary Business

Episode 216. I’ve hired both of my kids for my notary business. I’ll list benefits for your business, and for your kids’ future. I’ll also give ideas of some of the work you can hire your kids to do. Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/award-programs/influencer-of-the-year/influencer-form Nominee Name: Derek Van Otten Social Media Link: youtube.com/@peaksigning Nominee’s State: Utah Nominee’s Email: dvanotten@peaksigning.com The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning

August 18, 202611 min

Notary Service Fees

Episode 215. A common question I see asked is how much to charge for a notarization fee. I’ll share what to follow, how to compare with others, and other items to keep in mind when scheduling the appointment. Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here ⁠https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/award-programs/influencer-of-the-year/influencer-form⁠ Nominee Name: Derek Van Otten Social Media Link: ⁠youtube.com/@peaksigning⁠ Nominee’s State: Utah Nominee’s Email: dvanotten@peaksigning.com