Peak Signing Agents

Hosted by Derek Van Otten

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Aug 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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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

August 10, 202612 min

Are Notary Courses Worth It?

Episode 214. Other than state requirements, notary courses are not mandatory. I’ll share if I think they’re worth it, and what I look for in choosing a notary course. 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 Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew

August 3, 202634 min

Nicola from the NNA (National Notary Association)

Episode 213. Nicola Jackson has been with the National Notary Association for over 25 years and is currently the Director of Training and Education. She joins me this episode to share the benefits the NNA provides to notaries and signing agents. www.nationalnotary.org 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

July 27, 20266 min

Don’t Create Legal Forms at a Closing

Episode 212. We had a situation where a seller had a difficulty signing paperwork, so the notary create a Power of Attorney legal form so the daughter can sign. Well, we can’t just do that without approval. 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/

July 20, 20267 min

Here’s Why We Provide Scans

Episode 211. As a notary signing service, I always get asked by notaries if they need to provide scans. The answer is always ‘Yes’, but it’s not just to micro-manage. I’ll share the important reasons why we need scans. 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/

July 13, 202610 min

Where to Leave Your Notary Business Cards

Episode 210. I’ve received a few referrals from my business cards. So I thought I’d share this episode with ideas of where you can leave your notary business cards. And here’s a link to episode 113, where I shared my opinion on what I put on my business cards. https://youtu.be/t064L7nn6hM?si=PGcFJ_30mxZPhr0- 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/

July 6, 202611 min

Pro Bono Notary

Episode 209. Would you sign for free if it meant more business? This is a thought exercise I would like you to listen to, and to think about as a notary business owner. 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/

June 29, 20268 min

Zoom Scam Targeting Notaries

Episode 208. SCAM ALERT! There is a new scam going around wanting you to jump on a Zoom call to talk about a document to be notarized. I’ll discuss why they want to jump on Zoom, and how you can ask the right questions to verify if it’s fraudulent or not. And make sure to watch or listen to Episode 189, where I also talked about email scams. 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/

June 22, 20269 min

Handling Incorrect Appointment Details

Episode 207. You call to confirm the appointment, but the details are all wrong. Here are my tips on how to professionally handle the situation, and make it less stressful for everyone else. 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/

June 15, 20267 min

Notary Business is a Last Minute Business

Episode 206. The notary service, like most other services and businesses, is a very last minute business. Meaning new requests and last minute changes will happen. 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/