Peak Signing Agents

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.

Peak Signing Agents is a business podcast hosted by Derek Van Otten, with 215 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Derek Van Otten hosts Peak Signing Agents, a business show with 215 episodes published.

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  Notary Service Fees

  Aug 18, 202612 min

  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

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  Notary Service Fees

  Aug 16, 202612 min

  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

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  Are Notary Courses Worth It?

  Aug 9, 202612 min

  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

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  Nicola from the NNA (National Notary Association)

  Aug 2, 202635 min

  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 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/

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  Here’s Why We Provide Scans

  Jul 19, 20268 min

  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/

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