6 Ways to Earn Passive Income as a Notary

Turn your notary knowledge into cash, while you sleep, with notary passive income.

If you’re a notary looking to expand your income without adding more appointments to your calendar, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re full-time, part-time, or newly commissioned, passive income streams can help you make money long after the job is done.

Here are six practical ways notaries can earn passive income—plus a bonus idea you don’t want to miss.

1. 📘 Create a Notary Course or Ebook

One of the most effective ways to generate passive income is to teach what you know.

You don’t need decades of experience to create value. If you’ve figured out how to do loan signings, remote notarizations, or just the process of becoming commissioned in your state, others will pay to learn from you.

You can:

• Build a course on platforms like Teachable, Thinkific, or Udemy.

• Write an ebook and sell it on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing or Etsy.

  
  

💡 Pro Tip: Focus on solving one specific problem—like “How to Get Commissioned as a Notary in Texas” or “Your First Loan Signing Made Easy.”

Passive Potential: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆Effort Level: High upfront, low maintenance over time.

2. 🎥 Start a Notary Blog or YouTube Channel

Being a content creator does take work but a blog or YouTube channel lets you:

• Share your notary journey

• Answer FAQs

• Review tools and platforms

• Build trust with a wider audience

Even a small but consistent audience can generate affiliate income, sponsorships, and ad revenue.

Example: Write a blog post titled "What to Expect at Your First Loan Signing" and include affiliate links to notary supplies you recommend.

Passive Potential: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

Effort Level: Medium to high (but it compounds over time)

3. 🌍 Refer Certified Document Translations via Idiomatic

This one's a hidden gem!

You can earn commissions by referring clients who need certified document translations to a reputable service like Idiomatic Translations.

Here’s how:

• Use a custom referral link

• Share it on your website, business cards, or email signature

• Earn when clients use the service—without doing the work yourself

Perfect if you serve multilingual communities, live near universities, or work near law offices and embassies.

Passive Potential: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Effort Level: Low once set up

4. 🔗 Affiliate Marketing for Notary Tools

Already using notary supplies, software, or platforms like NotaryAssist, NotaryGadget, or a mobile printer?

You can turn those everyday tools into passive income by signing up for affiliate programs and sharing your referral links in:

• Blog posts

• YouTube video descriptions

• Instagram bios

• Free guides or checklists

  
  

Even better: bundle links into a free download like “My Notary Toolkit” and make each item an affiliate product.

Passive Potential: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

Effort Level: Low

5. 📠 Rent Out Your Notary Equipment

Got gear just sitting around?

Your mobile printer, scanner, or fingerprinting machine could be helping someone else—while making you money. Offer short-term rentals via:

• Local Facebook groups

• Craigslist

• Rental platforms like FatLlama

Passive Potential: ⭐⭐☆☆☆

Effort Level: Low to medium (local coordination required)

6. 📂 Sell Notary Templates or Digital Downloads

Digital products are one of the best passive income sources for notaries. Create templates once, and sell them over and over again with zero shipping and minimal support.

In-demand notary templates include:

• Daily planners

• RON checklists

• Signing appointment trackers

• Digital notary seals

• Marketing materials

Create using Canva, Google Docs, or Google Sheets and sell via Etsy, Payhip, or Gumroad.

Passive Potential: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Effort Level: Medium (but scalable)

💡 Bonus Idea: Refer Signers or Notaries to RON Platforms

If you’re working with Remote Online Notary (RON) platforms like:

• ProNotary

• BlueNotary

• NotaryHub

you may be eligible to earn referral income by inviting other notaries to join.

Or if you’re not a RON but know people who need notarizations, consider joining something like the OneNotary affiliate program and earn 15% commissions when someone gets a document notarized through your link.

Ready to Get Started?

Passive income doesn’t mean “no work”—but it does mean getting paid without showing up every single time.

Most of these ideas build on what you’re already doing as a notary. Whether you’re looking to scale your business or just want a few extra dollars coming in every month, these passive streams can help you reach your goals faster.

👉 Which one are you going to try first? Leave a comment below or connect with me on YouTube to keep the conversation going.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this blog post is for general informational purposes only. While I strive to keep the content accurate and up to date, I cannot guarantee that all information is current, complete, or correct. Always do your own research and verify directly with the companies mentioned before signing up. Additionally links above may contain affiliate commissions.

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