One of the best-paying side jobs around is being a notary public, a job that goes all the way back to 2750 BC in Egypt. Back then, notaries had a crucial role in making sure official records, like those for the government and taxes, were accurate.
Nowadays, notaries are still key in making sure important documents, such as passports and property agreements, are signed correctly.
There’s also a special kind of notary called a notary signing agent who mainly works with documents related to buying houses and getting loans. This job is really in demand and pays well.
You could make as much as $20,000 a month just by doing this job part-time, according to what the National Notary Association says.
Starting this side hustle is pretty easy and doesn’t require going to college. The exact steps to become a notary can vary depending on where you live but usually involve:
- Applying and paying a fee to your state’s notary regulator
- Getting your official notary commission sent to you
- Taking an oath to do your job right
You need to be at least 18 years old to start. You don’t need any special school background, but some places like California and New York want you to take a class and pass a test.
You might also need to pass a background check and get a surety bond, depending on the rules in your state.
