The basic definition of a "Signing Agent" is a Notary Public who handles the execution and notarization of mortgage, refinancing and real estate transactions in the Commonwealth of PA. This designation of "Signing Agent" is now being used widely. And it varies from state to state and unfortunately from Notary to Notary. Our course is an in depth training program in these real estate documents and how they are executed. There are many organizations that do this. But not all are the same. They vary in education; training and most are not consistent with PA law.
The acronym ASA means "Accredited Signing Agent". Which is a Notary Public extensively trained by PA Notary Academy to handle real estate closings. We teach a Notary Public what they can and can not do during a real estate transaction. PA Notary Academy is the fastest growing ASA educator in PA.
This extensive program is done in a classroom setting at various locations around the state or online. It teaches the information you need to execute the documents by a Notaries Public. All of our seminars and courses are taught by experienced providers in their fields. And this class is no different. Title agents, settlement officers and ASAs are the main sources for this course. Their experience and success in the business make this the best and most comprehensive course available for Notaries Public. They are successful as "Signing Agents" and share that knowledge and experience with you, unlike educators who only teach the subject. This is an excellent advanced Notary course.
The notary law prevents a Notary Public from giving advice or helping with the document completion. An ASA is taught to know the documents involved in these transactions.
If there is a question on the documents, the ASA CAN NOT provide the client the information. But they are aware of where that information can be found in the document package and direct the client to that information. If this does not provide the information the client wants, the ASA directs the customer to call the proper person who can give them ALL the information they need on their loan.
A Notary Public cannot complete or draw the document package. All documents are sent to the ASA via email or overnight delivery already to be signed and notarized. ASAs will not complete any document except for the notarization wording.
Insurance law requires a licensed title agent to "close" a loan. An ASA does not "close the loan", disburse funds, nor do they set up escrows or terms.
They are an independent "neutral party" to the transaction. They will however collect the funds required at the signing of the documents, which they will return to the lender with the documents via overnight delivery. At NO time will they take cash or have a check made out to them personally. With the differences in classes, education and designations a Signing Agent can get lost in the shuffle. Most settlement services who hire Signing Agents want them to have more than the average education in this field. This course was developed by them and us to focus the laws effecting Notaries Public. And that means more work for the ASA.
ASA Education Online Course
The Notary Academy ia division of PA Notary Inc./PA Notary Academy. We are an approved educator through the Pennsylvania Department of State Notary Division that provides educational seminars and business instruction to Pennsylvania Notaries Public.
We now offer our courses nationwide and our ASA course is no different. Our online courses meet the same high standard as our live seminars; there is no corner cutting. The only thing we cut is the price.
We cover all the bases and more of being a Signing Agent. And we do it so you will stay within the confines of the law and being a Notary Public.
Below are the descriptions and links for the online ASA course. This page provides links for payment and entrance to the course. You can pay online here or by mail. After payment is processed you will receive an email with your information to access the online course. You may continue to access the course at your own speed and at anytime until you submitt your final courses for review.
After your registration email is received you will sign in with your user ID and password. You will enter this each time you log on. Your first page will be an index page. Each time you re-enter the course you will be able to access any chapter from this index page. The course will NOT remember where you left off. So please note the chapter you were on last.During the course you will have short quizzes at the end of some of the chapters. These must be answered and sent back to us for review. These can be sent by fax, email, or regular mail. You also have the option to send them at the end of the course or as you take each one, it is your choice. After you have completed the course and we have received all the papers required we will send your certificate for the course to the address provided. Thank you and as always if there are any questions or concerns you have just give us a call!
ASA-Online Signing Agent Course
This course was developed by experienced Signing Agents. With the help of settlement agents, schedulers and title producers, we have comprised the most accurate training for PA Signing Agents you will find. This course will walk you through a "mock closing" and teach how to perform mortgage closings. Full description here. To access your online course you will need your student id and password that was sent to you in your purchase confirmation email. If you need that email resent click here.
