How Referral Partners Can Help You Grow as a Remote Online Notary
If you’re an independent notary looking to grow your business, referral partners might be your most powerful untapped resource. At ProNotary, we work with notaries across the country who are eager to expand their client base, and one of the most effective ways to do that is by building strategic relationships with other professionals—especially those who share your target audience.
What Is a Referral Partner?
A referral partner is someone in a complementary business who sends clients your way—and ideally, you do the same for them. These partnerships work best when they’re mutually beneficial and built on trust.
Who Makes a Good Referral Partner?
Start by identifying your niche. If you’re focused on working with title companies, think about professionals they often work alongside: surveyors, inspectors, escrow agents.
If you’re aiming for law firms, then consider court reporters, process servers, or paralegals—anyone who’s already embedded in the legal world and can advocate for your services.
Sometimes your best referral partners come from unexpected places. One of my most consistent referral partners? A local inflatable bounce house vendor. She’s active in the moms’ groups and constantly referring people to me for general notary work. Never underestimate the power of connectors!
Where to Find Referral Partners
- Local networking groups
- Chamber of Commerce meetings
- BNI chapters or open houses
- Real estate mixers and broker events
- Law firm or title company sponsored events
- Facebook groups or local mom communities
If you’re invited to an event—go. Whether it’s a $5 meetup or a $100 mixer, the ROI on these events can be massive when you’re consistent and intentional.
How to Start the Conversation
Keep it simple:
“Hi, I’m a remote online notary in the area. I work with [your target audience], and I’d love to connect and learn more about your business to see how we might support each other through referrals.”
Avoid jumping into the pitch. Focus on relationship-building first. It’s a long game.
Tools That Make You More Referable
- Digital business cards (like Blinq) – Tap phones and instantly share your info.
- Social connections – Add them on LinkedIn, follow their business page, like their content, and stay top of mind.
- Follow-up systems – After meeting someone, send a short email or DM to thank them and keep the relationship warm.
The Law of Reciprocity
One of the best ways to get someone’s attention is to send them business. If you refer someone, shoot them a quick text or screenshot to let them know. It keeps you on their radar and increases the likelihood of them returning the favor.
Also consider doing soft intros—a short email connecting two people with a few lines about why they should meet. I send two to three of these every day. It’s easy, fast, and positions you as a connector.
Final Thoughts
The goal is to have people talking about your notary services in rooms you’re not even in. That’s how you create consistent business without burning out on marketing.
The best time to start building your referral network? Yesterday. The next best time? Today.
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