{"id":1141,"date":"2025-03-17T10:51:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T15:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pronotary.com\/blog\/?p=1141"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:42:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T20:42:45","slug":"how-melina-scaled-from-independent-notary-to-a-national-signing-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pronotary.com\/blog\/how-melina-scaled-from-independent-notary-to-a-national-signing-service\/","title":{"rendered":"How Melina Scaled from Independent Notary to a National Signing Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<p>\n        Melina, the founder of Closing Signing Service, began her notary career by chance. While working for an attorney, she was introduced to the loan signing industry and quickly realized the potential it held. What started as a simple part-time opportunity soon evolved into a thriving business.\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n        As demand grew\u2014particularly during the pandemic\u2014Melina scaled her operations rapidly. She went from completing six to eleven closings per day to building a nationwide signing service supported by a network of highly dependable notaries.\n    <\/p>\n<h3>The Impact of Remote Online Notarization (RON)<\/h3>\n<p>\n        One of the most transformative elements of Melina\u2019s growth has been her early adoption of Remote Online Notarization. After reviewing her office\u2019s transaction data, she found that RON has become the most common type of notarization she performs\u2014surpassing even traditional real estate closings.\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n        Melina has been using RON since 2020 and has consistently marketed both in-person and remote notarization options. This dual-service strategy allowed her to meet a wider range of client needs while expanding her business far faster than with in-person appointments alone.\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Interested in Following Melina\u2019s Path?<\/h3>\n<p>\n        Remote Online Notarization has created new opportunities for notaries nationwide\u2014enabling them to work from home, reach new clients, and build scalable businesses. Embracing RON technology is one of the most effective ways to grow as a professional notary or signing service owner.\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Watch the Full Interview<\/h3>\n<p>\n        Hear Melina\u2019s insights, strategies, and advice in the full interview:<br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nHYeWp9G5K0?si=fRI8fL9DwyoaNdKt\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Building A Notary Business From The Ground Up Ft. 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