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Notary, court runner and process server work in New York
MCC Solutions sends mobile notary visits, loan signings, court filings and records runs, and serves to independent contractors. If you live in the state, tell us your ZIP and radius; each job shows its pay up front.
Who we're looking for
Contractors we need in New York
- Commissioned notaries, including signing agents. In-person notarizations wherever the signer is, plus loan document signings. You need a current the state commission from the New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services.
- Court runners. Filing papers at the clerk's window, bringing back stamped copies, and pulling court files, deeds and other records in the state.
- Process servers. Personal delivery of legal papers with dated, located attempts and a signed proof of service.
Openings in New York, one page per role
- Mobile notary and notary signing agent
- Process server
- Court runner (filings, records and embassy runs, no serving)
How jobs work
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Tell us what you do, where you live (by ZIP) and how far you'll drive.
See the pay up front
Every offer shows what the job pays in dollars. Take it, pass, or make a counter-offer.
Get offers near you
When a request comes in within your radius of your ZIP, you get the offer by email or text, with the location, timing and pay.
Accept or decline
Take the jobs that fit and pass on the rest; nothing is assigned without your yes.
There is no guarantee of jobs or earnings. We are a young company based in Cranford, New Jersey, without an office in your area.
Our requirements
Notaries and signing agents
- An active commission that won't expire for 60 days or more
- An E&O policy of $100,000 or higher
- For loan signings only, a current NNA Notary Signing Agent certification; otherwise just your commission and E&O documents, uploaded with your application
Process servers and court runners
- Where you live (ZIP) and the distance you'll go
- A registered, insured vehicle
- Whatever license, registration or appointment the state or your county requires for serving papers
- Process servers attach their driver's license, registration, auto insurance and a background check from the past 12 months when applying, and their license to serve if the area requires one
- For court runners (filing and records only): a driver's license, auto insurance and a background check from the past 12 months, attached when you apply
New York notary commission
The New York commission at a glance
Notaries in the state are commissioned by the New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. Exam first, then a $60 online application. No seal required; a signature stamp is.
Who can apply in New York
- You are at least 18.
- You live in the state you have an office or place of business in the state.
- You are of good moral character, have the equivalent of a common school education, and are familiar with a notary's duties (Executive Law §130).
- You answer the application's questions about criminal convictions and about any license denied, suspended or revoked. A conviction is not an automatic bar; the Secretary of State decides under Correction Law Article 23-A.
- You pass the state exam. The state-admitted attorneys and certain Unified Court System court clerks are exempt.
Source: Become a Notary Public; Notary Public License Law.
The New York sequence, from study to filing
- Study the booklet
- Sit the exam
- Complete the oath
- Apply on NY Business Express
- Wait for the filing
- Set up before your first act
Source: Notary written exam information; Become a Notary Public.
What New York charges
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Written exam | $15 Per attempt. Check, money order, Visa or MasterCard. |
| Commission application | $60 Nonrefundable. Paid by card on NY Business Express. |
| Renewal | $60 Every four years. |
| Electronic notary registration | $60 Optional. Only if you will notarize electronically. |
| Seal or embosser | Not required New York does not require a seal. A stamp for the signature block is the usual way to print it. |
So the state's share for a first-time traditional commission is $75: the exam plus the application. The stamp, record book and any insurance come from vendors at their own prices.
Source: Become a Notary Public (fees); Notary Public License Law.
Term: Four-year term and renewal
A New York appointment lasts four years (Executive Law §130). Renewal costs the same $60 as the first application.
Source: Notary Public License Law.
Our full guide to a New York notary commission
Certificate wording: notarial certificate wording by state, from the official sources.
General information from official the state sources, checked November 2026. Not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. MCC Solutions is not affiliated with the State of the state.
Serving papers in New York
Before you serve papers in New York
Process server rules vary by state, and sometimes by county or city. Some places license or register process servers, some require a court appointment, and some have no separate requirement. You must meet the state's rules for any papers you serve, and we ask about it when you apply. The state's court rules and official court website are the place to confirm what applies. We can't give legal advice.
One example from the official pages: in small claims cases (Small Claims Part (NYC Civil Court; City Courts; District Courts; Town and Village Justice Courts)), service is described like this: “Clerk mails notice by first-class and certified mail; deemed served if regular mail not returned within 21 days (30 days for consumer transactions/commercial claims).” Other kinds of cases have their own service rules.
Source: NY Courts: A Guide to Small Claims & Commercial Small Claims in City, Town & Village Courts (updated Aug 2024); NYC Civil Court: Instructions for Filing (Small Claims/Commercial Claims); NYC Civil Court: Fees.
New York contractor questions
Do I need a New York notary commission?
For notary and loan signing jobs in the state, yes: a commission from the New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services with at least 60 days left and E&O insurance of at least $100,000; loan signings also need a current NNA certification. Court runs and serves don't need a commission.
Do I need a license to serve papers in New York?
That depends on where you serve. Check New York's court rules and any county or city requirement before you accept a serve. This is not legal advice.
How much work is there in New York?
There is no guarantee of jobs. Offers come only when a client request falls inside your radius.
Am I an employee?
No. This is independent contractor work. You decide which jobs to accept, and you can make a counter-offer on any of them.
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