Searching for Notaries by Location¶
NotaryDash finds available notaries near your signing location and shows driving time and distance so you can make a fast, informed assignment decision.
How Notary Search Works¶
The search is based on the signing address — the location where the appointment will take place. NotaryDash matches that address against a database of 280,000+ notaries and returns results ranked by proximity.
Each result in the list shows:
- Notary name
- Distance from the signing address
- Estimated driving time
- Verified credential indicators
- Rating and completed signing history
[Screenshot: Notary search results list showing distance and drive time columns]
Running a Search¶
- Open the order you're working on and navigate to the notary assignment section.
- Enter or confirm the signing address. Use the exact street address where the signing will happen — not your office address or a general area.
- Click Search (or equivalent button). Results load with the closest notaries at the top.
- Review the results list. Use distance and drive time to judge feasibility for your appointment window.
[Screenshot: Search input field with address entered]
Filtering and Sorting Results¶
You can narrow results to find the right notary faster:
- Sort by distance — shows notaries closest to the signing address first
- Sort by rating — surfaces highest-rated notaries
- Filter by credentials — limit results to notaries with specific verified credentials (E&O, NNA Certification, Background Check, etc.)
[Screenshot: Filter and sort controls above search results]
Viewing a Notary's Full Profile¶
Before assigning, you can review a notary's complete profile:
- Click the notary's name in the search results.
- The profile opens and shows their credentials, verification status, rating history, completed signing count, and any notes.
- Use this to confirm the notary meets your requirements before sending an invitation.
[Screenshot: Notary profile view showing credential badges and rating]
Tips for Better Results¶
- Use the actual signing address. The search is distance-based from the signing location. Using your office or a placeholder address will return incorrect results and may cause you to assign a notary who is actually far from the signer.
- Search early. For same-day or short-notice orders, searching and assigning as early as possible gives notaries more time to accept.
- Check drive time, not just distance. A notary 8 miles away in heavy traffic may have a 45-minute drive time, while one 12 miles away via freeway may be 20 minutes.
- Review credentials before assigning. The results list shows credential indicators, but the full profile gives you the detail on what's been verified and when.