Time to do a little notary math. The first day is not typical at all. It was a great day. Over all quite easy, but I was still tired by the end of the day. The 2nd day was very nice. All the people were just the sweetest. I completely enjoyed the pace for yesterday. But the fees earned are not enough. Thankfully, I get just enough good days from time to time to save my finances, at least to keep my head above water.
Day 1 (Exceptional Day – Very Rare)
Schedule
7:30 AM – Started printing
9:00 AM – RON signing (0 miles)
10:00 AM – In-person signing (42 miles)
1:30 PM – In-person signing (36 miles)
2:30 PM – In-person signing (38 miles)
4:30 PM – In-person signing (59 miles)
Home by 6:00 PM
Total time worked: 10.5 hours
Mileage
Total miles driven: 175
Expenses
Gas, vehicle wear & tear: $126.87
Printing: $4.10
Miscellaneous expenses ($5 × 5 signings): $25.00
Total expenses
$126.87 + $4.10 + $25.00 = $156.97
Fees Earned
$65
$105
$85
$115
$110
Total fees: $480.00
Net earnings
$480.00 − $156.97 = $323.03
Hourly earnings
$323.03 ÷ 10.5 hours = $30.76 per hour
Conclusion: An excellent day—but a very rare one.
Day 2 (More Typical Day)
Mileage
72 miles
60 miles
62 miles
Total miles: 194
Fees Earned
$95
$95
$100
Total fees: $290.00
Expenses
Gas, vehicle wear & tear: $140.65
Printing: $21.70
Miscellaneous expenses ($5 × 3 signings): $15.00
Total expenses
$140.65 + $21.70 + $15.00 = $177.35
Net earnings
$290.00 − $177.35 = $112.65
Time worked
Assuming approximately 3 hours per signing × 3 signings = 9 hours
Hourly earnings
$112.65 ÷ 9 hours = $12.52 per hour (rounded)
Combined Results (Both Days)
Total net earnings
Day 1: $323.03
Day 2: $112.65
Combined net: $435.68
Total hours worked
Day 1: 10.5 hours
Day 2: 9 hours
Combined total: 19.5 hours
Average hourly earnings
$435.68 ÷ 19.5 = $22.34 per hour