After the appointment is confirmed, the signing agent meets the signer with the printed or electronic package. Identification is reviewed. The agent moves through the documents in order, requesting signatures, initials, and dates where marked.
Notarial pages are completed last or as they appear, depending on the set. The agent quality-checks the package for missed dates or initials. Scanbacks, if requested and available, are sent after the appointment. The original package is returned as instructed.
Time varies with package size, number of signers, and questions. The agent cannot change loan terms or interpret the contract.