Can we talk about Coast to Coast making signing agents wait 45 days to get paid?

We pay for paper, toner, gas, and travel upfront. We’re expected to arrive on time, get the documents signed correctly, and return everything promptly. But when it’s time to pay us, suddenly waiting 45 days is acceptable?

My expenses don’t wait 45 days. We’re small business owners, and that money matters. It’s frustrating having to cover the costs immediately while waiting over a month to get paid for completed work.

And before someone says, “Just don’t accept the assignment,” that doesn’t mean we can’t question the terms. Expecting timely payment for our work is reasonable.

Anyone else frustrated with this? Do they at least consistently pay within those 45 days? Are you still taking their assignments?

So far this year, I made $60k purely on notary and signings... I know if I got paid in cash, I don't have to report it but I get a lot of Notary Zelle, Stripe payments for Signings, and A LOT of RON's. I get about 3-6 a day. Has anyone experienced that kind of revenue as a notary and did their taxes? How would that look?