About Laura
Laura Rathmell is a Pennsylvania-commissioned notary public and certified loan signing agent serving Allegheny and Butler Counties, including the North Hills. Before founding Rathmell Notary Services, Laura spent seventeen years in real estate across three states, most recently as a licensed Realtor with Northwood Realty Services/Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Wexford. That background means she understands closing documents from the inside — not just how to notarize them, but why every page matters to the people signing them. Laura is a Certified Loan Signing Agent through both Notary2Pro and the NNA, approved for Pennsylvania e-notarizations and remote online notarizations, and carries a $100,000 errors and omissions policy for her clients' peace of mind. Whether it's a purchase closing, a refinance, or a reverse mortgage signing, she brings the same careful, unhurried attention to every appointment — checking every page, confirming every detail, and making sure nothing gets rushed. Beyond loan signings, Laura also specializes in bedside and hospital notarizations, drawing on her current experience as a caregiver to bring genuine patience and compassion to signings that happen during difficult moments. Her work has earned recognition including Pittsburgh Magazine's Best of the Burgh (2022 and 2023) and Whirl Magazine's Top 150 Women in Business. When she's not on the road for a signing, Laura is building Rathmell Notary Services around a simple idea: that a notary appointment should feel calm, professional, and personal — never transactional.
Services Offered
RON Platforms
Service Areas
Professional Details
Additional Availability
Mon–Sat 9 AM – 6 PM | Late night and some holidays
Languages
English
Certifications
NSA Certified, Background Checked, E&O Insured, NNA Certified Signing Agent, Certified Loan Signing Agent, RON Certified
Location
Pittsburgh, PA