If you run a notary office, translation agency, or a multiservice center, you probably know the feeling: you want more revenue, but hiring new people is expensive, renting extra space is a headache, and risky investments aren’t really your thing. The good news? You’re already sitting on an opportunity. Your clients come to you with paperwork, payments, certifications — all you need is one more service to offer them.
Let us show you how one bronze-level IDA agent in the US — a small, no-frills multiservice shop — turned IDA documents into a quiet but reliable income stream without changing anything about how they operate.
Who is this bronze-level agent?
They’re a local multiservice business in Kentucky. Nothing fancy — just a neighborhood spot where people come to handle everyday stuff:
- money transfers
- check cashing
- mobile phone top-ups
- bill payments
- ticket sales and similar community services
Think of them as the place you go when you need five different things done and don’t want to drive all over town. At some point, they added International Driving Permits from IDA to that mix — and it just clicked.
Here’s what we see from our side:
- Registered with IDA: July 2019
- Agent ID: 19
- Current discount tier: 40%
- Documents issued: 264
- Order frequency: not high, but remarkably consistent — a textbook “slow and steady” revenue stream
Why notary, translation and multiservice offices are a perfect fit
Take a step back and look at what these types of offices already do every day:
- They handle identification documents and sensitive personal data — it’s routine.
- They prepare, translate, or notarize official paperwork of all kinds.
- Their clients are often dealing with immigration, international travel, jobs abroad, studying overseas — exactly the people who need driving documents.
- Clients already trust them. There’s no “who are these people?” barrier — the relationship is already there.
So when you add IDA documents to this setup, you’re not reinventing the wheel:
- no new marketing needed — clients are already walking through the door,
- no trust-building from scratch — they already hand you their passports,
- no extra office space or equipment — documents are prepared on demand,
- it’s literally one more line on your price list.
For a notary, translation office, or multiservice center, this is about as close to a zero-friction upsell as it gets.
The results: 264 documents, slow but steady extra income
Between July 2019 and December 2025, Agent #19 issued 264 IDA documents.
Let’s be clear — this isn’t someone who runs ad campaigns or pushes the service hard. Their approach is much simpler:
- A client mentions travel, work abroad, or renting a car overseas — they offer the IDA document on the spot.
- It fits naturally into the flow of services they already provide.
- They treat it as a long-term side income, not a core business line.
And that’s exactly the point:
Even at modest volumes, the additional revenue adds up — and the service makes clients see you as a true “one-stop shop” for everything document-related.
Bronze-level economics: how the discount works
Every IDA agent gets a wholesale discount that grows as they issue more documents. Here’s the full scale:
- 15% — 1st order
- 30% — orders 2–10
- 33% — orders 11–30
- 35% — orders 31–50
- 37% — orders 51–100
- 40% — orders 101–300
- 43% — orders 301–500
- 47% — orders 501–1,000
- 50% — from order 1,001 onward
With 264 documents under their belt, our Kentucky agent sits in the 40% discount tier (101–300 orders).
In real numbers: if the average base price of a document is $60, a 40% discount brings the agent’s cost down to $36 per document. Everything above that — whatever they charge the end client — is their margin.
How much can a bronze-level agent earn? (Scenario examples)
We don’t share individual agents’ resale prices — that’s their business. But we can run through a few realistic scenarios to give you a sense of what’s possible.
With 264 documents at a cost of $36 each:
- Conservative markup: +$30 per document
- Resale price: $66
- Profit per document: $30
- Total profit over 264 sales: $7,920
- Moderate markup: +$50 per document
- Resale price: $86
- Profit per document: $50
- Total profit over 264 sales: $13,200
- Aggressive markup: +$70 per document
- Resale price: $106
- Profit per document: $70
- Total profit over 264 sales: $18,480
Keep in mind — this is a small office that doesn’t depend on IDA as a main product. Even in the most conservative scenario, that’s almost $8,000 of extra money that essentially fell into their lap. And because this income is spread across several years, it’s predictable — no spikes, no crashes, just a steady drip.
A few things worth noting:
- Your markup will depend on local pricing, competition, and how you position the service.
- Working with price-sensitive clients? Go with a lower markup and let volume do the work.
- If you offer specialized services like certified translation or immigration support, you can charge more — clients expect to pay a premium when trust and speed matter.
How IDA documents fit into a multiservice / notary workflow
The beauty of this service is that it slots right into what you’re already doing. Here’s what it looks like in practice:
- Spot the need
- A client mentions an upcoming trip, a car rental abroad, relocation, or seasonal work in another country. That’s your cue.
- Make the offer
- Let them know you can help them get an IDA document — recognized in many countries, makes renting a car and driving abroad much simpler.
- Collect the data
- You’re already gathering IDs, handling translations, notarizing papers. One more form is hardly extra effort.
- Submit through the IDA dashboard
- Log into your agent panel, fill in the application, done.
- Deliver the document
- Digital or printed — whatever works best for your client.
That’s it. You earn extra income, and your client walks away thinking: “This place handles everything.” Translations, notarizations, international driving documents — one visit, all done.
Why this model works so well for notary, translation and multiservice offices
Let’s spell it out — what makes this such a good fit?
- You already have a constant stream of clients who need help with documents. You’re not starting from zero.
- People already see you as their go-to person for bureaucratic headaches. They trust you.
- Your typical client base — immigrants, travelers, international students, cross-border workers — overlaps almost perfectly with who needs driving documents abroad.
- IDA pairs naturally with certified translations, notarizations, immigration forms, and consular paperwork. It’s not a stretch — it’s a complement.
Bottom line: IDA becomes one more profitable building block in your existing service menu — no reinvention required.
How to start your own IDA agent journey
If you run any of the following:
- a notary office,
- a translation agency,
- a tax & multiservice center,
- an immigration consulting office, or
- really any community service point that deals with documents and IDs,
…you can get started as an IDA agent with almost no friction.
Here’s what you get right away:
- access to a dedicated agent dashboard,
- growing discount tiers — the more you sell, the better your margin,
- the option to combine manual orders and referrals,
- full transparency — every order and payout tracked in one place.
Ready to try it? Register here: https://idaoffice.org/agent/register/
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FAQ: Extra Revenue for Notary, Translation and Multiservice Offices
How can a notary or translation office earn extra revenue without changing its main business?
By offering IDA documents as an add-on service. You keep doing what you’ve always done — but now there’s one more thing you can help your clients with, and it happens to be something many of them actually need.
Is this only for big offices or networks?
Not at all. The agent we profiled here is a single storefront in Kentucky — and they’ve issued 264 documents over the years. No staff expansion, no second location.
Do I need to invest in marketing to make this work?
Most agents don’t. The easiest starting point is to simply mention IDA documents to clients you already serve — the ones who come in for notary, translation, or other document services. That alone can be enough.
How much can a small office realistically earn?
It depends on your volume and markup, but the range goes from a few thousand dollars to well over ten thousand across several years. Even at low, steady volumes, the money adds up — and it’s income you wouldn’t have had otherwise.
Does this require special legal status?
No. You continue operating as an independent business. You simply act as an agent/reseller for IDA documents, working within the framework of your existing local laws. If anything feels unclear, it’s always worth checking with a local legal or tax advisor.
Published December 07, 2025 • 7m to read
