Is my signing date the same as my closing date?

No, the signing date is not the same as the closing date.

The signing date is the day that you meet with a Notary and sign loan documents (if you are a buyer), the Deed, and any other legal documents needed to transfer title of a property.

The closing date is the actual day that the Deed is recorded with the County and title transfers. This usually occurs a day or two after the signing date and is the date the keys are exchanged.