Hardware and System Requirements for Notaries – Proof Help Center
The Proof Help Center specifies that notaries need a personal computer (Windows 10+, Mac OS X Leopard+, or Chromebook) with at least 4GB RAM and Intel Core i5, internet with ping under 30ms and minimum 5mBit upload/20mB download speeds, the latest Google Chrome browser with cookies enabled and no ad blockers, a 19-inch monitor with at least 1366x768 resolution (two recommended), a microphone, speakers, and a webcam with minimum 780p resolution, while optional peripherals include a sound-reducing headset, mouse, keyboard, and printer.
Required Items
- 1.Personal computer
- Windows 10 or newer, Mac OS X Leopard or newer, or Google Chromebook
- 4GB RAM minimum
- Intel Core i5 or better
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- 2.Internet access
- Ping: Less than 30ms
- Upload: 5mBit
- Download: 20mB
- 3.Web browser
- Proof must be used with the latest version of Google Chrome with cookies enabled.
- Ad-blocking software is strongly discouraged.
- 4.19-inch monitor
- At least one required, with a screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 px.
- Two monitors are strongly recommended to efficiently balance the platform and Proof resources.
- 5.Microphone and speakers
- 6.Webcam
- A minimum resolution of 780p is required to provide notarization services that comply with applicable notary law.
Optional Peripherals
- Sound-reducing headset with microphone
- Mouse and keyboard
- Printer (if you want to print copies of electronic records)
Summary Checklist
- PC running Windows 10+, Mac OS X Leopard+, or Chromebook with 4GB RAM and Intel Core i5 or better.
- Internet with ping <30ms, 5mBit upload, 20mB download.
- Latest version of Google Chrome with cookies enabled and no ad blockers.
- 19-inch monitor at 1366×768px minimum resolution (two monitors recommended).
- Microphone, speakers, and a webcam with at least 780p resolution.
Still unsure? Contact Proof Support for help.