Notary Journal
Notaries can download either a certified or non-certified copy of their Notary Journal, with detailed instructions available in the referenced article.
Export Your Notary Journal
Audience: All Notaries
You can download a certified or non-certified copy of your Notary Journal. For more detailed instructions, refer to the article linked above.
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Export Your Notary Journal – Proof Help Center
The Proof Help Center explains how to export your notary journal, which logs all notarial acts with multiple entries per transaction if needed, by downloading either certified or non-certified PDF copies of specific or entire journal entries through your account, with certified copies requiring completion of a Journal Copy Request Details form and confirmation of legal entitlement before receiving the export link via email.
Proof Release Notes: May 4, 2026 (DEPLOY-1308)
The May 4, 2026 Proof release (DEPLOY-1308) introduces expanded and standardized risk signals in Defend for all users, enhanced multi-select capabilities in the document editor for business-related roles, a redesigned identity profile view with verified IAL2 badges for Pro+ and Premium plans, and updated Arizona Remote Online Notarization compliance that includes capturing signer ID numbers and retaining audiovisual recordings for seven years.
Notary User Supplement
The Notary User Supplement, effective September 27, 2024, outlines that Notary Users providing notarizations via the Platform operate as independent contractors authorized only if duly commissioned and compliant with jurisdictional laws, must adhere to Proof’s policies to ensure legal compliance and platform integrity, and maintain accurate profiles and required compliance documentation.
Acceptable Use Supplement
The Acceptable Use Supplement, effective June 19, 2026, governs users of Proof's identity verification and fraud-prevention services by clarifying that users are solely responsible for interpreting risk scores and fraud indicators, prohibits use of the services for Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) purposes or as consumer reports since Proof is not a Consumer Reporting Agency, and replaces the prior Defend Supplement within the Proof agreement framework.
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Proof General Terms
The Proof General Terms, last updated June 19, 2026, govern all Users accessing the Platform—including Subscribers, End Users, Participants, Notary Users, and Verification Portal Users—requiring acceptance via agreement and mandating individual arbitration instead of jury trials or class actions, with detailed definitions and remedies outlined in the document.