Proof Academy Assessments Overview
The Proof Academy Assessments guide details two 20-question multiple-choice tests—Notary Skills Assessment (state law knowledge) and Proof Platform Certification (platform features)—required or recommended based on notary capacity, with an 80% passing score, unlimited attempts, and preparation advice emphasizing review of state-specific notarial laws and educational materials.
Audience: All notaries
This guide walks you through accessing and completing Proof Academy assessments, understanding your results, and retaking assessments if needed.
About the Assessments
Proof Academy's assessments are designed to evaluate your knowledge of state notarial laws, regulations, and the Proof platform. There are two assessments:
- Notary Skills Assessment — Assesses your knowledge as a notary and is a prerequisite to accessing Proof platform training courses.
- Proof Platform Certification Assessment — Covers Proof platform features and functionality. Complete this after your training to earn your Proof Platform Certificate.
Each assessment consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. To pass, you must score 80% or higher. You have unlimited attempts.
Assessment Overview
- Length: 20 questions
- Type: Multiple-choice
- Passing Score: 80% or higher
- Attempts: Unlimited
Assessments Required by Notary Capacity
- On-demand Notaries (ODN): Notary Skills Assessment (Required), Platform Certification (Required)
- Notary-Sourced Transactions (NST): Notary Skills Assessment (Required), Platform Certification (Required)
- In-house Notaries (IHN) in Montana and Wisconsin: Notary Skills Assessment (Not required), Platform Certification (Required)
- In-house Notaries (IHN): Notary Skills Assessment (Not required), Platform Certification (Recommended)
Prepare for the Notary Skills Assessment
The Notary Skills Assessment has two versions:
- For notaries in NST states: covers general notary knowledge.
- For notaries in ODN states: includes state-specific regulations.
Both assessments draw from guidance by the National Notary Association and Help Center articles outlining state guidelines.
It is strongly recommended to thoroughly review all educational materials provided by your commissioning state's office before taking the assessment.
Before the Assessment
- Make sure your internet connection is strong and reliable. A hard-wired connection is ideal if possible.
- Use Google Chrome as your browser — it's the preferred browser for completing the assessment.
- Set aside enough uninterrupted time to complete all 20 questions in one sitting.
During the Assessment
- You cannot navigate between questions, so make sure you're confident in your answer before moving on.
- If you exit mid-attempt, your current question will be locked. When you come back, you will continue where you left off.
After the Assessment
- Your score will appear on the reporting page at the end of the assessment.
- Once you've successfully completed the training and assessments, you can view and download your certificate, copy a direct link to it, or share it on LinkedIn.
Retake the Assessment
If you don't pass on the first try, you have unlimited attempts. You can retake the assessment immediately, or take some time to study and come back when you're ready. Click Take Again underneath your score to start a new attempt.
Summary Checklist
- Use Google Chrome and ensure a strong, reliable internet connection.
- Complete all 20 questions in one sitting without navigating away.
- Score 80% or higher to pass. If you don't pass, click Take Again to retry.
- After passing, download your certificate or share it on LinkedIn.
Still unsure? For help with your Proof Academy account, contact Proof Support.
Related
Create an In-House Notary Account – Proof Help Center
The guide details the step-by-step process for In-House Notaries to create a Proof platform account, including obtaining state authorization for online notarizations, submitting required documents like a paper commission and digital certificate, completing training and assessments, and following account setup procedures such as receiving organizational invitations and enabling multi-factor authentication.
Notary-Sourced Transactions (NST) Overview – Proof Help Center
The Notary-Sourced Transactions (NST) Overview from Proof Help Center explains that properly commissioned notaries in specified states can use Proof's platform to independently run their Remote Online Notarization (RON) business—managing clients, setting fees, and utilizing features like secure digital certificates, multi-factor authentication, session recordings, flexible billing, and training resources—all while ensuring compliance with state-specific requirements.
On-Demand Notary Overview
The Proof platform enables On-Demand Notaries (ODNs) in Florida, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia who have completed National Notary Association (NNA) training and background checks, hold NSA certification, and possess at least $25,000 in Errors and Omissions insurance, all verified and uploaded through their Proof notary profile before they can accept on-demand notarization requests.
Create a Notary-Sourced Transaction Account – Proof Help Center
This guide details the step-by-step process for Notary-Sourced Transaction (NST) notaries to create and verify a new profile on the Proof platform, including obtaining online notarization authorization, submitting required documents such as commission and E&O policy, completing training and assessments, and setting up multi-factor authentication to become an active notary on the platform.
Notary Profile Success and Troubleshooting – Proof Help Center
The article explains that notary profile activation on Proof is delayed primarily due to incomplete onboarding steps—such as submitting personal info, commission, NNA ID, E&O, signature, seal, training, identity verification, and digital certificate—and waiting for state RON approval, with the Network Community Operations team reviewing completed profiles within 1–2 business days to ensure compliance before activation.
Notary Capacities Overview
Proof supports three notary capacities—On-Demand Notary (ODN), Notary-Sourced Transaction (NST), and In-House Notary (IHN)—each with distinct setup processes and transaction scopes, where ODNs serve the Notarize Network's on-demand queue in select states, NSTs operate independently for their own clients, and IHNs work within organizations with permissions set by admins, all requiring review and approval before activation.