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Alternate income opportunity: Mobile Exam Proctors

Mobile Exam Proctor

Updated 3-14-24. Though the mortgage market is sluggish, there’s a growing field with work potential for Notaries seeking to supplement their primary careers and make extra money — proctoring exams for online students.

Many educational institutions are expanding their curriculum to allow students to take classes and study online. But when it comes to taking tests, it’s still essential to have a physical proctor present to ensure students don’t cheat, said Andrew Davis, program manager for SmarterProctoring, an educational service that helps online school programs locate qualified proctors for their tests.

Davis said that when a student takes tests for an online course, typically the student is required to take the test outside the home — at a library, business or anywhere outside the residence with an Internet connection. To ensure academic integrity, a mobile proctor is typically assigned to meet the student at the testing location. Notaries are well-qualified to serve as proctors.

Though proctoring does not require a Notary commission, many Notaries are background checked, whether through the commissioning process as in California or individually as part of working as a signing agent — and a background check is the key qualification for a proctor. “A background check lets the school know the Notary is a model citizen. The student knows the Notary is trustworthy and can be comfortable,” Davis said.

The typical fee for proctoring an exam is $25-30 per hour. Availability of assignments varies, but can range from 10-20 exams per semester, according to Davis. “I don’t think people will give up their other work for proctoring, but depending on the Notary, it can be a nice way to earn supplemental income,” he said.

David Thun is the Editorial Manager at the National Notary Association.

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MARIA ELISA SARRAFF

02 Feb 2015

I WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP TO BE A PROCTOR. I AM A NOTARY PUBLIC AND I AM VERY INTERESTED IN EDUCATION AREA.

haynesm56@bellsouth.net

17 Mar 2015

I WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP TO BE A PROCTOR. I AM A NOTARY PUBLIC AND I AM VERY INTERESTED IN EDUCATION AREA

JEANNE DAVIS

29 Mar 2015

I WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP TO BE A PROCTOR.

KELLY

13 Apr 2015

I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO BECOME A PROCTOR

David Boyd

27 Apr 2015

I'll like to sign as a proctor

Tina Heathington

11 May 2015

I would like to sign up to be a Proctor. I am Signing Agent, Notary, background checked

Cynthia Duncanson

19 May 2015

I would like to sign up to be a Proctor.

National Notary Association

19 May 2015

Hello. If you're interested in becoming a proctor, we suggest contacting local educational institutions in your area that offer online courses/exams to see if they need proctoring services. Good luck!

Lorraine vanella

24 May 2015

I am interested in becoming a proctor in the education system in Florida.

Deborah Arzaluz

01 Jun 2015

I am interested in become a proctor, I live in California.

Freida

04 Jun 2015

I'm interested in becoming a proctor, In GA.

Maria Barraza

09 Jun 2015

I'm interested in becoming a Proctor. I live in Brea California

Carol Walton

12 Jun 2015

I would very much like to be A Proctor here in the Louisville, Ky area. I am a Notary Public.

Maria Barraza

17 Jun 2015

I'm interested in becoming a Proctor. I live in Brea California

Barbara McKee

24 Aug 2015

I am very iinterested and would to sign up.

Malliga

14 Sep 2015

I would like to sign up to be a proctor

National Notary Association

14 Sep 2015

Hello. If you're interested in becoming a proctor, we suggest contacting local educational institutions in your area that offer online courses/exams to see if they need proctoring services. Good luck!

Jaspal S Chowdhury

11 Jan 2016

I would like to join as a proctor.

SHARON BURNS

14 Mar 2016

I am a notary public and retired teacher living in southwest VA. I would like to become a testing proctor.

Tonja Simmons

01 Apr 2016

I am very much interested in becoming a proctor,

National Notary Association

04 Apr 2016

Hi Tonja. You can contact local educational institutions to find out if they have proctoring positions available and what qualifications are required.

Carol Sholl

13 Apr 2016

I am interested in becoming a proctor in New York, Long Island.

Brenda Louard

27 Apr 2016

Thanks for the information on this interesting venture, I signed up.

Patrick Archuleta

08 Jun 2016

I would like to proctor in NE Florida, Duval, Baker, Clay, St Johns, Putman counties

Rachel Hamidi

29 Jul 2016

Where and how do I sign up to be a part time proctor? i currenrly do proctoring for the state bar exam twice a yer

National Notary Association

01 Aug 2016

Hello. If you're interested in becoming a proctor, we suggest contacting local educational institutions in your area that offer online courses/exams to see if they need proctoring services. Good luck!

Tanya Carter

09 Aug 2016

I would like to become an exam proctor. Please contact me for details on becoming a proctor. Thank you.

National Notary Association

09 Aug 2016

Hello. If you're interested in becoming a proctor, we suggest contacting local educational institutions in your area that offer online courses/exams to see if they need proctoring services. Good luck!

RT Stokes

19 Aug 2016

Please offer more information about how to become a proctor. In addition to contacting educational institutions, what steps can we take to becoming an exam protor?

National Notary Association

22 Aug 2016

Hello. Your best course would be to speak to educational institutions you wish to work with and ask if they have any specific additional requirements for proctors they hire.

williamslynn760@gmail.com

03 Sep 2016

There is a $50 per month fee to be a proctor with them.

Alaha Williams

20 Feb 2017

I would like to sign up to be a proctor I am a licensed Notary.

National Notary Association

28 Feb 2017

Hello. We recommend that you contact schools in your area to ask if there are any proctoring positions available.

Judy Ruskus

26 Feb 2017

I live in Contra Costa County, CA and am a Notary Public. I am interested in becoming a proctor at Los Medanos Junior College or at Mt. Diablo Junior College.

National Notary Association

28 Feb 2017

Hello. If you are interested in working as a proctor at a local school, we recommend contacting that school directly to find out if proctoring positions are available.

David James Boyce Jr

06 Mar 2017

Can this proctoring be done at the local library?

National Notary Association

07 Mar 2017

Hello. We would suggest contacting local adult schools or educational institutions in your area to find out if proctoring positions are available and if the school has a preference on proctoring locations.

LATRELL D CARROLL

05 Jul 2017

I WILL CONTACT THE SCHOOLS TO SEE IF THEY ARE IN THE NEED OF PROCTORS.

Lisafusion@gmail.com

26 Aug 2017

I would like to become an exam proctor. Please contact me for details on becoming a proctor. Thank you in advance.

National Notary Association

30 Aug 2017

Hello. If you're interested in becoming a proctor, we suggest contacting local educational institutions in your area that offer online courses/exams to see if they need proctoring services. Good luck!

Tara Latimer

12 Sep 2017

I would love to become a proctor I am a Small business service's are Notary Public and Certificate Loan Signing Agent

Jon Hennings

07 Dec 2017

I am interested if this is available in my area.

Mary R. Lewis

16 Jan 2018

I would like to be a proctor. I am a mobile notary public.I also have a teaching background.

Sean

29 Apr 2018

I am interested in any available opportunities in the Charlotte, NC area

Julian S Boswell

09 Jul 2018

I would like to be a proctor. I am a mobile notary/certifed loan signing agent in Charleston, South Carolina

vicki stephens

07 Aug 2018

I would like to be a proctor, Im also a notary in FL

Carolyn Jones

13 Dec 2018

I WOULD LIKE TO BE A PROCTOR IN MY AREA.I AM A NOTARY IN ALABAMA

Rebecca Furrh

11 Jan 2019

I am 55 y/o, I need something to supplement my income I am educated and would enjoy this.

Tiffany

04 Feb 2019

Do they have a dirctory of locations and whether there are fees to join the proctor registry.

Clara Narain

26 Apr 2019

I would like to be a proctor in NY

kentemergencynotary@gmail.com

28 Jun 2019

I am interested in proctoring in my area - Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA. Please contact me.

Dee Nash

16 Sep 2019

I live in the Orlando area and would like to expand my business to include proctoring. Can you please send me information on how to register?

Aaron King

09 Jan 2020

I am interested in becoming a proctor, can you send me the information on how to register?

Althea Burks

14 Jan 2020

I am interested as becoming a proctor can you send me the information to sign up .

seritawalker30@gmail.com

06 Mar 2020

I'm a Notary Public in New Orleans interested in being a Proctor. I also have a location with 4 computers for students to come to me. When I try to register above, the page is not uploading. Please advise.

National Notary Association

12 Mar 2020

Hello. SmarterProctering's website is https://smarterproctoring.zendesk.com/hc/en-us.

Rebecca.bfs@gmail.com

17 May 2020

How does one become a proctor, where do we go to find these positions.?

Patrice D Perkins-Pratt

12 Sep 2020

Very excited about possibilities of becoming a Mobile Exam Proctor!

Verdell Simon-Tatum

18 Sep 2020

I am a Notary and a Certiificated K-8 teacher and I would like to be a proctor.

donna@mrsams.com

06 Dec 2020

I am a notary and also commissioned as a remote online notary and I would like to become a remote proctor

frances-parrales@outlook.com

15 Feb 2021

I am a Bilingual Professional with-Background in Academics, English/Spanish Interpreter, Notary and Signing agent, I would like to become a remote proctor.

propeur37@gmail.com

21 Feb 2021

How does one become a proctor in Illinois?

National Notary Association

25 Feb 2021

Hello. Hello. If you're interested in becoming a proctor, we suggest contacting local educational institutions in your area that offer online courses/exams to see if they need proctoring services. However, please be aware that opportunities may be limited at this time due to COVID-19 lockdowns.

Donna Volavka

05 Mar 2021

I would like to find out about being a proctor.

Monica Carter

12 Mar 2021

I would like to become an exam proctor. I am a commissioned in/near Charleston, SC

Deborah Cole

17 Mar 2021

I would like information for becoming a proctor

Doreen Trevino

19 Jul 2021

I would like to become an exam proctor. I am commissioned in/near Deer Park, Texas (Houston, Pasadena, La Porte & Channelview are cities nearby). I am in process of also becoming a Mobile Notary Signing Agent. I am bilingual in Spanish.

OvettaJoi Jordan

05 Aug 2021

I am very interested and available immediately. Thank you for your consideration.

Anthony Graves

12 Oct 2021

I am interested in becoming an Exam Proctor. I’m a commissioned Notary and Mobile Notary Signing Agent. I live in Pasadena CA, and have very flexible availability.

rregis901@gmail.com

16 Oct 2021

I am interested in becoming an exam Proctor. I am a commissioned Notary and Mobile Signing Agent in the State of Florida (Miami). Please if you can send me more information. Thank you.

Meloudis Brown

01 Nov 2021

I am interested in becoming an exam Proctor. I am a commissioned Notary and Mobile Signing Agent in the State of Florida (Temple Terrace). Please if you can send me more information on how to signup/register. Thank you so much!!

Doingitall4youllc@gmail.com

06 Jan 2022

I am interested in becoming an Exam Proctor. I’m a commissioned Notary and Mobile Notary Signing Agent. I live in Warner Robins, GA, and have very flexible availability. Please send more information on how to sign up. Thank you

National Notary Association

10 Jan 2022

Hello and thanks for your interest. All information available is in the article above.

avannu@yahoo.com

08 Jan 2022

I am a Notary. I would like to be a proctor.

Yolondia Valeria Carter

31 May 2022

I would like to become a proctor

Darlene Cole Bates

18 Jul 2022

I am very interested in becoming a Proctor. Please contact me with more information.

Corey Logan

19 Jul 2022

I would like to become a proctor

Chantal

21 Jul 2022

I'm a certified Notary public I'm interested in proctor job

Laventrice Newsime

07 Aug 2022

I would like to sign up to be a proctor.

sojwanya Harris

11 Aug 2022

I would like to become a proctor

Garthen Leslie

02 Sep 2022

I would like to become a proctor. I have administered n-person and online exams for IBM employees and I have taken Insurance exams done computer based exams.

Arlene Dey-Nassy

02 Sep 2022

How do I become a proctor?

Chrisma

14 Nov 2022

I am a Notary Public in SC and I am interested in becoming a Proctor in my area. Can you provide some recommendations on where to apply? Also, why are some sites requiring company Names? Do we have to have a business license to fulfil the position?

Dina Perez

22 Nov 2022

I’m interested in becoming a Proctor.

Poornima

28 Nov 2022

Interested in doing

feliciadennisnotaryboss@gmail.com

10 Dec 2022

Is this program, still available? And do you also offer Execostar as well?

National Notary Association

13 Dec 2022

Hello. Mobile exam proctoring services are not offered through the NNA. You would need to contact educational facilities in your area to ask if they are looking for Notaries to serve as exam proctors.

Regina Sifuentes

31 May 2023

I would like to become a proctor for ALL tests including online exams.

MaryAnn

24 Jun 2023

I have been a notary for 26 years between New York and now Florida, I am very interested in becoming a test proctor, I am in the Miami-Dade area

Ciara Thompson

07 Jul 2023

Looking to become an online proctor.

Terreal Pierre

30 Sep 2023

I'm interested in being a proctor

Grant Jones

16 Oct 2023

I WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP AS A PROCTOR. I AM A NOTARY PUBLIC, AND I AM INTERESTED IN THE EDUCATION AREA.

NORMA V SEGOVIA

06 Dec 2023

I would love to be a proctor. I am a Notary Public and I am interested in the education area. I can start asap!!

D Cole

18 Dec 2023

Interested. Located in the AV.

Deborah Imani

26 Jan 2024

I live in Atlanta, Georgia and would like to expand my business to include proctoring. Can you please send me information on how to register? I am a Signing Agent, Notary and I'm background checked.

National Notary Association

29 Jan 2024

Hello. We're sorry, but all the information we have available is included in the article.

progobackoffice@gmail.com

21 Mar 2024

Thanks For Sharing! I'm Going to Start Offering Services in My Area!

TRACI WARD

22 Mar 2024

i would like to be a proctor in Los Angeles, CA

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