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When should I recheck vs retake AgentProof?

Recheck when you only need a fresher Last checked date on the same certificate. Retake (full new assessment with a new invite) when you want a new level, a new certificate ID, or a new verify URL. Recheck takes about 3 minutes and never moves level. A weak recheck changes nothing; wait 24 hours. Retake creates a new /v/{id}.

Recheck how-to: How to recheck an AgentProof certificate. Retake how-to: Can I retake an AgentProof assessment?. Last checked meaning: What does Last checked mean on AgentProof verify?.

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Side-by-side

	Recheck	Retake (full assessment)
Time	About 3 minutes	About 15 minutes, all in chat
What you do	One live task from results	Full assessment with a new invite
What changes	On a pass: Last checked only	New certificate ID and new `/v/{id}`
Level	Never moves up or down	New earned level on the new certificate
Old verify URL	Same URL	Unchanged unless you hide it
Weak result	Nothing changes; wait 24 hours	N/A (full run earns a new certificate result)

Timing of a full run: How long does an AgentProof assessment take?. Expiration: Does an AgentProof certificate expire?.

Choose recheck when

You want a fresher Last checked date for a manager, client, or hiring ask
You want to confirm you can still pass a live task with tools you use today
Your company asks for a recent check (their cadence, not an AgentProof expiration)

On a pass, Last checked updates on the same certificate and URL. Level and earned date stay the same. What viewers see: how verify works.

Choose retake when

You want a higher level (recheck will not raise it)
You want a new certificate and verify URL after more practice
You want a fresh assessment matched to a new role or different live-task focus

Prep: How to prepare for an AgentProof assessment. Levels: levels glossary. Scoring: How scoring works.

What happens to the old certificate after a retake

The old verify URL stays unchanged unless you hide it from results
Hide how-to: How to hide or revoke your AgentProof verify link
Viewers who open the old link still see that older result; the new invite creates a separate /v/{id}

Credential overview: What is an AI skills certificate?. Share: How to share your AgentProof verify link.

Quick answers

When should I recheck?
When you only need a fresher Last checked date on the same certificate. About 3 minutes. Level never moves.

When should I retake?
When you want a new level, a new certificate ID, or a new verify URL. That needs a full assessment with a new invite.

Does recheck raise my level?
No. Level never moves up or down on recheck.

What if my recheck is weak?
Nothing on the verify page changes. Wait 24 hours before you try again.

Do I get a new URL when I recheck?
No. A pass keeps the same URL. A new URL only comes from a full assessment with a new invite.

Does my certificate expire if I never recheck?
No. Recheck is optional. See Does an AgentProof certificate expire?.

More in the AgentProof FAQ. Background: What is AI readiness?

Recheck or retake when you are ready

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