Is a ?P2PE Assessor? required for a merchant?s PCI DSS assessment if the merchant uses a Council-listed P2PE solution?
No, merchants using PCI-listed P2PE solutions are not required to engage a P2PE assessor [that is, a QSA (P2PE) or PA-QSA (P2PE)] for their PCI DSS assessments.
Merchants should contact their acquirer (merchant bank) or payment brand(s) directly to understand their PCI DSS validation requirements. See FAQ 1142 for information regarding contacting the payment brands.
Merchants wishing to engage a QSA for their PCI DSS review can find a list of QSAs on the PCI Council website - https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/approved_companies_providers/qsa_companies.php