In-Person Paper Notarizations
Am I required by law to maintain a notary journal in Vermont?
No, a notary public in the State of Vermont is not required to maintain a notary journal. However, if remote online notarizations are legal in the State of Vermont and the notary public is performing online notarizations, they may want to check any specific guidelines surrounding record keeping for remote online notarizations.
Recommended best practices for notary journals
Although the State of Vermont does not require a notary public to complete a notary journal by law under most circumstances,
the following pieces of information are considered “best practice” to collect in a notary journal
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Date and time of each notarial act
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A description of the document and type of notarial act (e.g., Deed of trust, Acknowledgment)
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The printed full name, signature and address of each person for whom a notarial act is performed.
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A description of the identification document, its serial or identification number and its date of issuance or expiration
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The fee charged for the notarial service
It is important to remember that these “best practices” are just recommendations, and that a notary can include more or less information as long as they remain compliant with their State code.
Remote Online Notarizations
Is Remote Online Notarization (RON) approved in the State of Vermont?
No, notaries in the State of Vermont are not authorized to perform remote online notarizations.
“Does Vermont allow electronic or remote notarization's at this time? – Vermont law prohibits remote online notarization and electronic notarization until the Secretary of State has adopted rules and prescribed standards for these practices. 26 V.S.A. Sec. 5323. The Secretary of State has not yet adopted such rules. In turn, remote online notarization and electronic notarization are not yet permitted in the State of Vermont. Please continue to visit our website, https://sos.vermont.gov/notaries-public/, for updates on the Notary Public Rules” (website, “Notary FAQs”)
Reference Links
Helpful resources for Vermont Notaries
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Vermont Notary FAQs
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Vermont Notary Statutes
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“A Notary’s Guide to Completing Journal Entries”
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