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Key Facts: Vermont Notary Exam

2 years

Commission term, expiring January 31 of odd-numbered years

26 V.S.A. Chapter 103; Vermont OPR Notary FAQs

$30

Notary commission application fee (no surety bond required)

Vermont OPR Notary FAQs / Jurisprudence Exam materials

Open-book exam

First-time applicants must pass with no more than six incorrect answers

Vermont State Jurisprudence Exam directions (OPR)

No fee cap

Vermont sets no statutory maximum fee per notarial act

26 V.S.A. Chapter 103 (no fee schedule)

10 years

Required retention of the audiovisual recording for remote notarization

26 V.S.A. Sec. 5379

Stamp optional

An official stamp is not required; the Vermont State Seal is prohibited on stamps

Vermont OPR Stamps & Certificates; 26 V.S.A. Sec. 5369

Vermont commissions notaries for a two-year term that expires January 31 of odd-numbered years, through the Secretary of State's Office of Professional Regulation. The application fee is $30, no surety bond is required, and there is no statutory cap on the fee a notary may charge per act. First-time applicants must pass an open-book jurisprudence exam (no more than six wrong), and an official stamp is optional so long as all required certificate information is printed and the notary signs every certificate.

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1Which Vermont office appoints and commissions notaries public and administers the commissioning process?
A.Each county probate judge
B.The Lieutenant Governor
C.The Secretary of State, through the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR)
D.The town clerk where the applicant resides
Explanation: Since the 2018 RULONA-based reforms, the Vermont Secretary of State appoints notaries public, and the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) administers commissioning, renewals, and the electronic database of notaries. Town and county clerks no longer process notary commissions.
2How long is a Vermont notary public commission term?
A.One year
B.Five years
C.Four years
D.Two years
Explanation: Under 26 V.S.A. Chapter 103, a Vermont notary commission runs on a fixed two-year cycle. Commissions expire January 31 of odd-numbered years, and notaries must renew in January of odd years to continue performing notarial acts.
3What is the minimum age to become a notary public in Vermont?
A.18 years old
B.16 years old
C.21 years old
D.25 years old
Explanation: To be commissioned in Vermont, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident, and a Vermont resident or have a place of employment or practice in the state (26 V.S.A. Sec. 5341).
4Which of the following satisfies Vermont's residency/connection requirement for a notary applicant?
A.Being a Vermont resident OR having a place of employment or practice in Vermont
B.Living anywhere in New England
C.Owning real property in Vermont
D.Having a Vermont driver's license only
Explanation: An applicant must be a resident of Vermont OR have a place of employment or practice in Vermont (26 V.S.A. Sec. 5341). Someone who lives and works only in another state cannot obtain a Vermont commission.
5Does Vermont require first-time notary applicants to pass an examination?
A.No exam is ever required in Vermont
B.Yes - applicants on or after February 1, 2021 must pass an open-book jurisprudence exam on notary statutes, rules, and ethics
C.Yes - a proctored national notary exam is required
D.Only applicants who are attorneys must take an exam
Explanation: Initial applicants submitting on or after February 1, 2021 must pass an open-book examination based on Vermont's notary statutes, rules, and ethics. This makes Vermont one of the few states with a mandatory notary exam, though it is open-book.
6The Vermont notary jurisprudence exam is best described as:
A.A closed-book, timed exam with a 70% passing standard
B.An open-book exam where you may not receive more than six incorrect answers
C.An oral interview with an OPR examiner
D.A handwriting and signature sample test
Explanation: Vermont's notary exam is open-book; the official directions state that a candidate who receives more than six incorrect answers must retake the exam. Candidates upload only the answer sheet with their online application.
7What is the initial application fee for a Vermont notary public commission (for a non-exempt applicant)?
A.$15.00
B.$20.00
C.$30.00
D.$50.00
Explanation: The initial application fee for a Vermont notary public commission is $30.00, paid online by debit/credit card or ACH when submitting the application through OPR. The jurisprudence exam study materials confirm this figure.
8Does Vermont require a notary public to obtain a surety bond?
A.Yes - a $10,000 surety bond is required
B.Yes - a $5,000 surety bond is required
C.No - Vermont does not require a notary surety bond
D.Only remote online notaries must post a bond
Explanation: Vermont does not require a surety bond to obtain or renew a notary commission. However, a notary is personally liable for damages from negligence, errors, or omissions, so errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance is encouraged but not mandatory.
9Is errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance mandatory for Vermont notaries?
A.No, but it is encouraged because notaries are personally liable for negligent errors or omissions
B.Yes, it is required by statute
C.Only for notaries who charge fees
D.Only for attorneys who are notaries
Explanation: E&O insurance is optional in Vermont. Because a notary is personally liable to any person for damages resulting from the notary's negligence, errors, or omissions, OPR encourages notaries to consider an E&O policy as protection against unintentional mistakes.
10Does Vermont law set a statutory maximum fee that a notary public may charge per notarial act?
A.Yes - $2 per act
B.Yes - $5 per act
C.Yes - $10 per act
D.No - Vermont does not cap per-act notary fees; notaries set their own reasonable fees
Explanation: Vermont's notary statute (26 V.S.A. Chapter 103) does not prescribe a maximum per-act fee. Vermont notaries may set their own fees, unlike states such as California or Florida that impose statutory caps.

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