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Key Facts: Vermont Notary Exam
2 years
Commission term, expiring January 31 of odd-numbered years
Notaries Public Administrative Rules Part 4-7; Vermont OPR Notary FAQs (checked 2026-10-19)
$30
Notary commission application fee (no surety bond required)
26 V.S.A. Sec. 5324; Vermont OPR fee schedule (checked 2026-10-19)
30 questions
Open-book jurisprudence exam for first-time applicants; more than six incorrect answers requires a retake
OPR Notaries Public Jurisprudence Examination #1, May 2026 (checked 2026-10-19)
No fee cap
Vermont sets no statutory maximum fee per notarial act
26 V.S.A. Chapter 103 (no fee schedule for notarial acts; checked 2026-10-19)
7 years
Required retention of the audiovisual recording for remote notarization
Notaries Public Administrative Rules Part 8-2(f), effective February 26, 2025 (checked 2026-10-19)
Stamp optional
An official stamp is not required; the Vermont State Seal is prohibited on stamps
Vermont OPR Notary FAQs; 26 V.S.A. Sec. 5369 (checked 2026-10-19)
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.
Sample Vermont Notary Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the Vermont Notary exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 200+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Which Vermont office appoints and commissions notaries public and administers the commissioning process?
2How long is a Vermont notary public commission term?
3What is the minimum age to become a notary public in Vermont?
4Which of the following satisfies Vermont's residency/connection requirement for a notary applicant?
5Does Vermont require first-time notary applicants to pass an examination?
6The Vermont notary jurisprudence exam is best described as:
7What is the initial application fee for a Vermont notary public commission (for a non-exempt applicant)?
8Does Vermont require a notary public to obtain a surety bond?
9Is errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance mandatory for Vermont notaries?
10Does Vermont law set a statutory maximum fee that a notary public may charge per notarial act?
About the Vermont Notary Exam
The Vermont Notary Public Commission is issued by the Secretary of State through the Office of Professional Regulation under 26 V.S.A. Chapter 103, Vermont's version of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA). First-time applicants must pass an open-book jurisprudence exam, and commissions run on a fixed two-year cycle.
Exam sponsor: Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
30 questions
Time Limit
No time limit stated (open-book, self-administered jurisprudence exam)
Passing Score
No more than six incorrect on the open-book jurisprudence exam
Exam / Certification Fees
$30 application fee (optional $30 special endorsement for electronic and remote notarial acts)
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Qualifications & Commissioning
Eligibility, OPR online application, $30 fee, Oath of Office, the open-book jurisprudence exam, two-year term, renewal deadlines, and continuing education.
Authorized Notarial Acts & Certificate Wording
Acknowledgments versus jurats, oaths and affirmations, signature attestation, copy certification, protest, and Vermont short-form certificates under 26 V.S.A. Sec. 5368.
Identification & Personal Appearance
Personal appearance, personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of identity, acceptable IDs, credible witnesses, capacity, and voluntariness.
Seal, Stamp & Recordkeeping
Optional stamp and its required elements, mandatory notary signature, State Seal prohibition, device security, and the absence of a mandatory journal.
Remote & Electronic Notarization
Special endorsement, communication technology, registered providers, and the 7-year audiovisual recording retention under Rule 8-2(f).
Prohibited Acts, UPL & Discipline
Unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, refusal of service, grounds for discipline, reporting duties, and OPR enforcement.
Preparing for the Vermont Notary Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No more than six incorrect on the open-book jurisprudence exam
- Exam length: 30 questions
- Time limit: No time limit stated (open-book, self-administered jurisprudence exam)
- Exam / certification fees: $30 application fee (optional $30 special endorsement for electronic and remote notarial acts) Official sources
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Vermont Notary: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a Vermont notary commission, and when does it expire?
Vermont notary commissions run on a fixed two-year cycle and expire on January 31 of odd-numbered years. Notaries must renew in January of odd years through the Office of Professional Regulation to keep performing notarial acts.
Does Vermont require a notary exam?
Yes. Since February 1, 2021, first-time applicants must pass a 30-question open-book jurisprudence exam on notary statutes, rules, and ethics. It is completed with the online application; an applicant with more than six incorrect answers must retake it. Only the answer sheet is uploaded with the OPR application. Vermont-licensed attorneys and listed judiciary-related employees are exempt.
Is a surety bond required to be a Vermont notary?
No. Vermont does not require a surety bond to obtain or renew a notary commission. Notaries are personally liable for damages from their negligence, errors, or omissions, so errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance is encouraged but optional.
How much can a Vermont notary charge per notarial act?
Vermont law (26 V.S.A. Chapter 103) does not set a maximum per-act fee. Notaries may set their own reasonable fees or perform acts for free. The state application fee for the commission itself is $30.
Does Vermont allow remote online notarization (RON)?
Yes, for notaries who hold a special commission endorsement ($30) and use communication technology and identity proofing that meet the Office's rules under 26 V.S.A. Sec. 5379. Providers must be registered with the Secretary of State, and the audiovisual recording must be retained for at least seven years under the Notaries Public Administrative Rules.
Is a stamp or journal required in Vermont?
An official stamp is optional, but if not used the notary must clearly print or type all required certificate information, and every certificate must be signed by the notary. A journal is not required for in-person acts (though recommended); RON acts require retaining an audiovisual recording.