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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Vermont

Vermont authorizes notarial acts for remotely located individuals under 26 V.S.A. 5379, effective July 1, 2022.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Vermont at a glance

Remote online notarization
Yes
A notary needs a special endorsement for electronic and remote notarial acts.
RON law and effective date
26 V.S.A. 5379, effective July 1, 2022
Added by 2021, No. 171 (Adj. Sess.).

Sources

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The rules in Vermont

Is remote online notarization allowed in Vermont?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Vermont: yes. A notary needs a special endorsement for electronic and remote notarial acts.

Which law authorizes remote online notarization in Vermont, and when did it take effect?

RON law and effective date in Vermont: 26 V.S.A. 5379, effective July 1, 2022. Added by 2021, No. 171 (Adj. Sess.).

Where do the Vermont notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from 26 V.S.A. 5379 and 26 V.S.A. 5324. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

A notary needs a special endorsement from the Office of Professional Regulation to perform electronic and remote notarial acts; the endorsement fee is $30.

What this means in practice

A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.

Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.

A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.