How to Become an Online Notary in Vermont

Effective March 25, 2020, Vermont Notaries have the option to conduct remote online notarizations (RONs) if they adhere to the guidelines established by the Secretary of State. To become a remote Notary in Vermont, you should follow these steps:

Obtain or apply for a commission as a conventional Notary Public.
Select videoconferencing software that aligns with the state’s criteria.
Stay informed about the approval of RONs by regularly visiting the Vermont Secretary of State’s website for updates.

Once you’re authorized to perform RON in Vermont and approved with your platform, you can start performing Remote Online Notarizations. Be sure to stay current with all your state’s local Online Notary laws!

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What are the requirements to become a Notary in Vermont?

Certain fundamental qualifications must be met by individuals aspiring to become a Notary in Vermont. All applicants are required to:

Be at least 18 years of age.
Hold U.S. citizenship or permanent legal resident status.
Reside in Vermont or work as an employee in the state.
Not possess any disqualifications under the law.

For further details, consult the Vermont Notary Handbook or the Vermont SoS Website.

How to Become a Traditional Notary in Vermont (Get your Notary Commission)

Individuals aspiring to become a Notary in Vermont are required to navigate through the following streamlined process

Confirm that you meet Vermont’s eligibility criteria (see details below).
Register an account on the Office of Professional Regulation’s (OPR) website.
Complete the Oath of Office form and have it notarized.
Fill out the online application.
Upload your notarized oath and submit the $30 application fee.
Successfully pass the VT Notary exam
Await an email notification regarding your application status or any additional information required by the OPR.
Access your commission through your OPR website account.
Consider obtaining a Notary stamp and journal (recommended but not obligatory).
Explore the option of securing E&O insurance to minimize financial risk (recommended but not obligatory).

Once you have completed all these steps and obtained your commission you are ready to start performing notarial acts as a commissioned notary in Vermont.

For any confusion in the process, we recommend joining the BlueNotary Mastermind Facebook Group full of notaries from each state who have been through the exact state processes and can help guide you along the way.

Updated on: 04/07/2024