Vermont notary public
Exam requiredWhat it takes to become a notary public in Vermont, from the state's official commissioning authority.
- Written exam
- Exam required
- Administered by
- Vermont Secretary of State / Office of Professional Regulation (state-administered, open-book jurisprudence exam)
- Commission term
- 2 years
- Surety bond
- none
- Notes
- Fixed biennial commission expiring January 31 of odd years (unusual short, calendar-fixed cycle rather than issuance-date-based). Vermont does not require a surety bond (E&O insurance recommended but optional). Jurisprudence exam required for applications on/after 2/1/2021.
Some Vermont details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commissioning authority before you rely on them.
Preparing to be a Vermont notary
Vermont requires a written exam, and PrepTempo's Notary course covers the notarial concepts it tests — notarial acts, identifying signers, journals and seals, and unauthorized practice of law. Study your Vermont statute on top of the core.
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Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Vermont commissioning authority. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state authority or the National Notary Association.