VT Notary Notarial Acts and Certificates 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of an apostille in relation to Vermont notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

To authenticate the notary's signature for use in foreign countries

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To translate documents into another language

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To replace the notarial seal

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To certify a copy of a vital record

Question 2

In Vermont, who may issue an apostille for a notarized document?

Accepted Answer

The Vermont Secretary of State

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The Vermont Supreme Court

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The county clerk

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The Vermont Governor

Question 3

A Vermont notary performs a verification on oath or affirmation when:

Accepted Answer

A person swears or affirms to the truthfulness of a statement in a document

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A person signs a contract voluntarily

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A copy is certified as true

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A signature is witnessed without an oath

Question 4

Which notarial certificate wording indicates that the signer personally appeared and acknowledged their signature?

Accepted Answer

'Acknowledged before me'

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'Sworn to and subscribed before me'

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'Certified to be a true copy'

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'Attested and witnessed by me'

Question 5

What distinguishes a jurat certificate from an acknowledgment certificate in Vermont?

Accepted Answer

A jurat includes language about swearing or affirming; an acknowledgment does not

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A jurat requires a seal; an acknowledgment does not

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An acknowledgment requires an oath; a jurat does not

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They are identical under Vermont law

Question 6

Can a Vermont notary certify a vital record (birth, death, marriage certificate) as a true copy?

Accepted Answer

No, vital records may only be certified by the issuing government agency

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Yes, notaries may certify any original document

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Yes, but only with written permission from the Secretary of State

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No, notaries cannot certify any copies at all