VT Notary Notary Fees and Ethics

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a Vermont notary may charge per notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$10 per notarial act

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$5 per notarial act

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$25 per notarial act

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$15 per notarial act

Question 2

May a Vermont notary charge a travel fee in addition to the per-act fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a reasonable travel fee may be charged if disclosed in advance

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No, only the per-act fee is allowed

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Yes, but only for travel over 50 miles

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No, all notarial services must be free

Question 3

A Vermont notary is employed by a bank. Must the bank allow the notary to charge customers for notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

No, the employer may require the notary to perform acts free of charge for customers

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Yes, the notary must always collect the statutory fee

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No, bank employees may not serve as notaries

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Yes, but the bank must keep all fees collected

Question 4

Which ethical obligation prohibits a Vermont notary from notarizing a document in which they have a direct financial interest?

Accepted Answer

The prohibition on notarizing documents in which the notary is a named party or has a financial interest

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The prohibition on charging more than the maximum fee

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The requirement to maintain a journal

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The requirement to use an official seal

Question 5

A Vermont notary refuses to notarize a document because of the signer's race. This is:

Accepted Answer

A violation of law and notary ethics

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Allowed if the notary has a valid reason

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Permitted as a matter of professional discretion

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Only a violation if the signer files a complaint

Question 6

Is a Vermont notary allowed to advertise notarial services in a foreign language without a disclaimer?

Accepted Answer

No, they must include a disclaimer that they are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice

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Yes, foreign language advertising has no additional requirements

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No, all notary advertising must be in English

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Yes, as long as the notary speaks that language