VT Notary Notary Journal and Record Keeping

Question 1

Is a Vermont notary required to maintain a notary journal?

Accepted Answer

It is strongly recommended but not mandatory for traditional notarizations

Answer

Yes, it is strictly required by Vermont law

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No, journals are prohibited in Vermont

Answer

Only required for notaries who work for law firms

Question 2

For Vermont remote online notarizations, which record must the notary retain?

Accepted Answer

An audio-video recording of the entire RON session

Answer

Only the signed document

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A handwritten journal entry

Answer

The signer's credit report

Question 3

What information should a Vermont notary ideally record in a journal entry?

Accepted Answer

Date, type of act, description of document, signer's name and address, and ID used

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Only the notary's commission number

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The document's full text

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The signer's date of birth only

Question 4

How long should a Vermont notary retain their journal records according to best practices?

Accepted Answer

At least 10 years

Answer

1 year

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Until the commission expires

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30 days

Question 5

If a Vermont notary loses their journal, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State

Answer

Ignore it since journals are not required

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File a police report only

Answer

Replace it and continue without reporting

Question 6

Can a Vermont notary allow a member of the public to inspect their notary journal?

Accepted Answer

No, the journal is the notary's private record and not a public document

Answer

Yes, anyone may review it upon request

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Only attorneys may inspect it

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Only if a court order is presented