Authority to refuse to perform notarial act
26 V.S.A. § 5372
in effect5372. Authority to refuse to perform notarial act
(a) A notary public may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notary public is not satisfied that:
(1) the individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or
(2) the individual’s signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.
(b) A notary public may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter.
Added 2017, No. 160 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. July 1, 2019.
Source: Vermont General Assembly (legislature.vermont.gov)URL: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/26/103/05372Fetched: 10/21/2026
