Notary fees in Vermont
No general state-set maximum: notaries set their own fee, within any rule shown below.
| Notarial act | Fee rule |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | No statutory maximum |
| Jurat | No statutory maximum |
| Oath / affirmation | No statutory maximum |
| Copy certification | No statutory maximum |
Informational reference only, not legal advice. Notary fee laws change, and states differ in how fees apply (per act, per signature, or per certificate). Last reviewed July 2026. Always confirm current rules with your state's commissioning authority before setting your fees.
Key rules at a glance
Fees set by
statute (26 V.S.A. Chapter 103, Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; no fee cap set)
Remote online notarization
Permitted: Permanent RON authorized since July 1, 2022, but requires a Special Commission Endorsement from the Office of Professional Regulation ($30 endorsement application fee); no separate statutory per-act RON fee cap.
Travel fees
Not addressed / no statutory cap, notary sets own travel fee
Worth knowing: One of the states with no statutory maximum notarial fee at all; commissions run on a fixed cycle (expiring January 31 of odd-numbered years) rather than a flat term from issuance, so actual term can be under 2 years depending on commissioning date.
How notary fees work in Vermont
Vermont does not set a general maximum dollar fee for notarial acts, so the amount is up to you, within any reasonableness or disclosure rule noted in the fee-setting box above. There is no minimum either: many notaries charge less, or waive fees for certain documents. What you may charge for ancillary services (travel, printing, scheduling) is dealt with separately: see the travel-fee rule above, and tell the signer about any extra charges in advance.
If you work as a loan signing agent, note that the signing-service fee you receive for a loan package is compensation for the appointment as a whole (travel, printing, handling). The notarial-act portion within it has no general state cap here. Keeping those two amounts separate in your records still matters, because in many situations they are treated differently for tax purposes. That split is exactly what a purpose-built record-keeping system handles for you.
Sources
This page is general information about Vermont notary fee rules, last reviewed July 2026. It is not legal, tax or accounting advice. Verify current requirements with the state's commissioning authority.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum notary fee in Vermont?
Vermont does not set a general statutory maximum fee for most notarial acts. Notaries in Vermont may set their own fee for acknowledgments, jurats and oaths, subject to any disclosure or reasonableness requirement shown below.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in Vermont?
Not addressed / no statutory cap, notary sets own travel fee.
Where does this Vermont notary fee information come from?
Vermont's fee-setting basis: statute (26 V.S.A. Chapter 103, Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; no fee cap set). See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).