Maximum notary fees in Vermont
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| 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 sets the maximum a notary public may charge for each notarial act. The table above shows those caps. Charging above the maximum is a compliance violation, but there is no minimum: many notaries charge less, or waive fees for certain documents. What you may charge for ancillary services (travel, printing, scheduling) is governed separately: see the travel-fee rule above, and always disclose extra charges to the signer 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 is still subject to the per-act caps shown here. Keeping those two amounts separate in your records 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).