| Rule Number: |
24-E07 |
| Title: |
Emergency Administrative Rules for Notaries Public and Electronic and Remote Notarization. |
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Type:
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Emergency |
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Status:
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Adopted |
| Agency: |
Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
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| Legal Authority: |
3 V.S.A. § 801(b)(11), and 26 V.S.A. § 5323 |
| Summary:
| These Emergency Rules allow an individual to satisfy the "personal appearance" requirement for the performance of notarial acts by appearing through a secure communication link using specific protocols and standards. They also allow notarization of electronic records by notaries public holding a special commission endorsement. |
| Persons Affected:
| State agencies, the judiciary, Town Clerks, social service agencies, hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities, law enforcement, notaries public, real estate professionals, banks, mortgage companies, attorneys (including those in elder care, estate planning, and real estate), and the public. |
| Economic Impact:
| These Emergency Rules have allowed notarial acts to continue in the face of a public health crisis and have facilitated the continuance of essential transactions and commerce. Adopting these Emergency Rules again will continue to facilitate and protect our economy and the public health while OPR adopts rules implementing Act 171. Adopting these Emergency Rules will also facilitate the modernization of business and governance in Vermont. |
| Posting date: |
Aug 31,2024 |
| Information for Contact # 1 |
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Level:
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Primary
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| Name: |
Emily Tredeau |
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Agency:
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Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
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| Address: |
89 Main Street, 3rd Floor |
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| City: |
Montpelier |
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| State: |
VT |
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| Zip: |
05620-3602 |
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| Telephone: |
802-828-1505 |
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Email: |
emily.b.tredeau@vermont.gov
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| Website Address: |
https://sos.vermont.gov/notaries-public/statutes-rules-resources/
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| Information for Contact # 2 |
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Level:
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Secondary
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| Name: |
Gina Hruban |
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Agency:
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Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
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| Address: |
89 Main Street, 3rd Floor |
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| City: |
Montpelier |
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| State: |
VT |
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| Zip: |
05620-3602 |
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| Telephone: |
802-828-1505 |
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Email: |
gina.hruban@vermont.gov
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