A couple of important things about the new Notary Act:
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How to renew: If you have not renewed yet, now is a good time to do so. Here is the link:
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New Commission Expiration date: 1/31/2021
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Effective Date: Once you have renewed, you are active and can use your new license. Otherwise, your existing commission expires this February 10.
4.
Notary Stamp: While not statutorily required, the chances of messing up increase exponentially if you don’t use a stamp. So, please – do yourself and others a favor - use a stamp!
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Format: Your notary stamp should look like this. Use Commission number on the stamp even though your license says Credential number. Also, your Commission number is only the LAST 7 digits of your Credential number. For example, my Credential Number is 157.0000773. On my stamp I will use: “Commission #: 0000773”.
Andrew D. Mikell, Esq.
Notary Public State of Vermont
Commission Expires: 1/31/2021
Commission #: 0000773
6.
Education and Training: None required for attorneys. None required for non-attorneys until renewal in 2021.
Please call Andy Mikell or Liz Smith @ 800.649.3366 with any questions.
