Register now for updated Notary Public Training. Three “live” Zoom webinar dates and links are below (for both VBA Members and non-members).
Certificates for non-members will be emailed within 1-2 business days. VBA Members will find their certificates in their VBA CLE Tracking portal.
October 9, 2024 – 11am – 12:15pm
October 31, 2024 – 11am – 12:15pm
November 14, 2024 – 11am – 12:15pm
Vermont notary commissions will expire at the end of January 2025. The Office of Professional Regulation of the Secretary of State’s Office has mandated that for non-attorney notaries who are not otherwise exempt, a minimum of one hour of relevant continuing education must be completed and documented prior to re-commissioning. See the Administrative Rules here.
If you are unsure whether you are required to complete the continuing education requirement, please contact the Secretary of State’s Office.
The Vermont Bar Association has developed a 1.25 hour training that will be offered live via Zoom webinar on three occasions: Oct. 9 from 11AM to 12:15 PM, Oct. 31 from 11 AM to 12:15 PM, and Nov. 14th also from 11AM – 12:15PM.
The program is designed to meet this continuing education requirement. It will be recorded and made available shortly after the final live presentation in the digital library on the VBA website. The OPR has confirmed that the program will meet the CE requirement, whether it was taken live or is viewed later online.
Attorneys are required to keep their notary commissions current but are not required to meet the CE requirement. Therefore, this training is optional for attorneys. If you are an attorney and decide to take the training, however, it will count for 1.25 CLE credits. It is also approved and certified to qualify for Rule 12(a)(1) & Rule 15(c) of the Vermont Rules of Admission for new Vermont lawyers.
The training will be conducted by Jim Knapp, Esq., co-chair of the VBA’s Property Law Section. Jim is a popular and experienced presenter. The course is offered for $35 to all takers, with no requirement for VBA membership.
OPR is requiring notaries to maintain records of their CE certificates of completion. If you are already a VBA member, upon completion of the program, a certificate will be available in your VBA website account portal. If you are not a VBA member, a certificate will be emailed to you within three days of your completion of the course. See the VBA website for more information.
Here’s a link to register for any of the three program dates. A link to the programs and registration steps can also be found on the VBA CLE calendar each of the days of live presentations. Questions? Contact info@vtbar.org.