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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Seal (VT): practice questions

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Question 1 · Vermont

Within what time must the Office be notified that a Vermont notary's physical stamp was lost or stolen?

  1. Within 10 business days
  2. Within 48 hours of discovery
  3. Within 30 days of discovery
  4. At the next renewal
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B. Within 48 hours of discovery — Rule 5-3(d); 26 V.S.A. § 5370(b) (promptly).

Question 2 · Vermont

Is a Vermont notary required to use a physical official stamp?

  1. Yes, an ink stamp is always required
  2. Yes, but only on real estate records
  3. Yes, an embosser is always required
  4. No, the certificate may be printed or typed
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D. No, the certificate may be printed or typed — Rule 5-3.

Question 3 · Vermont

A notary's stamp shows a commission expiration date and the commission is renewed. What must the notary do?

  1. Keep using it until it wears out
  2. Cross out the old date by hand
  3. Replace it or stop using a physical stamp
  4. Return it to the Office for updating
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C. Replace it or stop using a physical stamp — Rule 5-3(b)(iii)(D).

Question 4 · Vermont

Which item may NOT appear on a Vermont notary's physical official stamp?

  1. The Vermont State Seal
  2. The word "Vermont"
  3. The title "Notary Public"
  4. The commission number
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A. The Vermont State Seal — Rule 5-3(b)(iii)(A)-(B).

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