What Do I Need to Sign My Will in Vermont?

Vermont does not require notarization for a will to be valid14 V.S.A. § 5Verified Oct 19, 2026View source. The notary's usual role in Vermont is the optional self-proving affidavit: a notarized statement signed with the will that lets it enter probate without locating the witnesses.

Vermont allows remote online notarization (RON) for wills26 V.S.A. § 5379Verified Sep 10, 2026View source, a secure video session with an approved online notary. The state also accepts an out-of-state RON26 V.S.A. § 5379Verified Sep 10, 2026View source.

To execute a will in Vermont: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Wet signature required; the notarization step may still be remote

Yes. Vermont has not adopted the Uniform Probate Code, but its probate code accepts a will that was valid under the law of the place it was signed. The practical wrinkle is the self-proving affidavit: a foreign will without one forces the witnesses to be located and either appear or sign declarations, and re-executing on a Vermont form, or adding a Vermont affidavit, removes that step. The Vermont document portability tool carries the recognition rule by document type.