26 V.S.A. § 5321: Secretary of State’s Office duties

The Office shall:

(1) provide general information to applicants for commissioning as a notary public;

(2) administer fees as provided under section 5324 of this chapter;

(3) explain appeal procedures to notaries public and applicants and explain complaint procedures to the public; and

(4) receive applications for commissioning, review applications, and grant and renew commissions when appropriate under this chapter.