26 V.S.A. § 5372: Authority to refuse to perform notarial act

(a) A notary public may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notary public is not satisfied that:

(1) the individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or

(2) the individual’s signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.

(b) A notary public may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter.