Vermont § 5855 - Oaths and acknowledgments by members of the U.S

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§ 5855. Oaths and acknowledgments by members of the U.S

  • . Armed Forces Whenever an oath of office, oath to an affidavit, deposition, or other written instrument
    or an acknowledgment of a deed, lease, conveyance, release, or other written instrument
    is required for use in or in connection with any matter pending in this State, such
    oaths may be taken before any officer of the U.S. Armed Forces of the rank of captain
    or rank superior thereto of the Army or equivalent rank in the other branches of service
    or by a person authorized by law where such oath or acknowledgment is to be taken
    to administer oaths and the officer or person who administers such oath or takes such
    acknowledgment shall state such fact thereunder over his or her signature and rank
    or title.

Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5855 cover?

Section 5855 ("Oaths and acknowledgments by members of the U.S") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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