Vermont Promissory Note
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Vermont Legal Requirements
Key VT statutes and obligations that apply to your promissory note.
Requirements
- Must identify the parties, principal amount, interest rate, repayment terms, and maturity date
- Vermont's maximum legal interest rate is 12% per annum absent a written agreement specifying a different rate (9 V.S.A. § 41a)
- If secured by Vermont real property, a mortgage deed must accompany the note and be recorded in the town land records
Restrictions & Limits
- Consumer credit transactions are governed by the Vermont Consumer Protection Act (9 V.S.A. § 2451 et seq.) and federal truth-in-lending requirements
- Usurious interest rates in consumer transactions may be subject to civil penalties under Vermont Consumer Protection law
- Prepayment penalties and late charges must be clearly disclosed in the note to be enforceable
Official Statute References
Primary Vermont statutes governing this document type.
Vermont Promissory Note FAQ
Common questions about promissory notes under Vermont law.
What is Vermont's legal interest rate for promissory notes?
Vermont's default legal interest rate is 12% per annum under 9 V.S.A. § 41a. Parties to a written agreement may contract for a different rate, subject to consumer protection limits for consumer transactions.
Does a Vermont promissory note need to be notarized?
Notarization is not required for an unsecured note. For notes secured by Vermont real property, the accompanying mortgage deed must be acknowledged before a notary and recorded with the town clerk in the relevant Vermont municipality.
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