State requirements · Vermont
Vermont Will Requirements
Every state sets its own rules for executing a valid will. This is the 2026 reference for Vermont — witnesses, notarization, and whether handwritten (holographic) wills are accepted — plus how to prepare a Vermont-compliant draft by voice with VoiceWill.
Witnesses
3
Notary
Optional
Holographic
Not accepted
How a will is signed in Vermont
THREE witnesses required.
What to include in your Vermont will
- Executor (and an alternate) authorized under Vermont probate
- Guardian for minor children
- Specific bequests and residuary clause
- Self-proving affidavit (recommended) signed before a notary
- 3 adult witnesses present at signing, not beneficiaries
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